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The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913

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An Act to prohibit the importation, manufacture and sale of matches made with white phosphorus.

Act number
5 of 1913
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of States
Enacted
7 Mar 1913

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

6 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definition.
  3. Section 3[Repealed.].
  4. Section 4Prohibition of use of white phosphorus in manufacture of matches.
  5. Section 5Power of Inspector of Factories to take samples of material used in manufacture.
  6. Section 6Prohibition of sale.