The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913

( ACT NO. V OF 1913 )

[ 7th March, 1913 ]
An Act to prohibit the importation, manufacture and sale of matches made with white phosphorus.

 
WHEREAS it is expedient to prohibit the importation, manufacture and sale of matches made with white phosphorus; It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1.Short title, extent and commencement

2.Definition

3. [Repealed]

4.Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches

5.Power of Inspector of Factories to take samples of material used in manufacture

6.Prohibition of sale