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Authority

ANNEX-Contd.

Present Mandatory Functions

Present Permissible

Functions

ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH—(Contd.)

P.H. & U.S. Ordinance (Cap. 132) Sec. 55

Non Statutory

Control of food

Colouring matter in food.

Dried milk.

Food adulteration (metallic con- tamination).

Food (composition and labelling). Mineral oil in food.

Preservatives in food.

Health Education

To carry out program- mes of health education in regard to matters about which the Council has mandatory or other permissive functions.

P.H. & U.S. Ordinance (Cap. 132) Sec. 88

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Sec. 92

Sec. 24

Sec. 149

Sec. 12

Sec. 46

Sec. 15

Ventilation

Places of human habitation/work- place, shop or office (obstruction to ventilation or light).

Scheduled premises-restaurants, dancing establishments, theatres and cinemas (to require premises to be provided with a ventilation system).

Wells and well water and waste water

Prohibition or control of the use of water from springs, wells, pools, etc. Control of storage of water.

Mosquito Prevention and Anti- Malarial Precautions

All action with regard to mosquito nuisance.

Control of the emission of dust, fumes or effluvia.

Removal of Verminous Articles and Cleansing of Premises

Power to ensure.

Refuse disposal, public cleansing (streets, etc.) and prevention of nuisances.

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