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PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The object is to regulate the sale of certain poisonous substances.
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 22. In addition, 272 applications were
made for the retention of names on the list for a further period
of 12 months. 10 infringements of the Act were found, and these
were remedied during the year.
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 1956, 14 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
Washed Flock
Kapok
Kapok Substitute
Millpuff
Cotton Felt
Hair
Coir Fibre
Wool Pads
No. of Samples
6
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
21 premises were licensed for the purpose of keeping Pet
Shops. During the year 39 inspections were made and there were
no infringements of the conditions, specified in the licences.
HISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
Suspected swine fever was notified from a pig keepers premises
during the year. This and one notified from the slaughterhouses
were confirmed and appropriate action was taken in conjunction
with the Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
to provide against the spread of the disease.