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DISINFESTATION OF PREMISES
The new insecticides have provided a ready and easily
applied remedy for vermin and pest infestation of premises, etc.
and occupiers are advised and instructed in their use by the
Inspectors. The department assisted in the more difficult cases
numbering 186, either by spraying or fumigation. Weekly visits
are made to the abattoir when the manure storage and walls adjoining
are sprayed with an insecticide.
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 25. In addition, 268 applications were
made for the retention of names on the list for a further period
of 12 months. No infringements of the Act were found.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951
The 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 1958, 23 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
Washed Flock 9
Kapok 3
Millpuff 2
Curled Feathers 4
Down and Feathers 1
Hair 2
Cotton Felt 1
Rag Flock 1