8 CCR 1202-13, pt. 4 - REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE SLAUGHTERING UNITS

4.1. Mobile slaughtering units may not be regularly used at a fixed location so as to avoid compliance with the licensing and other requirements of the Act and Parts 2, 3, 5, and 6 of these rules for processing facilities.

4.2. The work room of a mobile slaughtering unit where processing is done must be fully-enclosed so as to keep out dust, dirt, and other contaminants. It must be equipped with a rail system for hanging carcasses that is constructed and installed to prevent any carcass from touching any exterior or interior surface of the work room. If the rail system extends outside the work room through any door, the door must be sealed around any rail when it is closed so as to prevent any dust, dirt, or other contaminants from entering the work room.

4.3. The work room of a mobile slaughtering unit where processing is done must be equipped with an operating refrigeration system that delivers refrigerated air to the interior of the work room at a temperature of no more than 38° F.

4.4. All dressed carcasses transported in a mobile slaughtering unit must be contained in the refrigerated work room of such unit. If hog carcasses are transported in a mobile slaughtering unit with the carcasses of any other species of livestock, the hog carcasses must be kept separate and prevented from touching the carcasses of such other livestock.

4.5. Any mobile slaughtering unit that is used to slaughter livestock and transport the slaughtered animal to a processing facility for dressing to be completed within two hours after slaughter must be equipped with an enclosure for transporting the animal. The enclosure may be part of a trailer attached to the hoist-equipped truck of the unit. The enclosure must be fully-enclosed so as to keep out dust, dirt, and other contaminants, and must be sealed to prevent spillage or leaking of any liquids from the slaughtered animal. Also, its interior surfaces must be constructed of durable, water-resistant materials that are capable of being readily and thoroughly cleaned.

4.6. The walls, ceilings, and other structural parts of the interior of a mobile slaughtering unit's work room must be constructed of and finished with durable, water-resistant materials that are capable of being readily and thoroughly cleaned. All joints must be sealed so as not to provide crevices for dirt or vermin. The floor of the work room must be coved at the walls to prevent meat products, waste from processing, or any liquids from penetrating between any wall and floor, or under any wall.

4.7. The mobile slaughtering unit must be equipped with an apparatus to deliver sufficient cold and hot potable water to wash equipment and utensils used in processing, and for use as a hand washing facility. The mobile slaughtering unit shall also be equipped with liquid or powdered soap in a wall- or sink-mounted dispenser, an adequate supply of disposable, single-use sanitary towels in a wall-mounted dispenser, and a receptacle for used sanitary towels.

4.8. All mobile slaughtering units shall be equipped with containers of sufficient size and number for transport and disposal of waste from processing. Such containers shall have secure lids, and be securely fastened to the mobile slaughtering unit so as to prevent any spillage of its contents. Such containers shall be constructed of durable, water-resistant materials that are capable of being readily and thoroughly cleaned.

4.9. The sanitary requirements in Part 5 of these rules shall apply to mobile slaughtering units to the extent such units have comparable facilities, equipment, and utensils.

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8 CCR 1202-13, pt. 4

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