Code of Veterinary Practice For Poultry Processing Plant
17.0 GENERAL
17.1 Food should not be consumed in processing premises other than in designated areas.
17.2 Light  ttings should be so constructed to minimise the collection of dust. Protectors of non-shattering material should be  tted over light bulbs and  uorescent tubes in processing area.
17.3 Dogs, cats and other domestic animals shall be excluded from areas where poultry is processed or stored.
17.4 Smoking and expectorating shall not be permitted in poultry handling areas.
17.5 Appropriate signs relative to the removal of protective outer garments and washing of hands should be prominently displayed throughout the premises, and signs prohibiting the entry of dogs and cats should be displayed.
17.6 Only approved chemicals should be used in a poultry slaughterhouse.
17.7 Hoses should be stored on reels or racks when not in use. Wash down hoses should not be immersed in water or contact product in the act of  lling containers or the like.
17.8 The premises shall not be used for any purpose other than processing poultry.
17.9 All unused equipment and extraneous material should be removed from processing premises.
17.10 Conveyor belts and equipment, where applicable, should be  tted protective screens or panels, or installed in a manner, so as to prevent product contact surfaces being contaminated by  oor splash, boots or clothing.
17.11 Chilled poultry products should be transported in a refrigerated vehicle. Such vehicles should conform to acceptable hygiene standards and temperatures should be adequate to maintain the product in a sound wholesome condition during transportation.
Internal linings should be of an approved hard wearing non- absorbent material and be constructed so as to be capable of being cleansed.
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