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THE MINERAL HYDROCARBONS IN FOOD REGULATIONS, 1964
These Regulations came into operation on 15th August, 1964,
and prohibit the use of any mineral hydrocarbon in the composition
or preparation of food, and the sale, consignment, delivery or
importation of any food containing any mineral hydrocarbon.
Certain exceptions are allowed in respect of dried fruit etc.
The use of mineral oil in the preparation of food and the
sale of food containing mineral oil, is permitted until the
Mineral Oil in Food Order, 1949, is revoked on 15th February,
1965.
PHARMACY & POISONS ACT, 1933
There are 44 names of persons on the Council's list of
Sellers of Part II Poisons, in connection with which 68 inspections
were made.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT
Compulsory Removals
Action was taken under Section 47 of the National Assistance
Act, 1948, and the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951,
for the compulsory removal to hospital of two aged persons in
need of care and attention.
Burial of the Dead
During 1963 the Council arranged for 12 burials under Section
50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, at a cost of £171.16s.
A total of £237.14s.5d. was recovered from the effects of the
deceased persons, and from the Ministry of National Insurance.