Section 4
of Wholesome Meat (Transportation) Regulations, 2011
Section 4
(1)
No person shall transport any meat or meat product to or from a designated place unless the transport container in which it is to be transported
{a} is constructed of material that is free of any noxious constituent;
{b)
has inside surfaces (including the surfaces of any rack or receptacle provided in the transport container) that are smooth, resistant to corrosion and impervious to moisture;
{c)
is capable of protecting the meat or meat product and any container thereof against contamination;
{d) is clean, in a sanitary condition and in good repair;
{e)
is equipped, where applicable, to maintain the meat or meat product in a chilled or frozen state; and
{f)
is not being used and has not been used -
(i)
for the transportation of any other material or substance that might adulterate or contaminate the meat or meat product or otherwise cause the meat or meat product to be unfit for human consumption; or
(ii)
for any other purpose which would render it unsuitable for use in the transportation of meat or meat products.
(2)
For the purpose of sub-regulation (l){e)-
{a)
where any meat or meat product that is being transported requires to be chilled in order to preserve its wholesomeness, the transport container in which the meat or meat product is to be transported shall be so equipped as to be capable of maintaining the meat or meat product at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or below and with a core temperature not exceeding 7 degrees Celsius during transportation;
(b)
where any meat or meat product that is being transported requires to be frozen in order to preserve its wholesomeness, the transport container in which the meat or meat product is to be transported shall be so equipped as to be capable of maintaining the meat or meat product at a temperature of minus 18 degrees Celsius or below and with a core temperature not exceeding minus 12 degrees Celsius during transportation; and 152
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(c)
any transport container that is used or intended to be used for transporting any meat or meat product which requires to be chilled or frozen shall-
(i)
in the case of a refrigerated vehicle, be fitted with recording thermometers of a type approved by the Director;
(ii)
be adequately insulated to prevent the temperature within the transport container from being affected by the temperature outside it; and
(iii)
be so maintained as to prevent condensation or the formation or accumulation of frost or ice.
(3)
Any person transporting any meat or meat product to or from a designated place shall ensure that -
fa} the meat or meat product is at all times during transportation placed in carton or an enclosed container; and
(b)
the transport container in which the meat or meat product is to be transported is loaded in such a manner as to permit adequate circulation of cold air within the transport container.
(4)
Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this regulation is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.