SCHEDULE 1Requirements for premises, other than independent premises, producing minced meat

Regulations 4(2)(i)(a) and 7(2)(a)

1

As well as being licensed premises or premises approved under the Meat Products Regulations, premises shall have at least the following facilities—

a

a room for mincing and wrapping separate from the cutting room or a specific and distinct area for that purpose in the cutting room, equipped with a recording thermometer or recording telethermometer;

b

a room for packaging, unless the conditions laid down in paragraph 4 of Part V of Schedule 2 to the Meat Products Regulations are met;

c

a room or cabinets for storing salt; and

d

refrigeration equipment enabling the requirements of these Regulations as to temperatures to be met.

2

Staff engaged in the manual preparation of minced meat shall wear masks covering the mouth and nose and, if so directed by the enforcement authority, smooth moisture-proof gloves which are disposable or capable of being cleaned and disinfected.