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Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant

perishable finished products likely to be on the premises
at any one time.
11.12.2 Chillers and freezers should be in accordance with the
section headed “Basic Construction”, “Chillers” and
“Freezers”.

11.13 Carton Store
11.13.1 Dust and vermin proof facilities of adequate size should
be provided.
11.13.2 Rust resistant shelving with the bottom shelf at least
300mm above the floor should be provided.

11.14 Vacuum Packaging Operations
Steam producing shrink tunnels should be vented direct to the
outside atmosphere.

11.15 Equipment Wash Areas
11.15.1 Where equipment wash areas are provided, they should
be supplied with hot and cold wash points, drained as for
other wash areas and supplied with facilities to exhaust
steam and vapour to the outside atmosphere.
11.15.2 Where the area is within a processing room, provision
should be made to prevent splash onto edible product and
exhaust steam and vapour to the outside atmosphere.

11.16 Gear Storage Area
An area should be provided for the storage of aprons and gear
when employees are not in the processing areas.

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