4‑9 Areas for preparation of prescribed 4‑9 Areas for preparation of prescribed ratite meat or ratite meat products

4‑9 Areas for preparation of prescribed ratite meat or ratite meat products

(1) This section applies to a registered establishment where operations to prepare prescribed ratite meat or ratite meat products for export are carried out. Raceways (2) An area of the establishment that is a raceway to a stunning area must be designed and constructed in a way that ensures the easy movement of ratites. Feather removal areas (3) An area of the establishment where feathers are removed must be enclosed. (4) However, the area may have openings to areas where skinning or evisceration is carried out if the openings are designed and constructed in a way that, to the extent practicable, prevents contamination of other parts of the establishment by aerosols or dander.

Note: Head and leg removal may be carried out in an area where feathers are removed (see paragraph 5‑12(4)(b)).