Section 30

of Meat Inspection Rules 2003

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Section 30

Where the Director deems necessary, carcases, part thereof and edible offal shall be chilled immediately after processing in accordance with the following:

(a)

In the case of beef to 15°C or below at the thickest point of carcase or part thereof in less than 20 hours;

(b)

In the case of mutton to 7°C or below at the thickest point of carcase or part thereof in less than 12 hours;

(c)

In the case of pork to 10°C or below at the thickest point of carcase or part , thereof in less than 15 hours; and

(d)

In the case of poultry carcases or parts thereof the internal temperature to 4°C or below in less that 4 hours, and giblets shall be chilled to 4°C in less than 2 hours.

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