Public Service Commission Act, 1997
R 385
Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Red Meat Regulations, 2004Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Red Meat Abattoirs [Section 11(1)(A)]B : Structural requirements2. Additional requirements for low and high throughput red meat abattoirs28. Chillers |
| 1) | Chillers must be provided to hold at least the daily slaughter throughput. |
| 2) | The minimum clearance for rails in chillers and freezers - |
| a) | for cattle and horses or sheep or goats on cradles with extension rods, is 1000mm from the wall and 900mm between overhead carcass rails; and |
| b) | for sheep, goats and pigs, if hung separately, is 330mm from the wall and between overhead carcass rails. |
| 3) | Spacing of units on the line should be such as to ensure airflow between carcasses or sides with a minimum of 660mm length of rail per unit. |
