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

Red Meat Regulations, 2004

Part II : Requirements for the Registration of Red Meat Abattoirs [Section 11(1)(A)]

B : Structural requirements

2. Additional requirements for low and high throughput red meat abattoirs

28. Chillers
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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.