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

Ostrich Regulations, 2007

Part V : Humane Treatment of Ostriches and Slaughter Process

80. Final washing

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1)A carcass may be washed with running water under moderate pressure to remove bone chips and to wash off blood after completion of meat inspection.

 

2)No person may apply to any carcass, meat or animal product any insecticide or antibiotic substance, or any substance which is intended to prevent the spoilage of the carcass, meat or animal product by inhibiting the activities of insects, or by preventing the development of bacteria or moulds, or for any purpose whatsoever, provided that this does not apply to a substance which complies with the requirements of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), at levels not harmful or injurious to health and is approved per protocol by the provincial executive officer.