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 abattoirs29. Removal of legs |
If legs are required to be removed before chilling, a special area must be provided and equipped with -
| a) | a hand washbasin and sterilizer; |
| b) | clean cradles or extension rods for hanging legs; |
| c) | facilities for the removal of the remainder of carcasses to a holding chiller prior to trimming or out loading provided that in cases where such remains are not destined for human consumption and is removed on a continuous basis, such a chiller is not required. |