Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant
10. EQUIPMENT
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of at least 375mm x 450mm x 1.5m, and mounted 400mm clear of the  oor.
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Equipment should be constructed of such materials and in such a way as to be easily cleaned and properly maintained.
10.1.2 The design, construction, installation of the equipment must preclude the adulteration of product with lubricant, metal fragments, contaminated water or other contaminants
10.1.3 Materials used which directly contact the product should be non-absorbent, non-toxic, odourless and unaffected by the product and cleaning compounds.
10.1.4 Equipment should be selected and designed to contribute to a good working environment, with careful attention being given to factors such as safety, noise, vibration and heat.
10.2 Acceptable Materials
Product contacting equipment should be constructed from approved material.
10.3 Metal
10.3.1 Metal used in the construction of equipment should be rust resistant.
10.3.2 Galvanised steel may be used for certain applications, provided the galvanising is to the standard of ‘high quality and smooth  nished’ commercial hot dip.
10.4 Plastics and Resins
Plastic and resinous materials should be resistant to abrasion and heat, shatterproof and non-toxic. In addition, the materials must not contain a constituent that will migrate to poultry meat or other poultry products in contact with it.