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PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
During the year four licences were applied for and granted, and in
each case a fee of 10/- was paid.
Regular inspections were carried out to ensure that all animals were
being cared for and maintained in accordance with the conditions attaching
to the licences.
PHARMACY & POISONS ACT. 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.
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
the Poison Rules were being complied with, whilst it was apparent that all
concerned were fully aware of their particular responsibilities,,
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, and when
approval has been expressed, appropriate entries are made for a period of
twelve months (1st May to 30th April).
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
Eleven premises in the Borough, used for upholstering and similar
processes, have been registered since the Act came into force on 1st
November, 1951. There are no premises in the Borough where rag flock is
manufactured.