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42
PHARMACY AND POISONS AST. 1933
The provisions of the Act and the Poisons Rules relating to the retailing
of poisons specified in Part II of the Poisons List were administered throughout
the year.
The number of listed sellers placed on the Council's register was 49 (47
retentions and 2 new applications).
All applications are investigated to ensure that records are properly
maintained, labelling efficiently performed, storage accommodation is adequate,
and that sales are only made by employees nominated on application forms. In
every instance it was found that the requirements of the Act and Poisons Rules
were being complied with, whilst subsequent enquiries revealed that all concerned
were well aware of their responsibilities in such matters.
As a general rule the poisons retailed were insecticides, rodent exterminants,
hair dyes, and household ammonia.
Applications for inclusion and/or retention in the Council's register are
considered by the Public Health and Baths Committee each Spring. When approval
has been expressed to applications, appropriate entries are made for a period of
twelve months (1st May to 30th April).