that claimed on the label. The products of some of the firms have improved somewhat, while the products of others are worse than they were two years ago. On the whole, it seems that many of the linns still sell these products with¬ out being greatly concerned as to their composition. But one firm, whose product contains nearly two-thirds (%) of the amount of phenol claimed, the II. K. Mulford Co., appears to have considered the past report. The trade package now bears the following legend: "The amount of phenol in this tablet on account of its volatile nature is approximate." It would seem then, that, of the three alternatives suggested, the one ascribing this discrepancy to negligence must be dis¬ carded and the profession must decide whether it is to be attributed to incompetence or dishonesty.EDITORIAL Note:-The Undings of the Association chemists are not. creditable lo the pharmaceutical manufacturers con¬ cerned. The question asked is a serious one. Regarding at least most of the firms the charge of incompetence would hardly hold, since they employ chemists who are men of standing and nie known to be entirely competent to control
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