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CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1961
The provisions of the Heating Appliances (Fireguards Act, 1952 and
Regulations made thereunder have now been incorporated in the Consumer
Protection Act,. 1961 which empowers the Secretary of State to make Regulations
in respect of any goods which he may prescribe, imposing such requirements
as he may think expedient, to prevent or reduce risk of death
or personal injury.
The Oil Heaters Regulations, 1966, came into force on 1st June, 1966
to amend and extend the 1962 Regulations, which imposed requirements as
to construction, design and performance of domestic space heaters.
In October 1964, the Children's Nightdresses Regulations 1964 came
into operation. These Regulations require all nightdresses coming within
the scope of the Regulations to be made of a fabric which conforms to the
low flammability requirements of a British Standard.
Recently new Regulations have been introduced governing the safety
of stands for carrycots, the materials used in the manufacture of toys and
the labelling of nightdresses to indicate the flammability of the material
used.
Visits are made to shops trading in these articles to ensure that the
requirements of the Regulations are complied with.
THE FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION) ACT, 1913
THE FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION) REGULATIONS 1959
The above mentioned Regulations prescribe standards of non-flammability
for textile fabrics which claim to be non-flammable.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1963
The above Act, which came into operation on the 1st January, 1964 prohibits
the keeping of a boarding establishment for animals (defined by the Act as cats
and dogs) except under licence granted by the local authority.
Licences are granted subject to conditions attached thereto. During the year
seven such licences were issued.
MINES AND QUARRIES ACT, 1954
This Act requires compliance with provisions designed to prevent accidents
arising through lack of proper fencing or too easy access.
Routine visits are made to quarries in the district as necessary.