16General inspection facilities

16 General inspection facilities

The occupier of the establishment must, unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary, provide suitable facilities for inspection including:

(a) an inspection area located in a position where produce can be examined in good natural light or, if it is not possible to provide such an area, in suitable artificial lighting providing illumination of 600 lux; and

(b) suitable inspection tables or benches and accurate scales; and

(c) equipment for:

(i) taking samples and sample packages; and

(ii) general handling, opening, repacking and closing of packages;

(d) when required, access to a desk and chair; and

(e) access to a telephone.

Division 2 Operational and hygiene requirements