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[Subsidiary]

Trays to be provided. Conveyor systems. Chilling and defrosting tanks.

CAP. 139] Poultry (Slaughtering for Export) Regulations.

(4) Scalding vats shall-

(a) be so constructed and installed as to-

[1970 Ed.

(i) prevent contamination of pipes used to convey potable water; and

(ii) permit water to enter the vats continuously at a rate which will ensure satisfactory and hygienic scalding of poultry;

(b) be provided with overflow outlets of sufficient size to enable feathers and water to be readily carried away; and

(c) discharge only into a floor or valley drain or on to the floor in close proximity to such a drain.

(5) Ice shovels shall be smooth surfaced and made of rust-proof impervious material.

(6) If poultry is to be wax dipped-

(a) hygienic metal troughs shall be provided to catch any wax from the poultry; and

(b) only methods approved by the Director shall be employed in reclaiming the wax for re-use.

34. (1) Suitable rustproof metal trays, of a design and construction approved by the Director, shall be provided in sufficient numbers to enable each carcass to be eviscerated and kept on an individual tray until post-mortem or further post-mortem inspection is carried out.

(2) The trays shall be so designed and constructed as to ensure that-

(a) after evisceration, the identity of the viscera with the carcasses from which they have been removed can be maintained; and

(b) blood is not liable to spill from the trays during inspection or normal handling.

35. (1) If an overhead mechanical conveyor system is used for transporting carcasses or poultry products within the premises it shall be so designed, constructed and maintained that it can be used to convey the carcasses and poultry products together with the trays upon which they may be placed, in a secure and hygienic manner.

(2) Conveyor belts used for moving plucked carcasses and poultry products shall be of non-metallic waterproof material.

36. Chilling and defrosting tanks shall be-

(a) made of metal or other suitable material which is impervious to moisture;