Part 2 | Processing Procedures Designed to Ensure an Acceptable Standard of Hygiene in Poultry Processing
5.11 Where giblets are collected for human consumption, giblets, product contact surfaces and water used in the collection process, should not be contaminated by hand rinse water or other sources.
5.12 Hand operated implements used in the evisceration process should be maintained in a clean condition by frequent rinsing in a  ow or spray of clean water. When the implements become visibly soiled they should be set aside for cleaning and replaced with clean implements.
5.13 Poultry carcasses undergoing processing should not contact structural supports, stays, wall linings or personnel.
5.14 A hand hose or other approved device strategically positioned should be used by employees to rinse their aprons when soiled with faecal or intestinal material.
5.15 Automatic machines used in evisceration section should be regularly checked to ensure that automatic cleaning sprays used for rinsing product contact surfaces operate effectively.
5.16 Adequate number of personnel should be provided for visual and manual inspection at strategic stations at the processing line to ensure satisfactory processing procedures and to monitor the satisfactory operation of automatic machinery.
5.17 Inspection stations should be provided with hand rinse facilities, mirrors to view the back of the carcasses and retain containers. Facilities for the disposal of inedible material should be provided at each inspection station.
6.0 WASHING
6.1 The inner and outer surface of each eviscerated poultry carcass should be washed by a spray or constant  ow of potable water. Faecal soils not removed in washing should be trimmed off. Protection in the form of a shield, canopy or cabinet should be provided at the wash point to prevent splashing of the cleaned poultry carcass and other products.
6.2 Sprays used for poultry carcass washing should be adjustable to ensure thorough washing of all classes and sizes of poultry carcasses. Water volume should be regularly monitored to ensure effectiveness.
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