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[接上页] PART V SLAUGHTER AND ANTE-MORTEM INSPECTION All inspections under these regulations shall be carried out by inspectors. Cap 139E reg 67 Poultry to be inspected ante mortem (1) The licensee shall ensure that no poultry is slaughtered in a poultry export factory unless it has first been inspected ante mortem. (2) Ante-mortem inspection of poultry shall be carried out not more than six hours before slaughter. Cap 139E reg 68 Restrictions on entry of poultry to premises and slaughter room (1) The licensee shall ensure that no person brings live poultry into any part of the premises other than the slaughter room. (2) No person shall bring- (a) any live poultry into or permit any live poultry to enter the slaughter room unless such poultry has first undergone ante-mortem inspection and has not been condemned; (b) any carcass into the slaughter room. Cap 139E reg 69 Presentation of poultry for ante-mortem inspection Poultry shall be presented for ante-mortem inspection in batteries, coops, cages or other containers which shall be- (a) constructed; (b) situated; and (c) lighted,so that the inspector can clearly see and examine the poultry to the extent necessary to carry out a thorough ante-mortem inspection. Cap 139E reg 70 Condemnation of poultry on ante-mortem inspection On ante-mortem inspection, poultry which is clearly suffering from- (a) any disease; or (b) any condition which would necessitate condemnation of the carcass on post-mortem examination,shall be condemned. Cap 139E reg 71 Prohibitions and procedures in respect of poultry condemned on ante-mortem inspection (1) Poultry condemned on ante-mortem inspection immediately after being so condemned shall- (a) be tagged by the inspector as condemned; and (b) be disposed of by the licensee in accordance with the conditions attached to the licence.(2) The licensee shall ensure that no person removes, except with the permission in writing of an inspector, from the premises any poultry condemned on ante-mortem inspection. Cap 139E reg 72 Poultry classed as suspect on ante-mortem inspection (1) Poultry, which on ante-mortem inspection is suspected to be, but is not clearly suffering from- (a) a disease; or (b) a condition which might cause the carcass to be condemned on post-mortem examination,shall be- (i) classed and tagged by the inspector as suspect; (ii) segregated from the other poultry; and (iii) held for separate slaughter, evisceration and post-mortem inspection.(2) Poultry so classed as suspect- (a) shall be slaughtered at a different place or time from poultry which has been passed on ante-mortem inspection; and (b) unless on post-mortem inspection it is found to be free from disease, wholesome, unadulterated and fit for human consumption, shall be- (i) kept apart from other carcasses and poultry products; and (ii) so handled that there is no risk of it infecting or contaminating other carcasses or poultry products. Cap 139E reg 73 Poultry classed as passed on ante-mortem inspection (1) On ante-mortem inspection, poultry found by an inspector to be free from- (a) disease; and (b) any condition, which on post-mortem inspection might cause the carcass to be condemned,shall be classed as passed. (2) Poultry so classed shall be- (a) kept segregated from poultry which has not been inspected ante-mortem; and (b) submitted for further ante-mortem inspection if not slaughtered within six hours after undergoing ante- mortem inspection. Cap 139E reg 74 Restrictions on feeding poultry before slaughter Poultry shall not be slaughtered if it has had access to food or has fed during the twenty-four hours immediately preceding the time of its intended slaughter. Cap 139E reg 75 Method of slaughter Poultry shall be slaughtered in accordance with good commercial practice in a manner which will result in thorough bleeding of the carcasses and so that breathing stops before scalding. Cap 139E reg 76 Place of slaughter Poultry which has been classed as passed on ante-mortem inspection shall be slaughtered in the slaughter room and not elsewhere in the premises. Cap 139E reg 77 Application of Part VI PART VI PROCESSING AND POST-MORTEM INSPECTION This Part shall not apply in respect of poultry condemned on ante-mortem inspection. Cap 139E reg 78 Scalding, plucking and bleeding After slaughter, carcasses shall be immediately- (a) removed from the slaughter room; (b) scalded; (c) rough plucked; and (d) thoroughly bled. Cap 139E reg 79 Stubbing As soon as rough plucking and bleeding has been completed, the carcasses shall be- (a) removed to a room, not being a room where slaughtering, scalding, rough plucking or bleeding is carried out; and (b) thoroughly stubbed so that- (i) protruding pinfeathers are removed; and (ii) the carcasses have a generally clean appearance, especially on the breast. Cap 139E reg 80 Singeing, venting and washing (1) Subject to paragraph (4), after stubbing and before final washing and chilling, every carcass shall be- |