The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913

The White Phosphorus Matches Prohibition Act, 1913 was enacted to prohibit the manufacture, import, and sale of matches containing white phosphorus. The Act aims to prevent the harmful effects of white phosphorus on workers in match factories, as exposure to white phosphorus can cause a range of health issues, including phossy jaw. The Act lays down provisions for the prohibition of such matches, the powers of inspection, seizure, and destruction of the prohibited matches, and penalties for contravening the provisions of the Act.