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 abattoirs30. Chillers |
| 1) | Chillers must be provided to hold at least the daily slaughter throughput. |
| 2) | The minimum clearance for rails in chillers and freezers for carcasses, cradles and extension rods must be 1000 mm from the wall and 900 mm between overhead carcass rails. |
| 3) | Spacing of units on the line should be such as to ensure airflow between carcasses or cradles. |