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

Red Meat Regulations, 2004

Part Vlll : Treatment of Condemned Material [Section 11(1)(r)]

123. Vehicles for condemned material

Purchase cart Previous page Return to chapter overview Next page

 

 

1)A vehicle used for the transport of condemned material may not be used for any other purpose, but after cleaning and disinfection the vehicle may be used for the transport of inedible material.

 

2)A vehicle may only be used for the transport of condemned material if the -
a)load space is lockable, theft proof and sealable;
b)internal surface is leak proof and constructed of durable material; and
c)floor is provided at its lowest point with a drain pipe capable of being securely closed by a screw valve.

 

3)The load space of a vehicle used for transporting material to a sterilizing plant must be cleaned and disinfected to the satisfaction of a registered inspector at the end of each delivery, at a place specially constructed for the purpose.