Freezing Technology

Sanitary Facilities and Control

A cleaning schedule shall be laid down and followed for washing and cleaning of utensils, working tables, freezers, processing area and surroundings and the same shall be prominently displayed in the processing hall.

Necessary facilities shall be provided for cleaning and disinfection of working tables, trays, utensils, cutting boards, containers, equipment and working implements, which are used during processing. Utensils trays and tabletops which come in contact with unpacked material shall be washed initially with a suitable cleaning agent and finally with water containing available chlorine to the level of 50 parts per million. Such cleaning and washing shall be done as often as necessary.