Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Ostrich Regulations, 2007Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Ostrich AbattoirsB. Structural requirements for abattoirs, export approved cutting plants and cold storage units(2) Additional requirements for low and high throughput ostrich abattoirs27. Dressing and evisceration facilities |
| 1) | The minimum clearance from rail to floor for rails in dressing areas is 3.4 m; |
| 2) | The clearance between equipment and dressing rails must in all cases be such that carcasses do not touch equipment and is at least 1000mm from walls. |
| 3) | Rails with hooks fixed to a wall must be 400 mm from the wall, and meat hanging from such hooks may not touch the floor or wall. |
| 4) | Rails must be at least 700 mm from columns, pillars or the side of a doorway through which carcasses must pass. |