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Part 1 | Minimum Standards of Construction of Poultry Processing Premises

an effective drain in the compressed air storage tank
and an effective filter, located as near as possible to the
outlet, in the air discharge line.

10.8.2 Air filters should be capable of frequent cleaning.
10.8.3 The air exhaust ducts should be directed away from edible
product and where possible, should be discharged to the
outside atmosphere.

10.9 Tables
Tables on which edible product is handled or otherwise treated
should, when possible against walls, be provided with suitable
splash backs.

10.10 Work Platforms and Stands
10.10.1 Work platforms should be of rust resistant metal and be
of a closed surface designed or concrete construction.
10.10.2 Foot stand should be constructed of rust resistant metal,
approved plastic or other approved material and be of a
closed surface design.
10.10.3 Stands for preventing edible product containers from
contacting the floor should be of rust resistant metal or
other approved material and raised the containers at least
300mm from the floor.

10.11 Giblet Washing Equipment
10.11.1 Where giblets are manually washed, equipment should
consist of a removable perforated rack positioned in a
special sink or other container in such a way that product
is prevented from contacting the bottom of the container.
10.11.2 An overhead spray system should be provided supplying
potable water at sufficient pressure to effectively clean
the product.

10.11.3 Wash water should not be able to accumulate in the
container.

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