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DISINFESTATION OF PREMISES
The new insecticides have provided a ready and easily appplied
remedy for vermin and pest infestation of premises,and
occupiers are advised and instructed in their use by the Inspectors.
The department assists in the more difficult cases either
by spraying or fumigation.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous
substances and the Act contains important provisions.
During the year the number of applications granted for
entry of names on the list of persons entitled to sell poisons
under Part 2 of the Act was 17. In addition, 292 applications
were made for the retention of names on the list for a further
period of 12 months. 8 infringements of the Act were found.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926
12 inspections of premises where fertilisers and feeding
stuffs were sold, were carried out during 1954.
During the year the undermentioned samples were taken: -
Fertilisers 6
Feeding Stuffs 3
These were all reported on as complying with the requirements
of the Act.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
This Act regulates the manufacture and sale of materials used
as fillings for upholstery, bedding, toys, etc., with the object
of compelling the use of clean fillings.
During 1954, 17 samples of various fillings, as listed below
were taken. All of these samples conformed with the requirements
of the Regulations made under the Act: -
Article No. of Samples
Black Flock 2
Washed Flock 8
Cotton Felt 2
Woollen Mixture Felt ... 2
Cotton Millpuff ]
Kapok 1
Coir Fibre 1