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Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)

Ostrich Regulations, 2007

Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Ostrich Abattoirs

B. Structural requirements for abattoirs, export approved cutting plants and cold storage units

(2) Additional requirements for low and high throughput ostrich abattoirs

30. Chillers

 

 

1) Chillers must be provided to hold at least the daily slaughter throughput.

 

2) The minimum clearance for rails in chillers and freezers for carcasses, cradles and extension rods must be 1000 mm from the wall and 900 mm between overhead carcass rails.

 

3) Spacing of units on the line should be such as to ensure airflow between carcasses or cradles.