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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 1960, 11 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 3
Kapok 2
Millpuff 1
Curled Feathers 1
Down and Feathers 2
Loose Fibre 2
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
21 persons were licensed for the purpose of keeping Pet
Shops. During the year 37 inspections were made and there were
no infringements of the conditions, specified in the licences.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS
Eight cases of swine fever notified from the slaughterhouses
were confirmed and appropriate action was taken in conjunction
with the Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food to provide against the spread of the disease.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 1949
This Act is mainly concerned with the destruction of rats
and mice and it places a duty on the occupier of any premises to
report to the Local Authority any infestation by such rodents.
2 ratcatchers, officially designated rodent operatives, are employed
to deal with such complaints.
During the year, 1,805 private dwellings were inspected
following complaints and in 1,716 instances infestation was confirmed
and dealt with by the rodent operatives. 227 business
premises were found to be infested with rats or mice and these
were all disinfested during the year. One of these was treated
by the occupiers. Regular inspections are made of premises
where food is prepared or sold and particular attention is given
to methods of prevention of rodent infestation. Corporation