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HAIRDRESSIIMG ESTABLISHMENTS
Legislation calls for the registration of hairdressers and barbers
premises. During the year 221 inspections were made of registered premises
to check that the Byelaws in force were being observed. Generally little
cause for complaint was found. 17 new Registration Certificates were issued.
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.
One prosecution was taken during the year against a shopkeeper for
selling an Oil Heater contrary to The Oil Heaters Regulations. A fine
totalling £20 was imposed.
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.
Regulations have been introduced governing the safety of stands for
carrycots, and the labelling of nightdresses to indicate the flammability
of the materials used.
Regulations also govern the use of certain materials in the manufacture
of toys and, during the year, two toys were submitted for chemical
examination and found satisfactory.
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.