1970 Ed.]
Poultry (Slaughtering for Export) Regulations.
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17. (1) Coolers and freezers shall be-
(a) of such construction, design, size and capacity as to enable regulations 92 and 97 to be complied with; and
(b) equipped with floor racks, pallets or other means of ensuring to the satisfaction of the Director that carcasses or poultry products stored therein will be maintained in a wholesome condition.
(2) Freezing rooms shall have forced air circulation.
18. An efficient incinerator, situated at such distance from the premises as the Director may require, shall be provided for the disposal of refuse, and of carcasses and poultry products condemned by an inspector.
19. (1) The premises and the equipment therein shall be maintained by the licensee in a good state of repair and in a clean and hygienic condition.
(2) The storage and supply rooms and the equipment therein shall be kept dry.
20. If a boiler is installed in the premises, it shall be so placed that dirt and objectionable odours or fumes from it cannot enter any part of the premises where carcasses or poultry products are processed, inspected, handled or stored.
21. The licensee shall provide in the premises, without charge, and to the satisfaction of the Director-
(a) suitable office accommodation together with adequate furniture, lighting and heating for such accommodation;
(b) washing facilities;
(c) sanitary conveniences; and
(d) cupboards or lockers for clothing,
for use by the Director, inspectors and other public officers when performing their duties or exercising their powers under the Ordinance.
22. Every bath or shower room and all toilet accommodation which opens directly into rooms where carcasses or poultry products are exposed shall be-
(a) fitted with self-closing doors; and
(b) adequately ventilated to the outside of the premises only.
[Subsidiary]
Cooling and freezing equipment.
Incinerator to be provided.
Maintenance of premises and equipment.
Situation of boiler.
Accommodation and facilities for inspectors.
Bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets.
23. No person shall eat food in any part of the premises where poultry is inspected, processed, handled or stored.
Eating of food.