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CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTS 1961 - 71
The Consumer Protection Act 1961 gives power to the
Secretary of State to make regulations governing the safety
requirements and construction of certain goods
Existing regulations cover-
Oil heaters, electric fires, nightdresses, carrycot stands,
toys and electrical appliances
The Electric Blankets (Safety) Regulations 1971 came into
full operation during the year These Regulations require that
electric blankets shall conform to the British Standard and further
require that certain warning notices be affixed to the blanket and
to the box or container The Inspectors have visited retailers to
explain the requirements of the Regulations and to advise them
to inspect their stock
During the year twelve toys were submitted to the Public
Analyst. Of these, two were found to contain excessive quantities
of lead in the paint
Eighteen offences under the Electrical Colour Code
Regulations were investigated.
Thirty six nightdresses without the necessary inflammability
warning were found
Fifty one offences under the newElectric Blankets (Safety)
Regulations were investigated
An increasing number of enquiries have been dealt with on
a variety of home safety matters These include:-
Dangerous toys, foam rubber, cooking utensils, babies'
dummies, and seeds, Several articles have been sent to
the Home Office for examination.
Table of Prosecutions
Regulation Offence Result
Electrical Colour Code
Regulations Incorrect colour code £5 fine
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