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GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM (FSMS)
FOOD INDUSTRY GUIDE TO IMPLEMENT GMP/GHP
REQUIREMENTS
MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS (POULTRY)
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Food Industry Guide to implement GMP/GHP requirements
MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS: POULTRY
Based on Part IV of Schedule 4 of Food Safety & Standards (Licensing &

Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011
First Edition February 2018

Online available at www.fssai.gov.in
Disclaimer
It is to be noted that this guidance document does not intend to replace any legal provision
of Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006 & regulations thereunder. Further, wherever the
provision of this document conflicts with Part IV of Schedule 4 of Food Safety &Standard
(Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011 or any other regulation
under Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006 for that matter, the provision given in the
Regulations shall prevail.
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PREFACE
The Guidance Document on Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is

prepared with intent to provide general guidance to Poultry meat Industry to
ensure that critical food safety related aspects are addressed during the entire
supply chain from slaughtering, processing till retail.
This document mainly contains pragmatic approaches which a business can

adopt during manufacturing of poultry meat and meat products. However,
manufacturers may adopt higher stringent levels, depending on the needs. The
use of this guidance is voluntary and food business operators may comply with
the requirement of the Regulations according to other established best
practices.
It is important that food handlers involved in the poultry meat industry are
trained appropriately to implement the good manufacturing practices and
good hygiene practices to ensure food safety.
We acknowledge the contribution of the experts from the technical panel of

FSSAI along with CHIFSS (CII-HUL Initiative for Food sciences) team for
developing this document.
Pawan Agarwal – CEO, FSSAI
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TECHNICAL EXPERTS
Sh. Arabind Das

Chief Operating Officer, M/S Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd., Mumbai
Sh. Uday Sawant

General Manager, M/S Venkys India ltd., Pune
Ms. Sudha Singh

Food Safety Consultant
Sh Ashwani Rajput
Executive Director, M/S Suguna Foods Pvt Ltd., Coimbatore
Ms. Surbhi Datta

Counsellor Food Safety & Quality, CII FACE, Delhi
Dr. Sujata Singh

Assistant Director (Tech) FSMS, FSSAI
Ms Suneeti Tooteja
Director FSMS, FSSAI
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SCOPE
This document is applicable for food businesses involved in the entire or any part of the
poultry supply chain i.e. from slaughtering till retail. It provides the safe food practices to be
followed by the food business to control food safety and related hazards and risks covering
poultry slaughter and poultry meat processing along with its storage, distribution and retail.
“Poultry” can be defined as domestic fowls, including chickens, turkeys, geese and ducks,
raised for the production of meat. This document generally mentions “chickens” at various
places which should be applicable for all other birds falling under Poultry species.
GUIDANCE TO READ THE DOCUMENT

This document is written with a purpose to guide the food businesses especially the small
and medium sector, both existing and newly established businesses. The document is
divided into five main sections.
The first section gives an overview of the poultry industry in India and the rising need for
food safety in the sector. The second section gives an introduction to process flow and a
brief on relevance of main processing steps.
The third section is the critical part of this document and contains guidance on
implementation of good hygienic practices and good manufacturing practices at all the steps
throughout the food chain, as outlined in Part IV of Schedule 4 of Food Safety & Standards
(Licensing & Registration of food Businesses) Regulation, 2011. Readers will also find some
recommended practices which are currently practiced in poultry industry. The document
has specified requirements where compliance is essential and obligatory for food businesses
and in such cases the word “shall” or “must” is used. In addition, certain good practices have
also been recommended for food safety operations and in such cases the word “should” is
used. Readers are requested to make sure the difference between ‘shall’ and ‘should’ while
reading, analysing, and putting the document into practice.
The fourth section of this document is recommendatory in nature to help the industry
understand basic knowledge and implementation criteria of Hazard Analysis and Critical
Control Point (HACCP). The readers will find two forms of tables in this section: Hazard
Analysis and HACCP Plans.
Tables of Hazard Analysis is expected to help the industry to identify the food safety risks
related to each processing step, analyse, to identify the Critical Control Points (CCPs) along
with recommended corrective actions and other related information. Sample HACCP Plans
have been taken from some established practising poultry industries. These plans are
provided for understanding and could be used a reference by the industry and modified or
altered based on their specific operations after conducting a detailed risk / Hazard analysis.
The fifth section provides an inspection checklist for Food Business Operator to audit their
facility & operations. The FBOs can evaluate themselves based on the indicative scoring. The
last section gives important templates and forms which will be required by FBOs to maintain
the records. This includes mandatory forms as prescribed by FSSAI & few templates for
maintaining records of processes critical for food safety.
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CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….08
LIST OF FIGURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………09
LIST OF TEMPLATES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
A. OVERVIEW OF POULTRY MEAT INDUSTRY IN INDIA……………………………………………………..11
B. MANUFACTURING/PROCESSING PARAMETERS FOR POULTRY AND POULTRY

PRODUCTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13
1. Process Flow charts and Details
2. Loading, Dispatch, Warehousing, Transportation, Retail Precautions related to food
safety & Quality
C. PRE-REQUISITE PROGRAMS………………………………………………………………………………………….24
I Establishment – Design and Facilities

1. Location and Surroundings
2. Premises and Rooms- Construction, Design, Layouts, Internal Structures and Fittings
3. Equipment’s & containers
4. Facilities and Utilities
II Control of Operation
1. Transportation and Receipt at Slaughter House
2. Storage of Raw and packaging materials
3. Meat and Meat Products (Poultry) processing including pre-processing
4. Allergen Management
5. Packaging Material and Meat Storage including warehousing
6. Food Packaging
7. Rework & control of non-conforming products
8. Transportation of Meat and Meat Products (Poultry)
9. Food Traceability& Recall
10. Quality Control
III Establishment – Maintenance and Sanitation

1. Cleaning and Sanitation
2. Maintenance
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3. Pest Control
4. Waste Disposal Management
5. Others
IV Establishment – Personal Hygiene
1. Health Status
2. Personal Cleanliness
3. Personal Behavior
4. Visitors
V. Establishment – Product Information and Consumer Awareness

1. Product Information & Labeling
2. Consumer Awareness & Complaint Handling
VI Establishment – Training and Management

1. Training
2. Management and Supervision
VII Establishment – Audit, Documentation and Record Keeping

1. Self-evaluation and Review
2. Audit, Documentation and Records
D. Sanitary and Hygiene Requirements for Small Slaughter House and Retail Store…………54
E. HACCP IMPLEMENTATION (POULTRY PROCESSING)……………………………………………………58
• Hazards associated with Poultry meat manufacturing & HACCP implementation

for important control measures
• Possible Hazards in Poultry Meat and Processed Poultry Products
REFERENCES / SUGGESTED READINGS
Annexure 1- Templates……………………………………………………………………………………………………72
Annexure 2- Inspection Checklist-……………………………………………………………………………………89
a. Slaughter House
b. Meat Processing Units
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ABBREVIATIONS
AM
Ante Mortem Examination
CCP
Critical Control Point
ETP
Effluent Treatment Plant
FEFO
First Expiry First Out
FIFO
First in First Out
FMFO
First Manufactured First Out
FSMS
Food Safety Management System
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
QA
Quality Assurance
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
GMP
Good Manufacturing Practice
GHP
Good Hygiene Practice
PM
Post Mortem Examination
MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheet
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure no. Title
1. Ante-Mortem of Poultry
2. Washed Carcass after Inner & Outer Washing
3. Processing hall for Deboning & Cutting Portioning
4. Retail Shop Display
5. Entry to food establishment
6. Doors and windows covered with wire mesh to prevent entry of dirt, dust,
pests and birds
7. Install covered drainage system inside the premises
8. Gender specific toilets; clean toilet facility
9. Protected Tubelight
10. Stunning
11. Floor should be in kept clean and tidy
12. Cleaning Materials and Placement
13. Dedicated chemical (cleaning/ pest control) storage room with provision of
lock and key
14. Maintenance tools stored separately in designated and clean manner
15. Insecticutors should be switched on
16. Water Stagnation
17. Arrangement of periodic medical check-ups and vaccinations in line with
Schedule IV (FSSR 2011) for employees and food handlers
18. Notices requiring hand-washing should be displayed
19. Touch free (hands free) taps at wash basins to avoid cross contamination
20. Foot Operated Hand Washing System
21. Automatic IPA hand sanitizer at entrance
22. Auto shoe cover dispenser and Gum Boots
23. Automatic hand-washing and foot cleaning system
24. Provision of hand dryer for drying hands at entrance
25. Usage of sanitizer (IPA) before going inside process
26. Storage of personal hygiene clothing
27 No usage of Gutkha/ tobacco inside the plant
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LIST OF TEMPLATES
Record No. Record Title
1. Mandatory Performa’s
1.1 Medical Fitness Certificate for Food handlers

1.2 FORM E
2. Recommendatory Performa
2.1 Ante-mortem/Post-mortem Examination made by FSSAI

2.2 Incoming Vehicle Inspection Record (Template)
2.3 Glass & Brittle Plastic Monitoring record
2.4 Knife/ Other Utensil Monitoring record
2.5 Product Release Record
2.6 Operation Log Sheet
2.7 Rework Record
2.8 Non-conforming Material/Product
2.9 Outgoing Vehicle Inspection Record
2.10 Product Identification & Traceability
2.11 Product Recall record
2.12 Product Recall- Mock Drill report
2.13 Equipment Breakdown Maintenance report
2.14 List of Monitoring & Measuring Devices and Records of Calibration
2.15 Preventive Maintenance Schedule
2.16 Preventive Maintenance Record
2.17 Fire extinguishers inspection record
2.18 Pest Management Plan
2.19 Pest Monitoring record
2.20 Waste Disposal Record
2.21 Monitoring of personnel hygiene
2.22 Visitor Record
2.23 Product Information
2.24 Customer/ Consumer Complaint Log
2.25 Determination of Customer Satisfaction
2.26 Training Calendar
2.27 Training Need Identification
2.28 Training Record
2.29 Training Effectiveness record
2.30 Internal Audit Plan
2.31 Internal Audit Schedule
2.32 Internal Audit Observation & Non- conformance report
2.33 Correction & Corrective Action report
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A. OVERVIEW OF POULTRY MEAT INDUSTRY
IN INDIA
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OVERVIEW OF POULTRY MEAT INDUSTRY IN INDIA
Poultry, which started as a backyard activity in India, has undergone a revolutionary change
in the past three decades. India is the third largest producer of eggs and fourth largest
producer of poultry meat in the world, producing over 50 billion eggs and about 4.7 billion
kg of poultry meat per annum, In India, the average per capita poultry meat consumption is
estimated at 4.5 kg against the WHO (World Health Organization) recommendation of 10.50
kg and egg consumption of 66 eggs against world average of 125 eggs.
"The present size of the poultry industry put together layer and broiler is estimated at Rs
1,00,000 crore. In India, still around 95 per cent of chicken consumption is of live birds,
whereas in the case of developed countries above 90 per cent of consumption is processed
chicken.
Market has been growing at about 10-12 per cent annually for the last 6-7 years. The bulk
market for this segment is of live birds. On the other hand, the market for processed chicken
is about Rs 2500 crore, which is hardly 5 per cent of the total poultry meat industry."
Poultry meat is the fastest growing component of global meat demand, and India, the
world's second largest developing country, is experiencing rapid growth in its poultry sector.
In India, poultry sector growth is being driven by rising incomes and a rapidly expanding
middle class, together with the emergence of vertically integrated poultry producers that
have reduced consumer prices by lowering production and marketing costs. Integrated
production, market transition from live birds to chilled and frozen products, and policies
that ensure supplies of competitively priced corn and soybeans are keys to future poultry
industry growth in India. There are number of small poultry dressing plants in the country.
These plants are producing dressed chickens. In addition to these plants, there are five
modern integrated poultry processing plants producing dressed chicken, chicken cut parts
and other chicken products. These plants will manufacture egg powder and frozen egg-yolk
for export.
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B.MANUFACTURING/PROCESSING
PARAMETERS FOR POULTRY
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MANUFACTURING/PROCESSING PARAMETERS FOR POULTRY AND
POULTRY PRODUCTS:
1. PROCESS FLOW CHARTS AND DETAILS
FIGURE A: PROCESS FLOW OF SLAUGHTER & DRESSING OF POULTRY

Procurement & Quality inspection of live poultry birds
Holding/ Resting area
Ante-mortem Examination of live Poultry Birds Condemned birds to be disposed
Unloading & Hanging of Live Poultry Birds in overhead conveyor
Stunning
Slaughtering & Bleeding Blood for disposal
Scalding & Defeathering Feathers for disposal & Water for ETP
Evisceration Non-edible offal’s for disposal & Water for ETP
Post-mortem Examination Condemned birds to be disposed
By-products Harvesting
Inner & Outer Washing Effluent to ETP
Carcass Chilling Effluent to ETP
Weighing & Grading
Chilled Chicken
Dispatch & Transportation
FIGURE B: PROCESS FLOW OF PORTIONING, DEBONING & PACKING OF POULTRY MEAT

Chilled Chicken
Whole Chicken Cutting / Portioning Deboning
Primary Packing
Metal Detection Freezing
Chilled Storage Metal Detection
Secondary Packing
Cold Storage

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FIGURE C: PROCESS FLOW OF PROCESSED POULTRY PRODUCTS
Poultry Meat Raw Ingredients
Mixing / Marination/Emulsion Preparation
Raw Marinated Formed/coated Stuffed Indian Gravy Other Poultry Cured/Smoked/ Canned
Products Products Products Products Dried/ Fermented Products
Primary packing
Freezing / Chilling
Metal detector
Secondary packing
Storage
BRIEF ON PROCESS DETAILS
Procurement & Quality inspection of raw material (Live Poultry Birds)

Poultry intended for slaughter shall be in good health. Precaution shall be taken to minimize
injury to poultry birds. Flock health examination shall be done by qualified veterinary
practitioner. Only healthy poultry / birds shall be transported in a well-ventilated transport
system. Coops preferably made of plastic and specially designed to be used for transport of
poultry shall be in good conditions to avoid injuries to poultry. Transport coops should not
be over-crowded & it should provide enough space for birds. It is advisable not to use any
damaged coops, crates or cages to avoid injury to birds during transportation.
Holding / Resting area
The holding/ resting area shall be adequate in size to rest the birds. The bird vehicle holding
/ resting area shall have suitable facilities to prevent excessive heat and must have overhead
protective shelter. The holding area must have humidification and adequate air ventilation
facility to provide comfort during summer season.
The bird’s vehicle holding yard / resting area shall have suitable facilities to park transport
vehicles in areas that are well ventilated, and are protected from direct sunlight, inclement
weather and extremes of temperature.
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Ante-mortem Examination of Birds
Poultry birds shall subject to ante mortem examination by veterinarian before slaughter.
Ante mortem examination shall be done on a lot basis while poultry birds are in the coops
before or after their removal from the vehicle. A lot is made up of birds from a single house
of poultry grown on a particular farm, but it may be as large as several houses of poultry. Lot
size determination depends upon the criteria defined by the establishment. For Ante-
Mortem, birds shall be taken out from the sample coops for physical examination for any
sign of disease or sickness, if required. If in case of any sickness or disease noticed in the
poultry birds, the entire lot to be put under examination and sick and disease birds shall be
condemned.
Fig 1: Ante-Mortem of Poultry
Unloading & Hanging of Birds in overhead conveyor

Unloading of the birds from vehicle shall be done with due care. Throwing of coops must be
avoided.
Birds shall be held with care and hanged by legs on the shackle of the processing line in a
dimly lit room with blue light (avoid bright lighting). During the hanging process care shall be
taken to avoid fluttering of poultry birds.
Stunning
Prior to slaughter poultry shall be made unconscious by using any suitable method of
stunning (water bath electrical stunning, gas stunning etc.). It induces temporary loss of
consciousness and minimizes the reaction of fear, anxiety, pain and distress to the birds.
Stunning equipment shall be properly maintained to confirm that poultry are unconscious
prior to slaughter. Stunning efficiency is to be ensured in such a way that the recovery time
of bird is maintained within120 seconds.
Slaughtering & Bleeding

Slaughtering can be done by different methods of slaughter (like Halal, Jhatka, Mechanical
etc.).After slaughtering, sufficient time shall be allowed to bleed out the poultry bird
effectively. Minimum 150 seconds shall be allowed to bleed out the slaughtered birds
before entering the scalder. No live bird shall enter scalder.
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Blood collected in bleeding tank to be removed on regular intervals to avoid contamination.
A qualified and trained veterinarian shall be appointed and be responsible for approving
healthy birds for slaughter and to check that the birds are properly slaughtered.
Scalding & Defeathering

Scalding means passing the bird through hot water so as to loosen the feather follicle so
that de-feathering of bird will be done effectively. Scalding shall be carried out at
appropriate temperature depending upon size of the bird to loosen feather follicles.
Scalding process efficiency is determined by the time and temperature combination and it
will be vary as per machine manufacturer and speed of line.
De-feathering means removal of loosed feather immediately after scalding. De-feathering is

done through a mechanical de-feathering machine with rubber fingers. It can be done in
multiple stages to have better quality. Care shall be taken to maintain the rubber fingers
softness to get better de-feathering quality and avoid rupturing of skin.Feathers collected
during de-feathering operations must be removed regularly or continuously.
Dressing of carcass
Dressing of carcass should only commence after ascertaining that the bird is dead.
Evisceration
Evisceration consists of removal of all internal organs from the slaughter birds. After
evisceration carcass along with the viscera and edible offal’s shall be subjected to post-
examination by the veterinary doctor. The Evisceration process is to be carried out in such a
way that the internal organs are ruptured minimally to avoid contamination.
Non-edible offal shall be removed regularly from the evisceration section to avoid
contamination.
General requirements of Slaughter area:

1. The slaughtering area, equipment and implement must be clean, hygienic and sanitized.
2. All tools or equipment’s used in slaughtering shall be made of stainless steel and
maintained clean and sharp.
3. A qualified and trained veterinarian shall be appointed and be responsible for approving
healthy birds for slaughter and to check that the birds are properly slaughtered.
4. Non-edible offal shall be removed regularly from the evisceration section to avoid
contamination.
5. Post mortem reports shall be prepared.
Post Mortem Examination

Post mortem examination means systematic examination of dressed poultry carcass and
visceral organs by the veterinarian for evidence of any abnormal condition. Post mortem
reports shall be prepared. The records shall be maintained as per the lot.
Poultry carcass received directly from other slaughter houses (Municipal / Government /
Private) for further processing must be verified for whether their post mortem reports are
duly received and in order.
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It consists of harvesting/collection of edible poultry organs. In Poultry the edible by-
products includes – Liver, Gizzards, Heart, Feet and Head.
Harvesting of by-products can be done manually or mechanically, depending on availability

of facility.
Inner & Outer washing

Carcass shall be properly washed from inside as well as outside before chilling. The water
should be potable water and should be internally tested for physical, microbial and chemical
parameters. Wash station nozzles and their angles to be maintained for effective cleaning.
Fig 2: Washed Carcass after Inner & Outer Washing
Carcass Chilling
All dressed carcasses shall be chilled at or below 40C by appropriate method within 4 hours
from slaughter. Dressed birds shall be sanitized with appropriate sanitizer before or during
the chilling of bird.
Types of Birds Chilling

1. Immersion Chilling
2. Spray Chilling
3. Air Chilling
Once carcass is chilled to less than 40C, it can be utilised for further purpose.
Weighing & Grading

Grading of chilled chicken can be done manually or with automatic grading machine
Cutting & Portioning

The above chilled carcasses are then transferred to processing hall. The processing hall
temperature shall be maintained at an appropriate temperature to maintain quality of the
product.
Cutting & Portioning consist of cutting of whole chicken in to pieces as per customer
requirement.
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These knives and other accessories are properly sanitized before, at regular interval and
after use. All the storage bins, crates, and other storage facilities shall be cleaned and
sanitized before and after use.
Fig 3- Processing hall for Deboning& Cutting Portioning
Deboning
Process of removal of bones and cartilages from whole chicken to get boneless meat.It can
be done manually or semi-automatic or in automatic line. The temperature in rooms for
deboning out and trimming should be controlled at appropriate temperature such a way
that the hygiene standard is maintained. Care shall be taken to maintain the product
temperature at or below 7 Degree Celsius. The carcass or shell shall be collected, packed
and removed from the section at regular interval.
Raw marinated products:
Poultry meat with or without bones marinated with ingredients and with or without
additives are categorised under“raw marinated products.” It includes both whole pieces /
cuts and comminuted products. Examples include Marinated Chicken Pieces, Marinated
Chicken Tikka, Marinated Chicken Lollipop etc.
Formed/Coated Products:
These products are prepared by mixing of poultry meat with or without bones with
ingredient(s) and/or permitted additive(s). They may or may not be subjected to different
processes like marination, forming, pre-dusting, battering, breading, coating fixation /
forming and fried in fryer etc. Marination can be achieved by simple mixing or tumbling or
by injecting marination. Products may be raw, semi cooked, partially cooked or cooked. It
includes whole pieces, cuts and comminuted products. Examples of such products include,
coated / uncoated products, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Patty, Coated bone-in products etc.
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All the raw materials such as spices, batter and bread crumbs and other ingredients shall, be
sourced from certified approved vendors and stored in plant premises as per the storage
requirements.
Stuffed Products:
Poultry meat mixed/marinated/emulsified with ingredients and with or without additives,

stuffed in casing, cooked, peeling of casing or with casing, may be sliced or diced, and
frozen. Products may be semi-cooked/partially cooked or cooked. Examples of such product
include Chicken Sausages, Chicken Mortedella & Salami, Chicken Ham, Chicken Bacon etc.
Care shall be taken to ensure cleaning and sanitation of Bowl choppers, mixers, extruders,
fillers etc before and after use for production.
All the raw materials such as spices, batter and bread crumbs and other ingredients shall, be
sourced from certified approved vendors and stored in plant premises as per the storage
requirements.
Critical temperatures monitoring devises must be calibrated at regular interval.
Indian Gravy Products:
Products with poultry meat with or without bones, mixed / marinated with ingredients and
with or without additives, cooked and frozen. It includes both whole pieces and cuts and
comminuted products.
Examples include Butter Chicken, Kadhai Chicken, Murg Masala, Chicken Biryani, Cooked
Chicken Kheema etc.
Cleaning and sanitation of required for manufacturing plant and machinery are of great
importance. Hence, care shall be taken to ensure cleaning and sanitation before and after
use for production.
All the raw materials such as spices, additives and other ingredients shall, be sourced from
certified approved vendors and stored in plant premises as per the storage requirements.
Critical temperatures monitoring devises must be calibrated at regular interval.
Other Poultry Products:
It includes whole pieces and cuts, comminuted products and formed & chopped products.
Examples are Chicken Toppings, etc.
use for production.
Cured (including salted) / Smoked Products:
Non-heat treated processed meat and poultry product. Salted products are treated with
sodium chloride. Dry cured (dry pickled) products are prepared by rubbing salt directly on
the meat surface. Wet pickle cured products are prepared by submerging the meat in a
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brine solution. Pump cured products are prepared by injecting brine into the meat. Curing
may also be achieved by addition of additives. Smoked products are also included here. It
includes whole pieces and cuts and comminuted products.
use for production.
Cured (including salted) and dried

These products are non-heat treated processed poultry products which may be cured or
salted as described in Cured (including salted), and then dried, or they may only be dried.
Drying is achieved either in hot air or in vacuum. It includes whole pieces, cuts and
comminuted products.
Fermented Products
Non-heat treated processed poultry products, which are a type of pickled product produced
by the action of lactic acid bacteria in the presence of salt. It includes both whole pieces and
Cuts and comminuted products.
Canned Products
These products are “canned / retort pouch poultry products” which are heat treated
processed poultry products in whole pieces or cuts or in comminuted form. These products
are prepared by mixing of poultry meat with other ingredient(s) and permitted additive(s).
The product may be smoked. The packing medium and other ingredients shall be of food
grade quality.
These products shall be packed in hermetically sealed container and subjected to adequate
heat treatment followed by rapid cooling to ensure that the product is self-stable and safe
for consumption.
Primary Packing
Processed material is weighed and packed in standard packing material which should
confirm FSSRs. (Packaging & Labelling).The food grade declaration/ certificate to be verified
on COA during receiving of the packing material .Packing of chicken meat & chicken meat
products can be done as per the customer requirement and applicable regulation specified
in FSSRs. (Packaging & Labelling) & Legal metrology (Packaged Commodities).
Freezing
Freezing can be done either using blast freezer, Plate freezer or IQF. During Freezing core
temperature of the product should be at or below – 18°C.
Metal Detection
All finished product shall be passed through metal detector.
Metal detector shall be calibrated/ verification at frequency appropriate to assure food
safety.
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Sensitivity of the metal detectors shall be always less than as required or 7.0 mm for any
kind of metal
Secondary Packing
Frozen meat / meat products after passing through metal detector shall be packed in
suitable container. Secondary Packing material shall be secure to prevent spoilage and
contamination during transit and storage.
Chilled Storage
Chilled Poultry meat and Poultry meat product shall be stored in the chiller at or below 4 0C.
Cold Storage
Frozen poultry meat and poultry meat product shall be stored in cold store at or below
minus 18 degrees Celsius till dispatch.
Cold store temperature shall be maintained at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius except
during defrosting cycle. FIFO / FMFO/FEFO method shall be followed in the cold storage for
despatch of product.
Quality Evaluation
Finished products are tested in internal / external laboratory as per the sampling plan
identified by the processing plant, for microbiological & applicable physio -chemical
parameters as defined by FSSAI.
2. LOADING, DISPATCH, WAREHOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, RETAIL PRECAUTIONS

RELATED TO FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY
The product temperature shall be maintained at or below minus 18 degree Celsius for
frozen & at or below 4 degree Celsius for chilled products in any part of the cold chain,
during storage, transport, distribution, and merchandising in retail stores.
Loading and dispatch of finished products

Dispatch vehicle shall be checked for presence of any contaminants, cleanliness,
unacceptable odour and proper working of refrigeration system before loading. Loading
should be done in shortest possible time. Dispatch vehicles shall be cleaned and sanitized
using appropriate cleaning and sanitizing agents regularly to maintain the hygiene standard.
Warehousing
Stacking methods and height depend on several factors: resistance of the package, handling
techniques and thermal state. Packaged and frozen meat is usually handled mechanically,
combining forklift trucks with pallet.
Storage temperature of warehousing should be at or below minus 18 Degrees Celsius except
during defrosting cycle in case of frozen product and at or below 4 degree Celsius in case of
chilled product.
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Transportation
All the transportation systems are expected to maintain the temperature of the processed
meat and meat products within close limits to ensure its optimum safety and recommended
shelf life. It is important that the processed meat and meat products is at the correct
temperature before loading since the refrigeration systems used in most transport
containers are not designed to extract heat from the product but to maintain the
temperature of the product. In large containers used for long distance transportation, food
temperature can be kept within recommended frozen temperature (at or below minus 18
degrees Celsius for frozen and at or below 4 degree Celsius for chilled products). Ensure
proper air circulation is available to maintain product temperature during transportation.
Different modes of transportation:
a) Air- freight: This is used for highly perishable frozen food products. Although this provides a
rapid method of serving distant markets, the main challenge faced is the product is mainly
unprotected by refrigeration for
much of its journey; due to the intermittent holding time. Standard containers with
insulated linings and /or dry ice shall be used.
b) Road/ Rail: Refrigerated containers (for long distance) and Small Insulated / Refrigerated /
Eutectic vans (for short distance) are used to supply food to local retail outlets or directly to
the consumers. All vehicles shall have the temperature monitoring device.
Retail and display
During display; the temperature, temperature fluctuations and visual monitoring (like color
of product, packaging intact, etc.) are the main parameters that determine the quality.
Ensure that products are stored in clean display cases which are covered at all times. See-
through insulated lids are for consumer to look at the product at retail shops. Ensure
products are stored at appropriate temperatures. Temperature differential or range should
be kept at minimum. Adopt first-in-first-out (FIFO) method in the display of products for
sale. Proper declaration on the products is needed & it should comply with requirements of
FSSRs. (Packaging & Labelling).All containers should be cleaned and disinfected daily.
Fig 4- Retail Shop Display
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C. PRE- REQUISITE PROGRAMS
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PRE- REQUISITE PROGRAMS
I.ESTABLISHMENT- DESIGN AND FACILITIES
1. Location and Surroundings
• No Objection Certificate from the Municipality or Panchayat and State Pollution Control
Board to be obtained.
Figure5: Entry to food establishment
• Slaughter Houses/ meat processing unit shall be in located away from areas subject to
flooding unless sufficient safeguards have been provided.
Slaughter house/processing unit shall be located away from environmentally polluted
areas and industrial activities that produce disagreeable or obnoxious odour, fumes,
excessive soot, dust, smoke, chemical or biological emissions and pollutants that pose a
serious threat to food safety. In case there are hazards from other environment
polluting industries located nearby, appropriate measures shall be taken to protect the
area from any potential contamination
• There shall be adequate drainage and provision for cleaning. The premises shall be
constructed / located in a way that drains / storm water should not enter the premises,
to avoid contamination of meat.
• No portion of the Slaughter Houses/ processing unit premises shall ever be used for any
purpose other than it is meant for.
• Access shall be controlled at the entry. Any animals, including dogs, cats or other pets,
should not be allowed to enter processing unit.
• The land outside the factory building shall be maintained free of debris and refuse, and
free from any source of pollution.
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• The roadways and areas serving poultry meat processing unit which are within its
boundaries shall be maintained properly to avoid contamination by dust or permit any
stagnation of water.
• The premises, raw material receiving and finished product dispatch areas shall be
maintained so that they do not contribute to contamination of food by seepage/foot-
born filth or provide a breading place for pests outside the facility.
• The garden and the surrounding area shall be maintained to prevent harbourage or
provide breeding place for pests.
2. Premises and Rooms- Construction, Design, Layouts, Internal Structures and Fittings
*Premises refer to all the elements of building and building surroundings.
Construction, design, layout, Internal Structure and fittings

The correct plant layout is crucial to produce safe products.
Continuous forward movement:
There shall be no possibility of reversal, intersection or overlapping between the live bird&
meat, and between meat & by-products or waste.
The slaughter house shall have separation between clean and dirty sections and shall be
organized.
2.1 Construction, Design and Layout
Plant layout should be designed, constructed and maintained in order to facilitate good
manufacturing and hygienic practices.
Adequate working space is required for the satisfactory performance of all operations. The
slaughter house shall have
• Bird’s vehicle holding yard / resting area for resting of bird before slaughter.
o The bird vehicle holding yard / resting area shall have suitable facilities to park
transport vehicles in areas that are well ventilated, and are protected from direct
sunlight and extremes of temperature.
o The bird vehicle holding yard / resting area shall be adequate in size.
o Ante Mortem Inspection of birds before slaughter is done in the holding yard /
resting area or at unloading point.
• Slaughter hall
o Every such establishment / Slaughter House shall make separate provision in the
slaughter hall for different methods of slaughter (like Halal, Jewish,Jhatka,
mechanical etc).
o After every type of operation, the slaughter house shall be cleaned, washed and
sanitized thoroughly.
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o Stunning and bleeding areas should be physically separated from defeathering area,
so that cross contamination is minimised.
o Areas for scalding, de-feathering, evisceration (or similar operations) should also be
appropriately separated from portioning and processing areas.
o Slaughter hall shall have provision of collection of blood and wastes & holding area
for suspected carcass / condemned carcass.
o Slaughter hall shall have adequate facility for chilling of carcass etc.
• Portioning / Deboning Section

o Portioning / Deboning section should be separate from slaughter, de-feathering and
evisceration area.
o Meat Portioning section shall be laid out and equipped so as to ensure that edible
meat does not come into contact with floors, walls or other fixed structures, except
those which are specifically designed for contact with meat.
o Entry to this section should be separate to maintain required hygiene standard

o Protective clothing of staff and workmen should be different from that of slaughter /
de-feathering / Evisceration area
o Appropriate hall temperature shall be ensured to maintain the product temperature
at or below 7 Degree Celsius to ensure quality of meat.
• Processed Product Section

o Meat processing section shall be laid out and equipped so as to ensure that edible
meat does not come into contact with floors, walls or other fixed structures, except
those which are specifically designed for contact with meat.
o Separate entry to be provided to Processed Product Section
o Separate workmen should be deployed in this section and they shall not be
permitted to work in slaughter / de-feathering / Portioning & deboning area.
o Appropriate hall temperature shall be ensured to maintain the product temperature
at or below 7 Degree Celsius to ensure quality of meat.
• Separate space for inedible & edible parts of birds

Both edible and inedible parts of birds should be in separate and distinct rooms/
spaces.
2.2 Internal Structure
- Floors should be hard, impervious, washable, non-slippery and made of nontoxic

materials, without crevices and should be easy to clean and sufficient slope to allow
adequate drainage.
- Walls should be made of impervious materials, smooth and without crevices for easy
cleaning and sanitation and to avoid accumulation/absorption of dust, blood/meat
particles, and microbial/fungal growth. The wall to floor junctions should be smooth. It is
preferred to have curved junctions.
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- Ceilingsand overhead fixtures should be so designed, constructed and finished as to
prevent any accumulation of dirt and minimize condensation, mould development and
flaking and should be easy to clean;
- Windows and other openings should be so constructed as to avoid accumulation of dirt

and those which open should be fitted with insect screen. Screens should be easily
removable for cleaning & sanitation and kept in good repair.
- Doors should have smooth, non-absorbent surfaces and where appropriate, be self-
closing and close fitting and easy to clean & sanitize;
Figure 6: Doors and windows covered with wire mesh to prevent entry of dirt, dust, pests and birds
- Stairs lift cages and auxiliary structures such as platforms, ladders, chutes, should be so
situated and constructed as not to cause contamination of meat.
3. Equipment & Containers
• Equipment and utensilsin contact with exposed meat and meat products should
o have smooth impervious surface &non-absorbent

o have resistant to corrosion,
o made of material which is non-toxic,
o Shall not transmit odour or taste,
o free from pits and crevices,
o capable of withstanding repeated exposure to normal cleaning and
disinfection,
o be easily cleaned and disinfected
• Sanitary equipment: Placing and location of all sanitary equipment should permit easy
access and thorough cleaning.
• Containers for inedible material and waste should be leak proof or disposable and
where appropriate, able to be closed securely.
• Refrigerated Spaces should be equipped with temperature measurement and / or

recording devices that are calibrated at regular interval.
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• Equipment Identification - Equipment and utensils used for inedible material or waste
should be so identified and should not be used for edible products. Also, containers
holding hazardous substances shall be closed when not in use, stored separately and
lockable to prevent malicious or accidental contamination of food.
• Electrical Fittings - shall be of such material and of such construction as to enable them
to be kept clean. The implements shall be of metal or other cleanable and durable
material resistant to corrosion.
• Knives, other tools and equipment’s shall be clean and sanitized prior to use. Suitable and
sufficient facilities shall be provided within the establishment / slaughter house for
cleaning and sanitization of knives, other tools and equipment. The knives and scissors
used should be of stainless steel.
• Equipment, Utensils and Machinery that come in direct contact with food shall be
hygienically designed, constructed, located and, if necessary, installed to ensure that they
can be adequately cleaned, sanitized and maintained to avoid contamination.
4. Facilities & Utilities
The facilities& Utilities are essential services that play a vital role to industry. Quality
facilities and utilities provided like water, light, hygienic facilities etc. are the pre-requisite
for an effective food safety.
4.1 Water Supply
• A constant and sufficient supply of clean potable water (cold and hot) should be made
available in the slaughter and processing halls during working hours.
• Adequate supply and/or storage facilities shall be provided. Storage for distribution
should be protected against contamination. Those shall be adequately designed, made
of material, that is non-toxic and corrosion resistant and periodically cleaned and
maintained. The records of the same shall be maintained.
• Potable water quality shall be as specified in the latest edition of BIS standard on
drinking water (IS10500). Potable water shall be analysed at least semi-annually to
confirm that it meets the requirements of this standard.
• Non potable water can be used for cleaning of those equipment’s which does not come
in contact with food, or food steam production. It can be used for firefighting,
refrigeration equipment, washroomsetc.
• Non potable water pipes shall be clearly distinguished from those in use for potable
water. Colour coding is recommended.
4.2 Ice and Steam
• Ice should be made from potable water and should be manufactured, handled and
stored so as to protect it from contamination.
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• Steam used in contact directly with meat should be produced from potable water and
contain no substances which may be hazardous to health or may contaminate the
processed meat and meat product.
4.3 Drainage and Waste Disposal
4.3.1 Drainage system
• There shall be adequate and efficient drainage and plumbing systems.

• All drains and gutters shall be properly and permanently installed with traps and
screens.
• The drainage system for blood shall either be underground for easy cleaning or a
portable receptacle with
Lid.
Figure: Keep no open drain holes or drains inside the plant
Figure7: Install covered drainage system inside the premises
4.3.2 Waste disposal system

• An efficient effluent and waste disposal system shall be present.
• There should be efficient drainage and disposal of non-edible offal.
• Waste storage area should be constructed in such a manner as to avoid contamination
of food, potable water supplies, equipment and building.
• All effluent lines (including sewer systems) should be large enough to carry peak loads.
4.4 Cleaning Facilities
• Adequate facilities should be provided for cleanliness of food contact surfaces namely
floor, wall, plastic crates, equipment, table tops etc.
• Suitable and sufficient facilities shall be made available at convenient places with in the
slaughter house/ meat processing unit for the sterilization knives and other equipment
used in the slaughter house/ meat processing unit.
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4.5 Personnel Facilities and Toilets
• Changing rooms/lockers
o Suitable and sufficient facilities for persons working in the slaughter and
meat processing halls shall be provided for changing their clothes, keeping
their personal belongings and Foot sanitation.
• Provision of toilets
o Sufficient number of latrines, urinals for each gender shall be provided.
o Toilets should be so designed as to ensure hygienic removal of waste matter.
o Toilets should be well lit and ventilated and should not open directly on to
food handling areas.
Figure 8: Gender specific toilets; clean toilet facility
• Hand washing facilities
o Hand wash facility shall be provided with potable water at adequate

temperature, fitted with dispensers for liquid soap or other hand cleansing
agents (sanitizer) and suitable hygienic means of drying hands.
o Facility shall be provided adjacent to toilets and in such a position that the
employee must pass them when entering or returning to the processing area.
o Where paper towels are used, a sufficient number of dispensers and
receptacles should be provided near to each washing facility.
o Dustbins to throw used paper towels should be foot-operated.
o Taps should be of non-hand operable type. (Can be elbow operated, foot
operated or automatic).
o Notices shall be posted directing personnel how to wash their hands
effectively and also after using the toilets.
4.6 Storage facility
The food storage facilities shall be designed & constructed to: –
- provide protection from dust, condensation, waste, pest access and harbourage and
other sources of contamination.
- be dry, well ventilated and enable monitoring and control of temperature and
humidity in storage areas where specified.
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- be easy to maintain and clean. All materials and products shall be stored off the floor
and with sufficient space away from the walls to allow inspection and pest control
activities to be carried out.
Adequate facilities for the storage shall be provided. Storage space should be
physically separated or segregated for –
- Raw material (like seasonings, spices, additives, ingredients etc)

- Packaging material
- Returned/rejected material
- Recalled material
- Allergens
- Semi processed material
- Final product
- Hazardous chemical (used in engineering)
- Cleaning & disinfection chemical
- Engineering tools
- Waste material (both bio degradable & non-biodegradable)
Storage areas shall be maintained at temperatures, wherever required:
- Freezer maintained at -18°C

- Refrigerators maintained at 4°C
- Room Temperature at 37°C
- Hot holding unit maintained at or above 60°C
4.7 Air Quality and Ventilation
• Ventilation should be provided to prevent excessive heat, steam condensation, dust and
to remove contaminated air.
• The direction of the air flow always from clean area to unclean or dirty area.
• Ventilation openings should be provided with an insect screen or other protective
enclosure of non-corrosive material & Screens should be easily removable for cleaning.
4.8 Lighting
• Adequate natural or artificial lighting should be provided throughout the slaughter

house/ meat processing unit.
• All lightings should be well distributed.
• Where appropriate, the lighting should not alter colours.
Processing Areas Recommended Light

Intensity(Lux)
All Inspection areas 540 Lux
Work rooms 220 Lux
Other areas 110 Lux
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• Light bulbs and fixtures suspended over plant in any stage of production should be
protected to prevent contamination in case of breakage.
Figure 9 : Protected Tubelight
4.9 Laboratory Facility

• Depending on the size of the operation, a well-equipped laboratory shall engage with
qualified (Chemist / Analyst and Micro Biologist) and trained personnel.
• The in-house microbiological laboratory with sterilization room, media preparation
room, incubation room, laminar flow and washing room has to be provided to do the
microbiological examination of dressed birds, water, air, personal working in the plant.
• Every slaughterhouse shall engage veterinarians depending on size of the operation for
ante-mortem and post-mortem examination.
4.10 Others
• Work Shop: Routine repairing and maintenance of the plant.
• Generator Room: Generator for providing power during the breakdown,
• Electrical Plant:The electrical panels should have rubber mats below to prevent from
any electric shock to any employee working at the station.
• Refrigeration Plant: Suitable capacity of refrigeration system shall be provided to

achieve adequate temperatures wherever required.
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II CONTROL OF OPERATIONS
1. Transportation &Receipt at Slaughter House
• Healthy birds free from diseases should be transported to the slaughter room in a
properly ventilated vehicle with minimal risk of injury.
• Transport vehicle should not be overcrowded and enough space should be provided to
the birds as per regulatory guidelines time to time. In case of birds, they are transported
in the coops preferably made of plastic. Transportation of live birds shall be done in such
way to avoid jerks, injuries and stress to the birds.
• The birds meant for slaughter should be certified by a qualified veterinarian for their
fitness.
• Vehicle should be thoroughly disinfected with suitable disinfectant.
2. Storage of Raw and Packaging materials
All packaging materials used to pack the processed meat at final stage should be located
away from raw material receiving area.
3. Meat and Meat Products (Poultry) Processing including pre-processing
3.1 Resting of birds

• Poultry held in holding area should be provided with adequate ventilation such as fans
and foggerswhere they can rest after stressful transportation.
3.2 Ante Mortem Inspection

• Poultry shall be adequately rested and subjected to ante-mortem examination by
veterinarian before slaughter.
• In case of poultry birds that are brought in the coops, ante-mortem inspection may be
carried before or after their removal from the vehicle.Lot size determination depends
upon the criteria defined by the slaughter houses. Generally, a lot is made up of birds
reared on a particular farm.
• InAnte-mortem examination, external examination of general condition of live poultry is
carried out. The records of ante mortem examination shall be maintained.
• Ante mortem Judgments includes: 1. Fit / Approved for Slaughter 2. Unfit / Not
approved for Slaughter
• Poultry found not fit for slaughter shall be declared as “condemned” on ante-mortem
inspection and thereof their destruction shall be carried out under direct supervision of
the authorized veterinarian.
3.3 Stunning
Stunning equipment shall be properly maintained to confirm that poultry are
unconscious prior to slaughter. Stunning efficiency is to be ensured in such a way that
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the recovery time of bird is maintained within 120 seconds. It should be ensured that no
bird dies of stunning.
Stunning of Birds (Electric Reversible)
• All guiding bars should make contact with shackle prior to birds entering in to the
stunner.
• Precaution shall be taken to avoid pre-stun shock to the birds while entering the
stunner.
• Birds should enter the stunning bath in such way that the heads of all birds should be
fully immersed in water.
• To improve efficiency of stunning salt solution can be added in water bath of stunner.
• To improve stunning efficiency water spray can be done at the juncture of feet &
shackles before birds entering stunner.
• The shackles need to be in contact as they enter stunner and stay in contact at all times
with guiding bar while traveling through the stunner.
• Water level in the stunner should be sufficient enough so that heads of all the birds
properly immersed in to the stunner water bath.
• Frequency of Stunner should be set as per the size of birds to get effective stunning.
Frequency will depend on the type of stunner, size of bird & the stunner manufacturer
specification. The objective is to have proper stunning & no bird dies of stunning.
• Personnel responsible for assessing proper stunning should able to evaluate and
recognize signs of an effective stunning and person should take immediate corrective
action in case of ineffective or incomplete stunning of birds.
• Stunning efficiency should be monitored immediately after stunning or before
slaughtering of birds. Stunning efficiency is to be ensured in such a way that the
recovery time of bird is maintained within120 seconds.
• To monitor recovery time, take birds off the line after stunner and before slaughter and
place birds on their side in a dry area.
Figure 10: Stunning
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3.4 Slaughtering and Bleeding
• Humane slaughtering methods to be used for slaughtering

• All knives used for slaughtering shall be sterilized to a minimum temperature of 82
degree Celsius
• After slaughtering, sufficient time i.e. minimum 150 seconds shall be allowed to bleed
out the poultry effectively before entering the scalder.
• No live bird should enter the scalder. The blood should be collected in an under-
drainage facility/tank. No live bird should enter the scalder.
3.5 Scalding and Defeathering
• Scalding of slaughtered birds shall be carried at appropriate temperature depending

upon size of the bird to loosen feather follicles.
• Defeathering shall be done in a way that rupturing of the skin is avoided and removal
of feather is ensured.
• All birds shall pass through potable water shower after defeathering.
3.6 Evisceration
• Evisceration process shall be carried in such a way that there is minimum damage to
internal organs to avoid contamination
• After evisceration, internal viscera along with dressed carcass shall be presented for
post mortem examination.
3.7 Post-Mortem
• Post-mortem examination refers to the systematic examination of dressed carcasses

and visceral organs by the veterinarian.
• The slaughter house shall provide appropriate facility like light, hand wash stations
and condemned bird/organs containers for post-mortem examination.
• The general method to conduct on-line post mortem involves Visual examination
and smell in order to detect diseases, abnormalities and contamination. Internal
organs must be exposed for visual examination and palpation.
• Post Mortem Judgments includes: 1. approved / Fit for human Consumption, 2. Unfit
for human consumption or 3. Partial Condemnation.
• All carcasses / parts declared as “unfit” on post-mortem inspection shall be marked
as “condemned”. Condemned birds / parts shall be stored separately for disposal
and thereof their destruction shall be carried out under direct supervision of the
authorized veterinarian.
• All dressed bird shall pass through water shower after evisceration and shall be
sanitized before or during the chilling of carcass using suitable sanitizer.
• Potable water should be available in sufficient quantity for washing of carcasses and
edible offal’s.
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3.8 Carcass Chilling
All dressed birds shall be chilled below 4 °C by appropriate method within 4 hours from
slaughter with any appropriate means.
3.9 Post Slaughter Requirements
• The temperature in rooms for deskinning, portioning, bone-out, trimming and

packing shall be maintained so that meat temperature can be controlled below 7
degree Celsius.
• All operations in connection with the preparation or packing of chicken / chicken
products shall be carried out under hygienic conditions. Particular attention needs to
be given to temperature control.
• It is important that cold chain shall not be interrupted except to a minimal extend
necessary for practical operations. Chicken/Chicken products shall be handled,
stored and transported in a manner that will protect it from contamination and
deterioration.
• Chilled and Frozen meat shall be subjected to chilling and freezing in an appropriate
equipment in such a way that product attains a temperature of at or below 4°C for
chilled meat and at or below -18°C for frozen meat at the thermal centre after
thermal stabilization. It shall be further stored at or below 4°C and -18°C
respectively for chilled meat and frozen meat till dispatch.
3.10 Specific requirements for Manufacturing of Processed Poultry Products
• In addition to the above-mentioned practices, following special requirements shall

be followed by food business operators engaged in manufacturing and processing of
processed poultry meat products.
• Special care of food safety control measures related to cooking, handling and
packing shall be taken for cooked poultry meat products.
• Cooked poultry meat products are those products that are subjected to heat
treatment, wherein minimum thermal core temperature of 75 degree Celsius is
achieved.
• The cooking should be adequate to eliminate and reduce hazards to an acceptable
level which might have introduced at raw food level.
• The cooked product should be handled in a manner which will prevent
recontamination of the product.
• Products which are heated below 75 degree Celsius but above 60 degree Celsius
there may be a microbiological safety risk, such type of products shall be treated as
semi-cooked products. These products shall be re-heated above 75 degree Celsius
before consumption. Special instruction shall also be given on the product label
stating re-heating of the product above 75 degree Celsius before consumption.
• Products which are exposed to heating but below 60 degree Celsius shall be treated
as raw processed meat products. Such type of products shall be cooked above 75
degree Celsius before consumption.
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3.11 Outsourcing of meat
• Outsourced meat shall only be procured from a FSSAI licensed slaughter facility. It
shall be ensured thatante-mortem and post-mortem inspection have been carried
out in accordance with the requirements prescribed in ante-mortem and post-
mortem examination.
• Such meat shall be transported from the slaughter facility to the poultry processing
unit under hygienic and sanitary conditions. It shall be transported in a clean
insulated refrigerated container with covers (lids) with precautions to ensure that no
contamination /cross contamination or deterioration takes place and at appropriate
temperature (chilled meat at or below 4 degree Celsius and frozen meat at or below
-18 degree Celsius.)
4. Allergen Management
4.1 Allergen handling
Major Allergens are: –
1. Cereals containing gluten; i.e., wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt or their
hybridized strains and products of these;
2. Crustacean and products of these;
3. Eggs and egg products;
4. Fish and fish products;
5. Soybeans and products of these;
6. Milk and milk products (lactose included);
7. Peanut, tree nuts and nut products; and
8. Sulphite in concentrations of 10 mg/kg or more.”
4.2 Allergen Control and Management
• Display all the allergens at the relevant places in the processing and storage
areas for awareness among all the employees. All raw materials that are
allergens should be labelled with a tag that states “Allergen.”
• Maintain all ingredient flow during the manufacturing from non-allergen
using areas to allergen using areas. This will help prevent cross-
contamination. Preferably products containing non-allergen ingredients
should run before the product containing allergic ingredients.
• Store all allergic foods or ingredients at a designated area. For partially used
allergic packets, the production staff should ensure the partially used packet
should be stored separately and completely sealed and identified with label.
• Dedicated scoops, utensils shall be used for specific allergens. Thorough
cleaning should be there between allergic containing product manufacture
and non-allergic containing product manufacture. When production
scheduling and cleaning operations are not performed between allergen
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containing production runs, allergen testing must be performed. For. E.g.
ELIZA test kits are used to verify.
5. Packaging materials and meat storage including warehousing
• Packaging material shall be stored in appropriate areas for effective protection from
dust, condensation, drains, waste and other sources of contamination during
storage. Storage areas shall be dry, and well ventilated.
• If the meat is intended to be chilled /frozen, ensure that meat remains chilled/frozen
during storage and adequate temperature is maintained and monitored.
• All materials and products shall be stored off the floor and with sufficient space
between the material and walls to allow inspection, cleaning and pest control
activities to be carried out.
6. Packaging
• The packaging design and materials shall provide protection for products in order to
prevent contamination, damage and accommodate required labelling as laid down
under the FSS Act & the Regulations there under. Only Food grade packaging
materials as specified FSSR regulation shall be used.
• The food packaging materials shall be inspected before use to prevent using
damaged, defective or contaminated packaging, which may lead to contamination of
the product.
• The poultry slaughterhouses and processing units shall have effective procedures in
place to confirm that contaminated, damaged or defective reusable containers are
properly cleaned and sanitized, repaired or replaced, as appropriate, before re-use.
• The packaging materials or gases where used, shall be non-toxic and shall not pose
threat to the safety and suitability of processed product under the specified
conditions of storage and use.
• Wrapping and packaging operations shall be carried out so as to avoid contamination
of the products.
7. Rework and control of non-conforming products
7.1 Rework management

• Stored rework materials shall be protected from exposure to microbiological,
chemical or extraneous matter contamination.
• Rework shall be stored, handled and used in such a way that product safety, quality,
traceability and regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Rework shall be clearly identified and/or labelled to allow traceability. Traceability
records for rework shall be maintained.
• Rework is incorporated into a product as an ‘in process step’, the acceptable
quantity, the process step, method of addition, type and conditions of rework,
including any necessary pre-processing stages, shall be defined.
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• Rework activities involve removing a product from filled or wrapped packages,
Controls shall be put in place to ensure the removal and segregation of packaging
materials and to avoid contamination of the product with extraneous matter.
7.2 Non-conformance
• A non-conformance could be identified through customer complaints, internal

audits, external audits, and incoming material inspection or simply during normal
testing and inspection activities.
• All non- conformance incidents should be recorded and assessed.
• There should be a defined storage area and handling procedure for non-confirming
raw material, packing material and finished goods.
8. Transportation of Meat and Meat Products
• While loading in the refrigerated containers, the temperature in the container has to
be brought to -12oC (Precooling) so that there is no thawing of the frozen meat
cartons while they are loaded. However, in case of chilled products, precooling
temperature shall be at or below 4OC
• The containers have to be clean and disinfected before loading.
• After loading it is sealed and taken to destination either by rail/road. The
temperature should be maintained and monitored at or below -18OC for frozen and
at or below 4OC for chilled/fresh products at all times.
• Conveyances and/or containers used for transporting shall be kept clean and
maintained in good repair condition to protect meat from contamination and shall
be designed and constructed to permit adequate cleaning and/or disinfection.
• Meat and meat products in conveyances and/or containers are to be so placed and
protected as to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Unpacked Fresh / Chilled / Frozen meat shall not be transported with other food
products to avoid cross contamination.
• Where conveyances and/or containers are used for transporting anything in addition
to foodstuffs or for transporting different foods at the same time, there shall be,
where necessary, effective separation of products to prevent cross-contamination.
• Where conveyances and/or containers are used for transportation anything other
than foodstuffs or for transporting different foods, there shall be effective cleaning
between loads to avoid risk of contamination.
• Fresh Poultry meat meant for immediate sale need not be stored in cool conditions.
It can be transported in suitable a hygienic and sanitary condition in clean containers
with covers to the retail shops/selling units with adequate precautions to ensure
that no contamination or deterioration takes place.
9. Food Traceability and Recall
• The Poultry slaughterhouses and processing units shall have a system for assigning
codes or batch / lot numbers to live poultry, incoming materials, packaging materials
and finished products, etc. This will help to identify products.
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• The Poultry slaughterhouses and Processing unitsshall have a documented and
effective product recall plan in place in accordance with the Food Safety & Standards
(Food Recall) Regulations, 2017.
• Such a plan shall allow the poultry slaughterhouses and processing units to
effectively locate all affected products that may cause a potential threat to public
health and enable the complete, rapid recall of the implicated lot of the product
from the market.
• Where a product has been recalled because of an immediate health hazard, other
products which are produced under similar conditions which may also present a
hazard to public health shall be evaluated for safety and may need to be recalled.
• Recalled products shall be held under supervision until they are destroyed, used for
purposes other than human consumption, determined to be safe for human
consumption, or reprocessed/reworked in a manner to ensure their safety.
10. Quality Control
• The Poultry slaughterhouses and processing units shall have a quality control
programme in place to include inspection and testing of incoming, in-process and
finished products.
• Adequate infrastructure including an in-house laboratory facility and / or engaging
with an external laboratory facility, withqualified, trained and competent testing
personnelshall be available for carrying out testing. Calibration of laboratory
equipment’s shall be done annually.
• Microbiological examination needs to be carried out periodically for air, water,
personal hygiene (hand swabs) and food contact surfaces (knives, packaging tables,
equipment etc) to ensure food safety in finished products.
• Ensure testing of relevant chemical and/or microbiological contaminants in food
products in accordance with these regulations as frequently as required on the basis
of historical data and risk assessment to ensure production and delivery of safe food
through own or NABL accredited /FSSAI notified labs at least once in six months. It is
recommended to retain the control samples, till the end of shelf life.
• Records of testing shall be maintained.
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III. Establishment- Maintenance and Sanitation
1. Cleaning and Sanitation
• Food premises and equipment shall be maintained in an appropriate state of repair and
cleanliness in order to function as intended, facilitate all sanitation procedures and
prevent contamination of food, such as from metal shards, flaking plaster, food debris
and chemicals.
• Cleaning and disinfection chemicals shall be approved for use in food industry wherever
chances of it may come in direct or indirect contact through equipment or plant
surfaces, handled and used carefully and in accordance with manufacturers’
instructions, for example, using the correct dilutions, and stored (designated area with
lock and key provisions, having access to authorized person only) in clearly identified
containers to avoid the risk of contaminating meat
A. Cleaning Procedures and Methods:

• Cleaning shall remove meat residues and dirt and it can be carried out by the separate
or the combined use of physical methods, such as heat, scrubbing, turbulent flow and
vacuum cleaning or other methods that avoid the use of water, and chemical methods
using detergents, alkalis or acids. For eg. Tables, Floor and walls should be scrubbed and
washed with soap and potable water and should be sanitized with appropriate sanitizer
thereafter. Knives , scissors, sharpners etc should be washed & sterilized /disinfected
(temp not less than 82 degree Celsius ).
• Cleaning and Sanitation Procedure includes one or more following steps appropriate to
the equipment’s requirements:
a. Dry Clean- removing all pieces of meat, fat and other product residues.
b. Soaking- small pieces/parts of equipment can be soaked in a tank of water and
detergent. Large Equipment, floor and walls can be foamed.
c. Physical Cleaning- after soaking, equipment is cleaned manually, using a brush or
mechanically using high pressure or steam cleaning. Manual scouring to remove
protein crusts and adhesive layers.
d. Rinsing- thorough hose down with warm water to remove detergent residues,
contamination.
e. Drying- excess water should be removed from horizontal surfaces by wiping with
paper towels or scraping with scrubbers.
f. Sanitation- sanitising agents may be applied as spray or mist, immediately after
post cleaning rinse until next day’s production.
g. Pre-operation hose down- this serves to remove sanitizer residues and to rinse off
contamination
h. Detergents- Detergent formulation may belong to the following categories-
a. Alkalis- Caustic soda, caustic potash, carbonate, silicate, phosphate
b. Acids- phosphoric, nitric, citric, glycolic, sulphamic, hydrochloric
c. Chelating Agents- EDTA, NTA, gluconate, glucoheptonate, citrate
d. Solvents- isopropanol, propylene glycol, butyl diglycol, ethers.
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e. Surfactants- anionic (Ammonium lauryl sulphate), Cationic (quartz-
quaternary Ammonium compounds) non-ionic, amphoteric.
f. Inhibitors- organic, (sodium benzoate). Inorganic, (sodium nitrite, sodium
chromate)
g. Enzymes- protease, lipase, amylase
h. Oxidising Agents- hypochlorite, Isocyanurates, Dichlor, Stabilized Chlorine
Dioxide, Hydrogen per oxide.
i. Stabilizers-Cynuric acid
j. Viscosity modifiers.
B. Cleaning and Sanitizing Programme

• Cleaning and sanitizing programmes shall be established at facility to ensure that the
poultry-processing equipment and environment are maintained in a hygienic condition
to prevent contamination of meat, such as from metal shards, flaking plaster, meat
debris and chemicals and records of the same shall be maintained. The programme
should ensure that all parts of the establishments are appropriately clean, and shall
include the cleaning of cleaning equipment.
• A validation mechanism should be in place for all cleaning programme.
• Master cleaning &sanitation schedule shall be maintained for overall facility which
includes:
o Areas (e.g. holding area, storage area, refrigerated spaces, freezing cabinets,
changing facilities, toilets, inspection area etc. ) equipment (scalder, defeathering
machine, eviscerator, chiller, metal detector, trolleysetc), utensils and
implements (like knives, saws, mechanical instruments, trays, weighing
machines, pallets, etc.) to be cleaned;
o Cleaning method and frequency of cleaning;
o Monitoring arrangements for checking effectiveness of cleaning
o Person responsible for cleaning; and
o Persons responsible for monitoring & verification of effectiveness of cleaning.
In case of any deviation, correction & corrective actions taken shall be recorded.
Figure 11 Floor should be in kept clean and tidy
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Figure 12 Cleaning Materials and Placement

Figure 13: Dedicated chemical (cleaning/ pest control) storage room with provision of lock and key
2. Maintenance
1. Preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery shall be carried out regularly

as per the instructions of the manufacturer.
2. A preventive maintenance programme must include all devices used to monitor
and/or control food safety hazards and cover the maintenance procedure, frequency
and identification of the person (and/ or external agency) responsible for
maintenance activity.
3. Internal & External calibration schedule for critical food safety equipment’s should
be maintained.
4. Corrective maintenance shall be carried out in such a way that production on
adjoining lines or equipment is not at risk of contamination and post maintenance
verification to be get verified.
5. Temporary fixes when used shall not put product safety at risk and should be
removed / permanently fixed in a timely manner.
6. Lubricants, heat transfer fluids or any other similar material used shall be food grade
where there is a risk of direct contact with the product.
7. It is recommended as best practice to maintain plant equipment’s breakdown
records.
8. Loose items control policy (Nut & bolts, Nails broken pieces or smaller parts of
machines) should be followed to prevent any contamination with product or
packaging material.
Fig 14 Maintenance tools stored separately in designated and clean manner
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3. Pest Control
1. Every suitable measure shall be taken to exclude flies, rats, mice, vermin etc. from
the slaughter houses/meat processing unit.
2. Bait stations should be installed outside and Glue traps inside the processing and
slaughtering halls.
3. Only approved baits and pesticides should be used.
4. A valid and legal contract with the third party/ pest control service providers should
be available in the premises.
5. The organization shall have a nominated pest control technician to manage pest
control activities and/or deal with external pest management agency.
6. Slaughter House/Meat processing unit and surrounding areas should be regularly
examined for evidence of infestation.
7. There should be an effective and continuous programme for the control of insects,
rodents or other vermin. Records shall be maintained for the same.
8. In case any pest gains entrance to the slaughter house/ meat processing unit or
surrounding areas, control measures (involving treatment with physical or chemical
or biological agents) should only be undertaken by or under direct supervision of a
trained personnel.
Figure 15 Insecticutors should be switched on
Do not allow stagnation for pest

breeding
Figure 16 Water Stagnation
Pesticides can be used but
- Should only be applied if other precautionary methods cannot be used effectively.

- Only pesticides approved for use in the slaughter house/meat processing unit by
competent authority should be used.
- Maintain record of MSDS for each Pesticides used in a workplace shall be available at
the site.
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- They shall be handled and dispensed only by authorized and properly trained
personal
- Pesticides to be stored away from processing area and should be located in closed
cabinet outside the premises.
- Greatest care should be exercised to prevent any contamination of the meat
equipment or utensils.
- Before pesticides are applied all meat should be removed from the room and all
equipment and utensils should be thoroughly washed prior to being used again.
Pest control 4 D method
4. Waste Disposal Management
1. Waste stores and dust bins must be kept appropriately clean, free of pests and in
closed conditions and shall be disposed as per local rules and regulations including
those for plastic and other non- environment friendly materials.
2. Waste should be removed from the meat handling and other working areas at
intervals and at least daily.
3. Waste to be handled in such a manner so as to exclude contamination of food or
potable water. Precaution should be taken to prevent access to waste by pests.
4. Sufficient number oftrolleys (rust proof) or cratesshould be provided in the
processing hall for quick removal of bones and other wastes. Separate trolleys /
crates should be provided for slaughter hall, deboning hall and packing area to avoid
contamination and easy identification.
5. Suitable and sufficient receptacles furnished with closely fitted covers shall be
provided for collection and removal of all garbage, filth and refuse from the
slaughter house at a convenient time to a place away from the factory for disposal.
6. Immediately after disposal of waste, receptacles used for storage and any
equipment which has come into contact with the waste should be cleaned and
disinfected
7. All slaughterhouse solid & liquid waste shall be treated as per applicable Pollution
Control Board Norms.
8. Waste disposal SOP should be defined & Hazardous waste disposal records to be
maintained
9. It is recommended as best practice to store bio degradable & non-degradable waste
separately.
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IV. Establishment- Personal Hygiene
1. Health Status
• No person suffering from infectious or contagious diseases (like infected wounds,
skin infections, sores or with diarrhoea etc.) shall be allowed to work in the slaughter
house/meat procession unit.
• Any person so affected, shall immediately report illness or symptoms of illness to the
management
• Annual medical examination of all meat handlers and employees shall be done from
a registered medical practitioner; to ensure that they are free from infectious and
other communicable disease.
• A record of these examinations signed by a registered medical practitioner shall be
maintained for inspection.
• All meat handlers shall be inoculated against the enteric group of disease and a
certificate thereof shall be kept for inspection.
• In case of an epidemic, all meat handlers should be vaccinated irrespective of the
yearly vaccination.Employee who come into direct or indirect contact with edible
parts of birds or meat in a course of their work, where necessary, have a medical
examination prior to employment.
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Fig 17. Management of periodic medical check-ups and vaccinations in line with Schedule IV (FSSR 2011) for
employees and food handlers
In case of any injury/cut:
• Any person who is cut or injured should discontinue working with meat immediately
(preparation, handling, packing or transportation)
• Should be suitably bandaged.
• No exposed bandage should be worn. All bandages should be completely protected
by a water proof covering, different in colour, and clearly visible and is of such a
nature that it cannot become accidentally detached.
• Only bandage with above mentioned type is allowed to wear inside the slaughter
house/Processing Unit.
• First aid facilities should be provided in the facility.
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2. Personal Cleanliness
• Meat handlers shall maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness with adequate
and suitable clean protective clothing, head covering, face mask, gloves, gum boots
etc. All wares should be washed, unless designed to be disposed, and should be
maintained in a clean condition consistent with the nature of the work in which the
person is engaged.
• If wearing gloves during the slaughter and dressing of birds and the handling of
meat, it has to be ensured that they are of an approved type for the particular
activity, e.g. stainless-steel chain gloves, synthetic fibres, nitrile and they are used
according to specifications, e.g. washing before use, changing or sanitizing gloves
when contaminated
• All meat handlers working in the deboning hall must wash their hands with soap and
sanitizer.
• All persons entering the slaughter house/meat processing unit shall wash their hands
step by step as mentioned below:
➢ Wet hands with potable water
➢ Apply liquid soap and make a lather for at least 30 seconds
➢ Apply to every part of hands including nails, between fingers, potable water
followed cover full hands, and on both the sides of the hands.
➢ Wash with potable water
➢ Disinfect / dry their hands
Fig 18: Notices requiring hand-washing should be displayed
• Hand washing shall be done:
o At the beginning of food handling activities;

o Immediately after using the toilet;
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o After handling raw food or any contaminated material, tools, equipment or
work surface,
o On coughing/sneezing, smoking; to avoid contamination of other food items.
o After handling chemicals
Figure 19: Touch free (hands free) taps at wash basins to

avoid cross contamination
Fig 20: Foot Operated Hand Washing System
Fig 22: Auto Shoe Cover and gum

Fig 21: Automatic IPA hand sanitizer Fig 23: Automatic hand-washing and
Boots
at entrance foot cleaning system
Fig 24: Provision of hand dryer for Fig 25 Usage of sanitizer (IPA) before going
drying hands at entrance inside process
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Fig 26: Storage of personal hygiene clothing system
3. Personal behavior
1. The slaughter house/processing unit shall implement an effective personal hygiene

programme that identifies hygienic behaviour and habits to be followed by
personnel to prevent contamination of food.
2. Any behaviour or unhygienic practices which could result in contamination of meat
shall be prohibited in meat processing, distribution, storage and handling areas. This
includes smoking, chewing or eating, sneezing or coughing over unprotected meat,
spitting etc.
3. Personal effects such as jewellery, watches, pins or other items should not be worn
or brought into food handling areas if they pose a threat to the safety and suitability
of food.
4. Should provide separate lockers/place provided for persons regularly work in
slaughter houses/processing unit to keep their personal belongings etc.
5. Food contact tools and equipment shall not be kept in personal lockers.
Fig 27: No usage of Gutkha /tobacco inside the plant
4. Visitors
1. Proper care has to be taken to ensure that food safety and hygiene are not getting
compromised due to visitors in the floor area.
2. The facility shall ensure that visitors who visit an area in slaughter house/ meat
processing unit where meat is handled should wear protective clothing and head
cover and adhere to all personal hygiene provisions as mentioned by the company to
maintain food safety.
3. All visitors should provide declaration in written of carrying no infectious disease
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V. Establishment-Product Information and Consumer Awareness
1. Product Information and Labeling
All packaged food products shall carry a label and requisite information shall be there as per
provisions of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 (Packaging &Labelling) & Regulations made
there under so as to ensure that adequate and accessible information is available to the
next person in the food chain to enable them to handle, store, process, prepare and display
the food products safely and correctly and that the lot or batch can be easily traced and
recalled if necessary.
2. Consumer Awareness and Complaint Handling
• Information shall be presented to consumers in such a way to enable them to

understand its importance and make informed choices. Information may be
provided by labelling or other means, such as company websites, education
programmes and advertisements, and may include storage, preparation and serving
instructions applicable to the product.
• The slaughter house/processing unit shall have a system to handle product
complaints with identified person or people responsible for receiving, evaluating,
categorizing, investigating and addressing complaints. Complaints shall be accurately
categorized according to safety concerns and other regulatory concerns, such as
labelling and shall be investigated by appropriately-trained technical personnel.
• An effective complaint handling system should comprise the following:
➢ Policy and complaints handling procedure

➢ Clear identification of all possible complaint sources
➢ Complaint capturing and categorizing based on the health and safety risk
➢ Investigation and root cause analysis (RCA)
➢ Corrective action
➢ Complaint trending and analysis
➢ Continual improvement
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VI. ESTABLISHMENT- TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT
1. Training
• All personnel should be aware of their role and responsibility in protecting meat
from contamination or deterioration. The slaughter house/processing unit shall
ensure that all meat handlers have the necessary knowledge and skills to enable
them to handle the meat hygienically.
• The slaughter house shall ensure that all meat handlers are instructed and trained in
food hygiene and food safety aspects along with personal hygiene requirements
commensurate with their work activities, the nature of food, its handling, processing,
preparation, packaging, storage, service and distribution.
• All personnel who come in contact with the food need to be trained on food hygiene
and safety.
• Trainings should be mandatory for personnel who are responsible for monitoring,
corrections and corrective actions of the food safety management system,
supervisors whose activities have an impact on food safety.
• Training need identification is done for all employees before training.
• Post- evaluation of training is identified which indicates the effectiveness of training
done. And also periodic assessment of the effectiveness of training is carried out by
routine supervision and checks to ensure that food hygiene and food safety
procedures are being carried out effectively.
• Induction trainings (for new employees) & Refresher trainings (for existing
employees) shall be conducted
• Yearly training calendar and schedule with all training topics should be prepared and
communicated to all. It shall be routinely reviewed and updated wherever
necessary. System should be in place that meat handlers remain aware of all
procedures necessary to maintain the safety and suitability of food.
• Training records including number of handlers attended, topic, mode of training,
assessment etc. shall be maintained for the same.
2. Management and Supervision

• The management shall lead establishment of Food Safety Management Systems in
their premises.
• Documented procedure: The management shall provide and maintain documented
standard operating procedure for FSMS system compliance and its supervision at site
through records/checklists on routine basis to control any possible hazards
throughout supply chain.
• Food safety trainings & skills: The management shall appoint trained and competent
managers and supervisors.
• All technical staff and supervisors should have appropriate qualifications, adequate
knowledge, induction, food safety trainings and skills on food hygiene principles and
practices. This will enable them to:
o Ensure food safety and quality of its products,
o Judge food hazards,
o Take appropriate preventive and corrective action, and
o To ensure effective monitoring and supervision.
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VII. ESTABLISHMENT- AUDIT, DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD
KEEPING
1. Self-Evaluation and Review
• The slaughterhouse/processing unit shall conduct a self-evaluation of the process to

verify the effectiveness. Necessary corrective actions based on self-evaluation shall
be taken.
• Slaughter house/processing unit should undertake a complete review of the system
including self-evaluation results, customer feedback, complaints, new technologies
and other updates at periodic intervals, but at least once in a year for continual
improvement.
2. Audit, Documentation and Records
• A periodic audit of the entire system according to the SOP should be done to find out
any fault / gap in the GMP / GHP system.
• Appropriate records of processing / preparation, production, storage, distribution,
service, product quality, laboratory test results, cleaning and sanitation, pest control
and product recall shall be kept and retained for a period of one year or the shelf-life
of the product, whichever is more.
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D. SANITARY & HYGIENIC REQUIREMENTS FOR
SMALL SLAUGHTER HOUSE & RETAIL
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SANITARY & HYGIENIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL SLAUGHTER HOUSE &
RETAIL
To ensure hygiene and safety of meat being sold, the following requirements should be
followed:
1.1. Location
1.1.1. The facility shall be located in the areas not subjected to regular and frequent
flooding, and shall be free from undesirable odour, smoke, dust or other
contaminants.
1.1.2. The facility shall have adequate drainage and provision for cleaning. The
facility premise shall be constructed / located in a way that drain / storm
water should not enter the premises, to avoid contamination of meat.
1.1.3. The minimum distance between the facility and any place of worship shall be
more than 50 meters.
1.1.4. The condition of 100 meters distance shall apply in case the premise is
situated directly opposite to the entry gate of religious place.
1.2. Facility Design

1.2.1. Facility must be designed to:
1.2.1.1. provide adequate space for the fixtures, fittings and equipment used
1.2.1.2. prevent access by any harbourage of pests
1.2.1.3. keep out dust, dirt, fumes, smoke and other contaminants
1.2.1.4. minimise the accumulation of dust, water, litter or waste materials.
1.2.2. In case the slaughter of poultry is being carried out at the facility, it should be
designed to:
1.2.2.1. have three sections, viz Holding Area, Slaughter Area and Portioning &
Retail Area
1.2.2.2. Slaughter area and Portioning area shall be laid out and equipped so
as to ensure that edible meat does not come into contact with floors,
walls or other fixed structures, except those which are hygienically
designed for contact with meat.
1.3. Premises Requirements and Construction

1.3.1. Facility shall be constructed to enable hygienic processing and sale of meat to
ensure food safety.
1.3.2. A sign board indicating the type of meat sold shall be displayed prominently.
In case more than one type of meat is being sold, care should be taken to
avoid cross-contamination.
1.3.3. The surfaces of walls, partitions and floors of holding area, slaughter area,
and portioning & retail area shall be made of impervious materials for easy
cleaning and sanitation and to avoid accumulation / absorption of dust, blood /
meat particles, microbial / fungal growth.
1.3.4. Doors, windows and floors shall be constructed for effective cleaning &
sanitation to avoid accumulation / absorption of dust, blood / meat particles,
microbial / fungal growth. Floors shall have adequate drainage.
1.3.5. The facility shall provide protection to avoid entry of flies, other pests and
animals to avoid contamination
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1.3.6. There shall be an adequate supply of portable water
1.3.7. Meat handlers shall be provided facilities for cleaning their hands.
1.4. Equipment and Accessories

1.4.1. The equipment, fittings and implements such as knives etc in the facility shall
be of such material so as to enable easy cleaning, maintain hygiene and to
avoid contamination. Those shall be durable, resistant to corrosion and
capable of withstanding repeated exposure to normal cleaning and
disinfection.
1.4.2. The equipment and fittings in poultry slaughterhouse shall be of such
material so as to enable easy cleaning, maintain hygiene and to avoid
contamination. Those shall be capable of withstanding repeated exposure to
normal cleaning and disinfection.
1.4.3. The implements shall be of such material that is cleanable, durable and
resistant to corrosion and shall be capable of withstanding repeated
exposure to normal cleaning and disinfection.
1.4.4. The weighing scales used shall be easily cleanable and sanitizable.
1.4.5. The chopping block should be of food-grade synthetic material, which does
not contaminate the meat. If the block is of wooden it should be of hardwood
trunk, must be free of splits, cracks and holes and must be maintained in a
hygienic condition and shall not contaminate the meat.
1.4.6. For retailing frozen meat, the facility shall have deep freezers capable of
maintaining product temperature of -18°C or lesser.
1.5. Sanitary Practices

1.5.1. To prevent contamination of meat equipment and facility shall be cleaned
and sanitized before and after use.
1.5.2. Cleaning and disinfection shall be done preferably with hot water or 50 ppm
chlorinated water.
1.5.3. Slaughtering of birds inside the facility should be strictly prohibited unless it is
butchery cum retail shop.
1.5.4. Meat meant for immediate sale over the counter need not be stored in cool
conditions.
1.5.5. All dressed birds, if not meant for immediate sale over the counter, shall be
chilled below 4 °Cby appropriate method within 4 hours from slaughter with
any appropriate means and should be further maintained at or below 4 °C
1.5.6. The preparation of food of any type inside the meat sale outlet should be
strictly prohibited.
1.6. Storage and Disposal of Waste

1.6.1. Facility shall have waste and garbage collection bins with lids which should be
effectively cleaned and sanitized.
1.6.2. The garbage bins shall be lined with garbage collection bags and should have
lids to be kept closed so they do not provide a breeding ground for pests
1.7. Pest Control
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1.7.1. Facility shall ensure there are no pest infestation which may cause food
safety threat.
1.7.2. Facility shall use approved pesticides with appropriate precautions to prevent
contamination of meat. Before pesticides are applied all meat should be
removed from the room and all equipment and utensils should be thoroughly
washed prior to being used again.
1.8. Personnel Hygiene and Cleanliness

1.8.1. Meat handlers of the facility shall undergo a medical examination by a
registered medical practitioner annually to ensure that they are free from any
infectious and other communicable diseases.
1.8.2. Every person engaged in a meat handling area shall keep their finger nails
trimmed and should wash his hands frequently and thoroughly with a suitable
hand cleaner with potable water. Hands should always be washed before
commencement of work, immediately after using the toilets, after handling
contaminated material and whenever else necessary.
1.8.3. The meat handlers working in facility shall be provided with clean clothing
and head wears.
1.8.4. Eating & chewing of tobacco, gums, any other items, smoking and spitting
should be prohibited in any part of facility.
1.9. Sourcing of meat from Slaughterhouse

1.9.1. Poultry meat shall only be procured from a FSSAI approved slaughterhouse.
1.10. Transportation of meat from slaughter place to the retail facility

1.10.1. Due to the potential for growth of pathogenic and spoilage micro-organisms
under conditions of inadequate temperature control, meat should be
transported at temperatures that achieve safety and suitability.
1.10.2. In case the meat has to be transported from the place of slaughter to the
facility, it shall be transported at or below 4 °C temperature. It shall be
transported in a clean insulated container with covers (lids) with precautions
to ensure that no contamination/cross contamination or deterioration takes
place.
1.10.3. Frozen meat shall be transported from the cold storage to the Retail Outlet
under hygienic conditions and at less than minus18°C.
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E.HACCP IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDING CRITICAL
CONTROL POINTS
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HACCP IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDING CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS
HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH Poultry MANUFACTURING &

HACCP IMPLEMENTATION FOR IMPORTANT CONTROL MEASURES
Implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is crucial for any food
manufacturing process. A HACCP plan covers the total supply chain, from inbound logistics,
through storage, processing, sanitation and maintenance to the final use by the consumer.
Across the operations, it must be ensured that procedures are available for internal logistics,
processing specifications, working instructions, hygiene procedures and preventive
maintenance plans. These procedures must cover start-ups, shutdown and unexpected
stoppages during processing.
Brief Introduction of HACCP:
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is essential to carry out to identify the
weakness of the production line and to suggest critical limits in compliance with legislation
and therefore the preventive and corrective measures.
Though HACCP system was designed to aim zero defect products, yet it is not feasible to
achieve 100% defect free products. However, it sets a goal to minimize the associated risks
during production and subsequently reduce unacceptable unsafe products.
During implementation of HACCP, it is imperative to set controls at each point of the

production line at which safety problems (physical, chemical and microbiological) are likely
to occur.
A HACCP plan is required to be in place before initiating the HACCP system. A HACCP plan
consists of 5 initial steps and 7 major HACCP principles.
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The requirements for Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) along with Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) should be considered as Pre-Requisite for HACCP.
Risk assessment is a critical step in a HACCP plan. Below is a template to determine what
severity and probability a processing step is involved with and therefore what level of
criticality is holds in the processing line.
Consequence/ Severity
How severe could the outcome be if the risk event occurs?
Severe Major Significant Minor Insignificant

What's the chance of the risk occuring?
Frequent Extreme Extreme Very High High Medium

Probability/ Likelihood
Likely Extreme Very High High Medium Medium
Occasional Very High High Medium Medium Low
Seldom High Medium Medium Low Very Low
Unlikely Medium Medium Low Very Low Very Low
Introduction to Decision Tree
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) decision trees are tools that can be used
to help you decide whether a hazard control point is a critical control point (CCP) or not. A
CCP is a step at which control can be applied. However, it is not always possible to eliminate
or prevent a food safety hazard, so this allows you to reduce it to an acceptable level.
The purpose of a decision tree is to support the judgement of the team and help you to
confirm whether the hazard needs more food safety controls. Decision trees are not
mandatory elements of HACCP but they can be useful in helping you determine whether a
particular step is a CCP.
It is vital that you determine the correct CCPs to ensure that food is managed effectively and
safely. The number of CCPs in a process will depend on how complex the process is and how
many hazards are present.
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Possible hazards in Poultry Meat and Processed Poultry Products
I. PHYSICAL
A. POULTRY ORIGIN
1. Bones in boneless meat
B. NON-POULTRY ORIGIN
1. Glass
2. Metal
3. Plastic
4. Stones
II. CHEMICAL
1. Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals residues
2. Pesticides residues
3. Veterinary drug residues.
4. Food additives above specified limits
5. Biological toxins
6. Chemical contaminants from packing and food contact materials
7. Grease etc.
III. BIOLOGICAL
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Viruses
4. Parasites
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1. Process Flow Chart
FIGURE A: PROCESS FLOW OF SLAUGHTER & DRESSING OF POULTRY
Procurement & Quality inspection of live poultry birds
Holding/ Resting area
Ante-mortem Examination of live Poultry Birds Condemned birds to be disposed
Unloading & Hanging of Live Poultry Birds in overhead conveyor
Stunning
Slaughtering & Bleeding Blood for disposal
Scalding &De feathering Feathers for disposal & Water for ETP
Evisceration Non-edible offal’s for disposal & Water for ETP
Post-mortem Examination Condemned birds to be disposed
Inner & Outer Washing Effluent to ETP
Carcass Chilling Effluent to ETP
Weighing & Grading
Chilled Chicken
FIGURE B: PROCESS FLOW OF PORTIONING, DEBONING & PACKING OF POULTRY MEAT
Chilled Chicken
Whole Chicken Cutting / Portioning Deboning
Primary Packing
Metal Detection Freezing
Chilled Storage Metal Detection
Secondary Packing
Cold Storage
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2. Hazard Analysis in Poultry Meat
Possible Hazard Type: P: Physical; C: Chemical; B: Biological
S. List of Possible Possible Source Hazard Adverse Control

No. Manufacturing/ Hazard Hazards Impact Measures
Process Steps / Type:
(sequential)
1. Procurement and P NA NA - -
Quality inspection
of Raw Material C Antibiotic/Pesticide Veterinary Adverse Health Procurement from approved
(Live Birds) residues treatment; impacts farm.
Environment
pollution
Feed
B Pathogens Diseased birds Adverse Health Ante-mortem inspection

impacts
2. Holding/Resting P NA NA - -
Area
C NA NA - -
B 1. Chances of getting Adverse health Ante-mortem inspection

infection from other impacts
diseases birds.
2. Physical stress
during transport
3. Unhygienic
conditions at holding
place.
3. Ante-mortem P NA NA - -
inspection
C NA NA - -
B Fungal, Bacterial Diseased birds. Adverse health Inspection of all birds by

and viral growth - impacts veterinarians.
Chances of
production of toxin
or chances of direct
infection to end
user.
4. Bird Washing P NA NA - -
C Pesticide Residue Water Health impact Water testing as per IS10500
B Microbial Load Water Health Impact - Water testing as per IS10500

- Weekly microbiological testing
internally
- Water mixed with chlorine to
reduce the microbial load.
5. Stunning P NA NA - -
C NA NA - -
B NA NA - -
5. Slaughtering and P Extraneous matter Cutting knives, tools, Health problem - Stringent GMP followed.
Bleeding hooks - Inspection of knives, hooks and
tools to be done at prescribed
frequency.
C NA NA - -
B Microbial Knife and Personal Health Problem Regular SWAB testing to
Contamination conform Hygiene state.
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6. Scalding and P Extraneous matter Scalding barrels, Carcass Stringent GMP followed.
defeathering scrapers, hooks etc contamination
C
B Microbial Equipment and Health Impact Regular Swab testing to confirm
Contamination Personal hygiene state.
7. Receiving of P NA NA - -
Carcass C NA NA - -
(Evisceration) B Microbial Some internal Health problem Inspection of all birds by
contamination pathogenic lesions veterinarians during post
may not be screened mortem inspection.
at anti mortem stage
8. Washing of Carcass P NA NA - -
C Pesticide Residue Water Health impact Water testing as per IS10500
B Microbial Load Water Health Impact - Water testing as per IS10500
- Weekly microbiological testing
internally
- Water mixed with chlorine to
reduce the microbial load.
9. Storage in Chillers P Extraneous material Chillers Carcass Adhering to GMP-GHP
Contamination
C NA NA - -
B Growth of Carcass Unsafe food Controlled Temperature and
microbes, ph records maintained
10. Deboning/ P Extraneous material Trays, knives and Health problem - Adhering to GHP and GMP
portioning including feathers, other food contact - Adhering to pest control
metal etc accessories activities.
C NA NA - -
B E. coli, TVC, Carcass Health problem - Adhering to GHP and GMP;
Salmonella spp. and Inspection.
- SWAB testing of personal and
equipment’s.
11. Weighing and P Extraneous material Food Contact Carcass - Adhering to GHP and GMP
Packing accessories contamination - Adhering to pest control
activities.
C Chemicals Primary Packing Unsafe food Use of food grade primary
packing.
B NA NA - -
12. Blast freezers & P Metal Freezer/chillers Carcass Adhering to GMP-GHP.
Plate freezers contamination, contamination
other extraneous
material
C Cleaners, sanitizers Walls, trays Carcass Adhering to GHP & GMP
contamination
B Growth of microbes From trays, storage Unsafe food Controlled Temperature and
area records maintained
13. Shrinkage and Final P NA NA - -
Packing C NA NA - -
B NA NA - -
14. Passing through P Metals From processing Heath problem Adhering to GHP & GMP
Metal Detector C NA NA - -
B NA NA - -
15. Cold P NA NA - -
storage/Chiller
C NA NA - -
Storage
B Growth of microbes From trays, storage Unsafe food Controlled Temperature and
area records maintained
16. Loading and P NA NA - -
Dispatch
C NA NA - -
B Growth of microbes Pest infestation. Carcass Controlled temperature and
Temperature may Contamination records maintained
rise lead to growth of Adhering to GMP-GHP.
micro organisms
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B. Risk Assessment & CCP Determination Example
Note: This is only a reference model for Risk Assessment & CCP determination example. These may vary from manufacturing plant to plant depending on risk assessment and
process controls
Process Step Hazard Type Potential hazard Likelihood Severity Risk Preventive Q1 Q2 Q2A Q3 Q4 Q5 CCP Remarks
Measure Y/N
Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Antibiotic/pesticide residue Y - - - - - N Assurance as
Chemical L H LH birds to be birds procured
Procurement and procured from from approved
Quality Inspection approved slaughter houses
of raw material Slaughter houses
Inspection by N Y N Y Y Inspection
Diseases birds veterinarians carried out for all
Suspected bird bird in
Biological L H LH N
kept in separate subsequent step
area for final
judgement
Holding/Resting Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Area Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Inspection by Y - - - - - N Standard
Diseases birds veterinarians Sanitation
procedures as
Biological L H LH per GMP
Anti mortem
inspection at
next step
Anti-mortem Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Inspection Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Diseased bird. Chances of L H LH 1.Inspection by Y - - - - - N Inspection of all
production of toxin or veterinarians. birds.
chances of direct infection Report of the Rejection of
to end user. confirmatory test diseased bird.
of suspected bird.
2.Rejection of
Biological diseases bird.
3.Suspected bird
kept in separate
area for final
judgement.
4.Online training
of personnel to
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identify and
segregate such
bird.
Bird Washing Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Pesticide residue L M LM Water testing Y - - - - - N Water testing
Chemical done as per
IS10500.
Microbial Load in water L M LM Water testing Y - - - - - N Water testing
externally as well done as per
as internally. IS10500
Biological Water mixed with
chlorine to reduce
the microbial
growth.
Slaughtering Extraneous Matter GMP to be Y - - - - - N Standard
L M LM followed. sanitation
Physical procedures at set
intervals
followed.
Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Microbial Contamination L H LH SWAB testing of Y - - - - - N SWAB testing to
equipment’s as conform hygiene
Biological well as personal at frequent
to conform intervals.
hygiene state
Scalding and Extraneous Matter M M MM GMP-GHP Y - - - - - N Adhering to
defeathering Physical activities followed GMP-GHP
activities
Microbial Contamination M M MM SWAB testing of Y - - - - - N SWAB testing to
equipment’s as conform hygiene
Biological
well as personal at frequent
intervals.
Evisceration Extraneous matter GMP to be - - - - - - NA Standard
L M LM followed sanitation
Physical procedures at set
intervals
followed.
Microbial Contamination M M MM Inspection of N Y N Y Y Inspection of all
carcass. carcasses by
veterinarian
Biological N
during post
mortem
inspection
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Post-mortem Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Inspection Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA -
Diseases bird. Chances of L H LH 1.Inspection by Y - - - - - N Inspection of all
production of toxin or veterinarians. bird. At this step
chances of direct infection Report of the carcasses
to end user. confirmatory test carrying the
of suspected disease can be
Carcass. eliminated.
2.Rejection of
diseased Carcass.
Biological 3.Suspected
carcass kept in
separate area for
final judgement.
4.Online training
of personnel to
identify and
segregate such
carcasses.
Washing Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
Pesticide residue L M LM Water testing Y - - - - - N Water testing
Chemical done as per
IS10500.
Microbial Load in water L M LM Water testing Y - - - - - N Water testing
externally as well done as per
as internally. IS10500
Biological Water mixed with
chlorine to reduce
the microbial
growth.
Carcass Chilling Extraneous Matter LM Follow GMP-GHP Y - - - - - N Follow GMP-GHP
L M Practices at
Physical
frequent
intervals.
Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
Microbial load M H MH Temperature of N Y - Y - - CCP-1 At this step, fast
the chillers to be growth of
maintained to microorganism
achieve the can be
temperature of prevented.
Biological
the carcass less
than or equal to
4oC within 4 hours
from slaughter.
GMP-GHP to be
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maintained
Weighing Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
Biological NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
Deboning/Portioni Extraneous material- like M M MM Adhering GMP Y - - - - - N Metal detector
ng feathers, metal pieces etc. and GHP placed at
(Issuance of knife subsequent step
Physical under controlled
monitoring).
Effective Pest
Control Activities
Contaminated Carcass M M MM Regular Y - - - - - N Implementation
(microbial load) sterilization of of the standard
equipment’s. as well as
Trimming and sterilization of
Biological rejection of knives done at
portions of regular intervals.
carcass
contaminated by
rumen contents.
Weighing and Extraneous material- metal L M LM Adhering to GMP- Y - - - - - N Metal Detector
Packing (Fresh Physical etc. GHP placed at
/Chilled Meat) subsequent step
Chemicals Food Grade Y - - - - - N Monitoring and
L L LL primary packing records to be
Chemical
to be used maintained for all
packing material.
Freezing (in case Extraneous material- metal L M LM Adhering to GMP- N Y - N Y Y N Metal Detector
of Frozen Meat) Physical etc. GHP placed at
subsequent step
Microbial Load M H MH Temperature to N Y - N Y N CCP2 At this step
be maintained- growth of
Freezers- core microorganism
Biological temperature of can be prevented
product to be less
or equal to -18
degree Celsius
Carton Packing Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
and labelling and Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
shrink wrapping Biological NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
Metal Detector Metal Contamination M H MH Metal detector N Y - N Y N CCP 3a After this step,
Physical
For Frozen as well monitoring and (Frozen) physical hazard
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as chilled meat records to be CCP3b cannot be
product maintained. (Chilled) eliminated
Cold Storage (in Physical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
case of Frozen Chemical NA NA NA NA NA - - - - - - NA NA
Meat) Microbial Load M H MH Temperature to N Y - Y - - N Finished Product
Chiller Storage in be maintained- Storage done
case of Chilled Freezers- core makes hazard
Meat) temperature of unlikely to occur.
product to be less
or equal to -18
Biological
degree Celsius
Chillers- core
temperature of
product to be less
or equal to 4
degree Celsius)
Loading and NA NA - - - - - - NA SOP for finished
Dispatch NA NA NA product storage
Physical
makes hazard
unlikely to occur
Microbial Load L H LH Container Y - - - - - N SOP for finished
monitoring as per product storage
Biological
GMP-GHP makes hazard
unlikely to occur
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C - HACCP Plan: (Example)
Note: This is only a reference model of HACCP Plan. CCPs may vary from manufacturing plant to plant depending on hazard analysis, risk assessment and process control of
respective plant.
Sr. CCP Critical limit Monitoring Corrective Action Verification HACCP Records
No.
1. C Immediate Long Term
1 CCP No. 1 Process Hazard Critical Limit (CL)- What: Chlorine level of water & Bird Proper What: bird temperature & 1.Hazard Analysis
Step- Addressed- - Bird temperature should be <40C Bird Temperature Temperature:Ch maintenance of chlorine concentration. records with
Chilling of Biological within 4 hours from slaughter. How: Chlorine level – By ill the birds chiller justification for
Dressed (Pathogenic - Chlorine level should be between 50 titration/test stripes inchillerto temperature. How: bird temperature at chiller CCPs.
Birds Microbes) to 70 ppm of water Bird Temperature-Probe type required with probe type thermometer 2. CL Validation
thermometer temperature by and chlorine concentration with Records
(Documentation of Validation of When: Hourly adding ice or chlorine stripes. 3.Chlorine level
Critical Limit to be made available) Where: Chiller lowering chiller monitoring
Responsibility: Production temperature. When: Two times per shift Records
Supervisor/Manager Chlorine level: 4. Bird
adjust chlorine Responsibility: QC/QA Temperature
dose Supervisor/Manager Monitoring
Records at
Chiller.
5.Daily
Verification
records .
6. Audit Records,
7. Calibration
records of
Probes.
8. Correction
9. Corrective
Action Records
2 CCP No. 2 Process Hazard Critical Limit- What: Frozen product Continue the - Proper What: Frozen product 1.Hazard Analysis
Step- Addressed- Product core temperature at or below Temperature freezing till maintenance of Temperature records with
Freezing Biological - 180 C by using Blast freezer/IQF/ How: Check the frozen product product gets Freezer How: with probe type justification for
(Pathogenic Plate freezer/ Trolley freezer core temperature with probe temperature temperature. thermometer before unloading CCPs.
Microbes) type thermometer before below –180C at - Periodic the product of all freezers. 2. Critical Limit
unloading the product from several points Maintenance of When: At least 2 product/loads Validation
(Documentation of Validation of Critical
every batch of all freezers before packaging Freezer per shift records
Limit to be made available)
except for IQF where - In case of IQF Responsibility: QC/QA 3.Core
temperature will be checked for refreeze the Supervisor/Manager. Temperature
every hour. product Monitoring
When: every batch of all Records at
freezers except for IQF where Freezer.
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temperature will be checked for 4.Daily
every Verification
Where: Freezer records .
Responsibility: Production 5. Audit Records,
Supervisor/Manager 6. Calibration
records of Probes
for Product Temp
and Freezers.
7. Correction
Records
8. Corrective
Action Records
3 CCP No. Process Hazard Critical Limits- Metal detector should What: Metal Detector Supervisor to hold Periodic What: Metal detector operation 1. Hazard
3a and 3b Step- Addressed- able to detect test stripes of sensitivity previous Maintenance of How:by passing test stripes Analysis Records
Metal Physical (Metal 1) In Frozen Products 1.5 mm Ferrous, How: by passing all three test production back metal detector When: At least two times per shift 2. CCP 3a and 3b-
Detection Particles) 2.5 mm SS & 2.0 mm Nonferrous stripes from the metal detector to last “passed” Responsibility: QC/QA Metal detector
2)In Chilled products 3 mm Ferrous, 4.5 When: before start of each shift calibration check. Supervisor/Manager validation
mm SS & 3.5 mm Nonferrous and every hour Re pass the /calibration
Where: Metal Detector Point product after record.
(Documentation of Validation of Critical Responsibility: Production proper 3. Monitoring
Limit to be made available) Supervisor/Manager calibration. Records
4. Daily
Verification
Records.
5. Internal Audit
Records
6. Correction
Records
7. Corrective
Action Records
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ANNEXURE 1
FSMS Related Document & Record Templates
Some of the formats have been specified by FSSAI. Below records templates can be used as
reference for other requirement
1. Mandatory
1.1 Medical Fitness Certificate for Food handlers (Template)
MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS

(FOR THE YEAR ...................... )
(See Para No. 10.1.2, Part- II, Schedule - 4 of FSS Regulation, 2011)
It is certified that Shri/Smt./Miss.................................................................... employed with

M/s.............................................................................., coming in direct contact with food items has
been carefully examined* by me on date .................... Based on the medical examination conducted,
he/she is found free from any infectious or communicable diseases and the person is fit to work in the
above-mentioned food establishment.
Name and Signature with Seal

of Registered Medical Practitioner /
Civil Surgeon
*Medical Examination to be conducted:
1. Physical Examination
2. Eye Test
3. Skin Examination
4. Compliance with schedule of Vaccine to be inoculated against enteric group of diseases
5. Any test required to confirm any communicable or infectious disease which the person suspected to be
suffering from on clinical examination.
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1.2 FORM E
Form of Guarantee
(Refer Regulation 2.1.14(2))
Invoice No. _____
Place:________
From: _________
Date:_________
To: _________
Date of sale Nature and quality of article/brand name, if any Batch No or Code No. Quantity Price
_______________________________________________________________________________________
1 2 3 4 5
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I/We hereby certify that food/foods mentioned in this invoice is/are warranted to be of the
nature and quality which it/ these purports/purported to be.
Signature of the manufacturer/Distributor/Dealer
Name and address of
Manufacturer/Packer
(in case of packed article)
License No. (wherever applicable)
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3. Recommendatory Performa’s
2.1 Ante mortem /Postmortem Examination

ANTE MORTEM EXAMINATION REPORT
POSTMORTEM INSPECTION REPORT
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2.2 Incoming Vehicle Inspection Record (Template)
Sr. No. Parameters to be Checked Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Vehicle 3
1. Department 1.1 Dry store (/x)

1.2 Packing store (/x)
2. 2.1 Supplier Name

Vehicle
2.2 Vehicle No.
2.3 Vehicle Destination
2.4 DC/Invoice No.
2.5 Vehicle Phy. condition
(Rust, Piercing nails,
2.6 Vehicle Cleanliness ( / x)
pest) etc.)
2.7 Objectionable odour

2.8 Vehicle type (Close/Open)
2.9 Arrival Time
3. Material 3.1 Material Received

Received
3.2 Damaged material ( / x)
3.4 Leak/ Open/ Torn C/P/B
3.5 Pest Infestation ( / x)
3.6 Dirty/Crushed C/P/B
3.7 No. of C/P/B
4. Other 4.1 Any hazardous material

Observation in vehicle. ( / x)
4.2 Inspection of empty

vehicle ( / x)
5. Security & 5.1 Seal of Vehicle ( / x)

Safety
6. Corrective Corrective action for Non-

Action Conformance
7. 7.1 Inspected by
Signature 7.2 Security
8. Verification By Q.C.
9. Remark Accepted/ Not Accepted
for unloading ( / x)
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2.3 Glass & Brittle Plastic Monitoring record (Template)
S.No. Item number Item placed at Condition Correction Remarks

(OK/Not OK) done
2.4 Knife/ Other Utensil Monitoring record (Template)
S.No. Item Item placed at Condition Correction Remarks

number (OK/Not OK) done
2.5 Product Release Record (Template)

Name of Product:
Date of Manufacturing:
Time of Manufacturing:
Batch/Lot No.:
Best Before/ Expiry Date:
Quality Acceptance
Analytical
Microbiological
Sensory
Others, if any
Quality Lab signature
2.6 Operation Log Sheet (Template for Temperature Control)

Temp. Specification
Actual
S.No. Date Time Gauge / Range Remarks Sign
Result
Number allowed
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2.7 Rework Record
Batch Date Qty Material Source Time Finished Product
No
2.8 Non-conforming Material/Product (Template)

HOLD: REJECT:
Material Type:
Finished Product Raw Material
In-Process Product Packaging Material
Material Name:
Date of Manufacturing/Receipt:
Quantity of Manufacturing/Receipt:
Lot/Batch No.
Quantity used:
Lot/Batch No.
Quantity Hold:
Lot/Batch No.
Quantity Rejected:
Lot/Batch No.
Reason for Hold:

Reason for Rejection:
Corrective Action:
Preventive Action:
Remarks:
Signature:
QC Executive Qualiity Manager Mfg. Manager
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2.9 Outgoing Vehicle Inspection Record (Template)
Sr.
No. Dispatch Parameters Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2
1. Dispatch 1.1 Fresh (/x)

Conditions 1.2 Frozen (/x)
2. Vehicle 2.1 Vehicle No.
2.2 Vehicle Destination
2.3 DC/STM No.

2.4 Vehicle Physical Condition (Rust, Piercing nails,
Pests inf. etc.)
2.5 Vehicle Cleanliness ( / x)
2.6 RU Functioning ( / x)
2.7 Pre-cooling Temp. (< -120C)
2.8 Strip Curtains ( / x)
2.9 Departure Time.
2.10 Departure Temp.

2.11 Temp. Data logger ( / x)
3. Product 3.1 Product Temp.
3.2 Damage Product
3.3 Leak/Open/ Torn C/B/P (/x)
3.4 Dirty/Crushed C/B/P ( /x)
3.5 No. of C/B/P
4. Security 4.1 Sealing of Vehicle ( / x)
4.2 Seal No.
5. Corrective Action Corrective action for Non-Conformance
6. Signature 6.1 Inspected by

6.2 Security
6.3 Driver
7. Verification By Q.C.
8. Remark Accepted/Not Accepted for dispatch ( / x)
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2.10 Product Identification & Traceability (Template)
2.11 Product Recall record (Template)
Date of Nature of Results of Product / Batches & Mode of

S.No.
Complaint Complaint Investigation quantity recalled Disposal
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2.12 Product Recall- Mock Drill report (Template)
Date of Drill:
Starting Time of Drill:
Closing Time of Drill:
Overall Time taken:
Product name:
Area Covered:
Mode of communication used (Telephone/ Fax / e-mail):
Persons/Parties contacted:
Service Name of person Telephone/ Quantity of product
S.No. Location
Point contacted Fax / e-mail lying in stock
Result of Physical Verification:
Remarks:
2.13Equipment Breakdown Maintenance report (Template)
Date: Period of Report:
S.No. Name / Code Location Nature of Details of Breakdown Work Remarks

No. of the Breakdown repairs Period Done by
Machine / carried out
Equipment
2.14 List of Monitoring & Measuring Devices and Records of Calibration

(Template)
S.No. Name of ID.No. Location Range Least Frequency of In house In house Remarks Sign
Equipment Count Calibration calibration calibration
Done On Due On
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2.15 Preventive Maintenance Schedule (Template)
LIST OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE
Location of
Name of Code/
Specification place of the
S.No. Machine/ Identification Frequency of check Remarks
/Supplier Machine/
Equipment No.
Equipment
Daily Weekly Monthly Half Yearly Yearly
2.16Preventive Maintenance Record (Template)
Machine/Equipment Name.:
Machine/Equipment No.:
Location:
S.No. Maintenance Check Point Frequency of check Signature Remarks

Daily Weekly Monthly Half Yearly Yearly
2.17Fire extinguishers inspection record (Template)
Inspection Extinguisher Type/Specific Due date of Actual date General

Signature
date No. ation re-filling of re-filling condition
2.18 Pest Management Plan (Template)
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Type of Pest Mode of Control Station Number Frequency of Remarks
(locations) designated Monitoring
monitored
2.19 Pest Monitoring record (Template)
Date Type of Mode of Station Number Frequency Clean Remarks Sign

Pest Control (locations) designated of (ok/Not ok)
monitored Monitoring
2.20 Waste Disposal Record (Template)
Amount of waste
Daily
S.No. Chemica/ Food Package Other Other % of total disposal
Hazardous material material waste waste waste (Yes/No)
waste waste waste (Dry) (Wet)
2.21 Monitoring of personnel hygiene (Template)

Date:
Hand
Infectiou Overall
wash, Clean
sDisease No Hygiene Action Re-
sanitize outer Clean
Clean & / Skin Tobacco/ Status needed examina
Employee Employee Area of (and No open No Covered garments Shoes/
S.No. trimmed infection Smoking upon on non- tion
Code name work Gloves Wounds Jewellery Hair / shoe
Nails / / examina complian status
where protectiv covers
Allergy, Chewing tion ce (Yes/No)
necessar e clothing
if any (Yes/No)
y)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Jewelllery:wrist watches, cufflinks, ear rings, glass bangles, stick bindis
2.22 Visitor Record (Template)
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Date of visit:
Time of entry:
Time of exit:
Name of visitor:
From (location):
Whom to meet:
Purpose of visit:
Type of visitor: Please Tick:
Type I (Critical areas: Internal processing areas)
Type II (Outside processing areas)
Type III (Office areas)
Any Allergy/ Infectious disease

declaration:
Belongings description:
Signature of visitor:
Signature of Security in-charge:
Signature of person visited:
NB: Pls adhere to all the food safety and quality ; and company policies and rules
during your visit
2.23 Product Information (Template)
S.No. Description Specifications

1 Product Category/Name
2 Composition (Raw materials, Ingredients, etc.)
3 General & Specific product specification

Legislative requirements, Customer
4
requirements
5 Storage
6 Labeling
7 Transportation
8 Product Shelf-life
9 Packaging material
10 Hazardous for any group of customers
11 Food Category
12 INTENDED USE
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2.24 Customer/ Consumer Complaint Log (Template)
2.25 Determination of Customer Satisfaction (Template)
We would like to know how well we are succeeding in meeting your needs. Following is the questionnaire
about what you wanted from us. Answers will be treated with complete confidentiality. Please answer
these questions using the scale (Please TICK that you choose).
('1' being the worst score; '5' being the best score)
S.No. QUESTIONS SCORE

1 How well do we communicate with you? 1 2 3 4 5
2 Do we give you the information you need? 1 2 3 4 5
3 Do we answer your queries promptly? 1 2 3 4 5
4 Do we respond positively to your problems & suggestions? 1 2 3 4 5
5 Do you feel we have a concern for quality & food safety? 1 2 3 4 5
6 Do we deliver quality & safe products consistently and on time? 1 2 3 4 5
7 Do we anticipate your needs? 1 2 3 4 5
8 Have we increased your understanding of quality & food safety? 1 2 3 4 5
9 Do we work with you as a team? 1 2 3 4 5
Any other comments?
Name and Address
2.26 Training Calendar (Template)

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Month/Year: __________________
S.No. Topic of training
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2.27 Training Need Identification (Template)
Name of employee: Date of Joining:

Qualification:
Designation: Department:
Key Responsibilities:
Training(s) Required
1 Managerial
2 Technical
3 On the Job
4 General/Others
Suggested Training iinstitutions (applicable for external trainings):
Any other suggestions:
Signatue of Dept. Head:
Below topics of training to be determined, but not limited to:

1 Food safety policy
2 Food safety objective and targets
3 Actual or potential significant environmental impacts and unacceptable risks of the work activities
4 Food Safety and hygiene related issues
5 Compliance to legal requirements
6 Roles and responsibilities of employees to ensure effective implementation of food safety
7 Operational Control procedures
8 Emergency Preparedness and response requirements
9 Potential effects of deviation from documented procedures
2.28 Training Record (Template)

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Date of Training:
Conducted By:
Subject of Training:
Brief summary of the subject:
Duration of Training:
S.No. Name of person trained Functional area Remarks Signature

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2
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10
2.29 Training Effectiveness record (Template)
Date of Training:
Subject of Training:
Brief summary of the subject:
S.No. Name of person Functional area Pre-evaluation Post-evaluation Effectiveness Comment on Signature of
trained result result status (Yes/No) effectiveness trainee
1
2
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10
Effectivess can be based on: Improvement in quality of work, Improvement in work output, Behavioural change, Overall usefulness of training, etc.
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2.30 Internal Audit Plan (Template)
Month/Year: __________________
S.No. Process Area
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1 Store areas- Raw material,
ingredients, chemicals, finished
product
2 Process Area
3 Housekeeping, Cleaning & Personal
Hygiene
4 Preventive Maintenance
5 Internal Laboratory
6 Management functions
7 Packaging & Dispatch area
8 Documentation
9 Human Resource & Training
10 Others
2.31 Internal Audit Schedule (Template)
Date of Audit:
Standard of Audit:
Auditee(s) & Auditor(s) &

S.No. Process Area Functional Functional Date Time
Department Department
1 Store areas- Raw material,
ingredients, chemicals,
finished product
2 Production/Manufacturing
Area
3 Housekeeping, Cleaning &
Personal Hygiene
4 Preventive Maintenance
5 Internal Laboratory
6 Management functions
7 Packaging & Dispatch area
8 Documentation
9 Human Resource & Training
10 Others
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2.32 Internal Audit Observation & Non- conformance report (Template)
Name of Manufacturing plant:

Date of Internal Audit:
Process Area Audited:
Auditor(s):
Auditee(s):
Areas Covered:
Traget date Actual

Observation Status Non-Compliance details Corrective action
S.No. Compliance checkpoint Responsibility of completed
area (Yes/No) (if any in this area) planned
completion on
2.33 Correction & Corrective Action report

Processing Area:
Date:
Inspected/Audited By:
Processing area incharge:
Non-conformance Observed
Root cause analysis
Correction Proposed Corrective Action Proposed
Target Date: Target Date:

Correction Review Corrective Action Review
Date: Date:
Dept. Incharge Dept. Incharge
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ANNEXURE 2- INSPECTION CHECKLIST
INSPECTION CHECKLIST – POULTRY SLAUGHTER HOUSE
S.No. Audit Questions Scoring

1 Food establishment has an updated FSSAI license & NOC from local authority. 2
FSSAI license is displayed at a prominent location.
I Design & facilities
2 Premise is located in area that is free from objectionable odour, smoke, dust & 2
other contaminants.
3 There is an adequate and hygienic resting area (holding area) with facility for 2
examination of birds.
4 The layout of the slaughter house is such that there is a forward movement from 2
the introduction of the live birds to emergence of meat and offals without any
possibility for overlap/intersection and provide adequate working space, permit
maintenance and cleaning.
7 Walls are non-absorbent, non-toxic, preferably light coloured, smooth & without 2
crevices. Ceilings are free from accumulated dirt, mould development & flaking
paint or plaster.
8 Floors are impervious, non-toxic, non-slippery and sloped appropriately. 2
9 Windows, doors & other openings are free from accumulated dirt and are fly 2
proof
11 The equipment & containers are durable, made of non-toxic, impervious and 2
corrosion resistant material which facilitates cleaning & do not provide
harborages to pests.
12 Premises have adequate natural or artificial lighting i.e.540 lux (inspection 2
points), 220 lux (work room) & 110 lux (other areas).
13 Adequate ventilation is provided within the premises. 2
14 The premise is well equipped with chilling room, freezing room, freezer store or 2
freezer as per the operations and fitted with temperature measuring or recording
devices.
15 Adequate storage facility for food, packaging materials, chemicals, personnel 2
items etc. are available.
16 Personnel hygiene facilities are available including adequate number of toilets, 2
hand washing facilities and change rooms. Hand washing facilities with warm or
hot and cold water, adequate means to hygienically dry hands are provided
adjacent to toilets and at entry to processing area.
17 Facilities for cleaning & disinfection of implements are made of non corrosive 2
material & fitted with suitable means of supplying hot water.
18 Premise has facility for storage of waste & inedible material such that 2
contamination with food is avoided and is also free from any pest activity.
19 Clean potable water meeting standards of IS 10500 are used in all production 4
areas.Potable water (meeting standards of IS:10500) is used as a product
ingredient or in contact with food (Ice or Steam) or food contact surface & tested
for quality annually.
20 An equipped laboratory is available with qualified chemist/analyst 2
&Microbiology/Veterinary Microbiologist/Veterinary Public Health. Food
material is tested either through internal laboratory or through an FSSAI
approved lab.
II Control of operation
21 Birds suspected of infectious diseases are segregated and kept in separation. 2
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22 Birds are rested before slaughter to reduce stress. Stunning is done before 4
slaughtering. (Humane procedures arefollowed for slaughtering)
23 Equipment used for stunning is maintained in good working condition. 2
24 The dressing of the carcasses is not done on floor. Suitable Shackles are provided 2
to hang the carcasses.
25 Knives and sharpeners are of stainless steel and sterilized/ sanitized before use. 2
26 All Birds are subjected to ante-mortem examination and post mortem inspection 4
by the authorized veterinarian.
27 When dressed meat has to stored without further immediate processing, such 2
storage is maintained at 00C to 40C.
28 Carcasses, parts and the organs thereof found to be healthy and fit for human 2
consumption are considered as “Passed”. Carcass or parts there of which is
unfit for human consumption is considered as “Condemned”.
29 The temperature in room for boning out & trimming are controlled & held 4
suitably low, unless cleaning of equipment & utensils are carried out at least
every four hours.
30 Room used for deboning, preparing, packing or other handling of meat is 4
equipped with adequate facilities for cleaning & disinfecting implements such as
knives, steel, cleavers, saws etc& these facilities are not used for any other
purpose.
31 Semi or final products are stored according to their temperature requirement, in a 2
hygienic environment.
32 Requisite temperature is being achieved, maintained, and monitored and 4
recorded while manufacturing/processing.
33 Food manufactured/processed is packed using food grade material in a hygienic 2
manner.
34 Containers used for storing inedible substances, cleaning chemicals & other 2
hazardous substance are clearly identified; stored separately from food.
35 Transporting vehicle for food use are kept clean and maintained in good repair 2
and are capable of meeting requisite temperature (where applicable).
36 Recalled products are held under supervision & destroyed or 2
reprocessed/reworked in a manner to ensure their safety.
III Sanitation, Maintenance & Waste Disposal
37 All equipments, implements, tables, utensils including knives, saws, mechanical 4
instruments and containers are cleaned and disinfected at frequent intervals and
immediately when they come in contact with infected material or otherwise
become contaminated. They are also cleaned and disinfected at the end of each
working day.
38 Preventive maintenance of Stunning & other equipment and machinery are 2
carried out regularly as per the instructions of the manufacturer.
39 Blood, manure, garbage, filth or other refuse, inedible viscera and offals are 2
removed from the slaughter house within 8 hours after completion of
slaughtering in a manner not to cause contamination. The container or receptacle
used for these wastes is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected immediately after
use.
40 Measuring & monitoring devices are calibrated annually. 2
41 Pest control program is available & pest control activities are carried out by 4
trained and experienced personnel.
42 No signs of pest activity or infestation in premises (eggs, larvae, faeces etc.) 2
43 There is an efficient drainage system and all drains and gutters are properly and 2
permanently installed fitted with traps and screens to capture contaminants. The
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drainage system for blood is either in a close pipelines or a portable receptacle
with lid.
44 Waste is removed from meat handling area at regular intervals (at least daily) & 2
the receptacles are cleaned & disinfected.
45 Sufficient space is there for separation and storage of condemned carcasses. 2
Destruction of condemned carcasses, organs or parts thereof shall be carried out
under the direct supervision of the Veterinarian.
46 Slaughter house refuse and waste material is suitably processed to prepare animal 2
by product or dumped in pits that are suitably covered.
47 For Slaughter house, ETP is required. Disposal of sewage and effluents is done 2
in conformity with standards laid down by Pollution Control Board.
IV Personal Hygiene
48 Annual medical examination & inoculation of food handlers against the enteric 2
group of diseases as per recommended schedule of the vaccine is done.
49 No person suffering from a disease or illness or with open wounds or burns is 2
involved in handling of food or materials which come in contact with food.
50 Food handlers maintain personal cleanliness (clean clothes, trimmed nails etc.) 4
and personal behaviour (hand washing, no loose jewellery, no smoking, no
spitting etc).
51 Food handlers equipped with suitable aprons, gloves, headgear, etc; wherever 2
necessary.
V Training & Complaint Handling
52 Internal / External audit of the system is done periodically. 2
53 Food business has an effective consumer complaints redressal mechanism. 2
54 Food handlers have the necessary knowledge and skills & trained to handle food 2
safely.
55 Appropriate documentation & records are available and retained for a period of 4
one year or the shelf-life of the product, whichever is more.
Total points ....../130
Grading –
A+ 115 -130 Compliance – Exemplar
A 90 - 114 Compliance/Satisfactory
B 65 - 89 Needs Improvement
No grade <65 Non Compliance
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INSPECTION CHECKLIST – PROCESSED POULTRY PRODUCTS
Sr.No. Audit Questions Scoring
1 Food establishment has an updated FSSAI license & NOC from local authority. 2
FSSAI license is displayed at a prominent location.
I Design & facilities
2 Premise is located in area that is free from objectionable odour, smoke, dust & 2
other contaminants.
3 The design of food premises provides adequate working space; permit 2
maintenance & cleaning.
4 The internal structure & fittings are made of non-toxic and impermeable 2
material which preventsthe entry of dirt, dust & pest.
5 Walls are non-absorbent, non-toxic, preferably light coloured, smooth & 2
without crevices. Ceilings are free from accumulated dirt, mould development
& flaking paint or plaster.
6 Floors are impervious, non-toxic, non-slippery and sloped appropriately. 2
7 Windows & other openings are free from accumulated dirt; those which open 2
are fitted with insect-proof screen.
8 Doors are smooth, non-absorbent surface, close fitted &self closing (where 2
appropriate) to avoid entry of pests.
9 The equipment & containers are durable, made of non-toxic, impervious and 2
corrosion resistant material which facilitates cleaning & do not provide
harbourage to pests.
10 Premises have sufficient lighting i.e.540 lux (inspection points), 220 lux (work 2
room) & 110 lux (other areas).
11 Adequate ventilation is provided within the premises. 2
12 The premise is well equipped with chilling room, freezing room, freezer store or 2
freezer as per the operations and fitted with temperature measuring or recording
devices.
13 Adequate storage facility for food, packaging materials, chemicals, personnel 2
items etc available.
14 Personnel hygiene facilities are available including adequate number of toilets, 2
hand washing facilities and change rooms. Hand washing facilities with warm
or hot and cold water, adequate means to hygienically dry hands are provided
adjacent to toilets and at entry to processing area.
15 Facilities for cleaning & disinfection of implements are made of non corrosive 2
material & fitted with suitable means of supplying hot water in sufficient
quantity.
16 Premise has facility for storage of waste & inedible material such that 2
contamination with food is avoided and is also free from any pest activity.
17 Clean potable water meeting standards of IS 10500 are used in all production 4
areas.Potable water (meeting standards of IS:10500) is used as a product
ingredient or in contact with food (Ice or Steam) or food contact surface &
tested for quality annually.
18 An equipped laboratory is available with qualified chemist/analyst 2
&Microbiology/Veterinary Microbiologist/Veterinary Public Health. Food
material is tested either through internal laboratory or through an FSSAI
approved lab.
II Control of operation
19 Whenmeat has to stored without further immediate processing, such storage is 2
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maintained at 00C to 40C.
20 Rooms used for preparing, packing or other handling of meat is equipped with 4
adequate facilities for cleaning & disinfecting implements and these facilities
are not used for any other purpose.
21 Incoming material procured as per internally laid down specification &from an 2
approved vendors. Raw material is inspected at the time of receiving for food
safety hazards.
22 Incoming material, semi or final products are stored according to their 2
temperature in a hygienic environment. FIFO & FEFO is practised.
23 Requisite time and temperature is being achieved, maintained, monitored and 2
recorded while manufacturing/processing.
24 Food manufactured/processed is packed using food grade material in a hygienic 2
manner.
25 Containers used for storing inedible substances, cleaning chemicals & other 2
hazardous substance are clearly identified; stored separately from food.
26 Transporting vehicle for food use are kept clean and maintained in good repair 2
and are capable of meeting requisite temperature (where applicable).
27 Recalled products are held under supervision & destroyed or 2
reprocessed/reworked in a manner to ensure their safety.
III Sanitation, Maintenance & Waste Disposal

28 All equipments, implements, tables, containers and mechanical instruments are 4
cleaned and disinfected at frequent intervals and immediately when they come
in contact with infected material or otherwise become contaminated. They are
also cleaned and disinfected at the end of each working day.
29 Preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery are carried out regularly as 2
per the instructions of the manufacturer.
30 All wasteis removed from the processing area after completion of operations in 2
a manner not to cause contamination. The container or receptacle used for these
wastes is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected immediately after use.
31 Measuring & monitoring devices are calibrated annually. 2
32 Pest control program is available & pest control activities are carried out by 4
trained and experienced personnel.
33 No signs of pest activity or infestation in premises (eggs, larvae, faeces etc.) 2
34 There is an efficient drainage system and all drains and gutters are properly and 2
permanently installed fitted with traps and screens to capture contaminants.
35 Waste is removed from processing area at regular intervals (at least daily) & the 2
receptacles are cleaned & disinfected.
36 For Processed Poultry products unit, ETP is required. Disposal of sewage and 2
effluents is done in conformity with standards laid down by Pollution Control
Board.
IV Personal Hygiene
37 Annual medical examination & inoculation of food handlers against the enteric 2
group of diseases as per recommended schedule of the vaccine is done.
38 No person suffering from a disease or illness or with open wounds or burns is 2
involved in handling of food or materials which come in contact with food.
39 Food handlers maintain personal cleanliness (clean clothes, trimmed nails etc.) 4
and personal behaviour (hand washing, no loose jewellery, no smoking, no
spitting etc).
40 Food handlers equipped with suitable aprons, gloves, headgear, shoesetc; 2
wherever necessary.
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V Training & Complaint Handling
41 Internal / External audit of the system is done periodically. 2
42 Food business has an effective consumer complaints redressal mechanism. 2
43 Food handlers have the necessary knowledge and skills & trained to handle food 2
safely.
44 Appropriate documentation & records are available and retained for a period of 4
one year or the shelf-life of the product, whichever is more.
Total points ....../100
Grading –
A+ 90 -100 Compliance – Exemplar
A 80 - 99 Compliance/Satisfactory
B 50-79 Needs Improvement
No grade <50 Non Compliance
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GUIDANCE DOCUMENT

FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS (POULTRY)

MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS: POULTRY

Based on Part IV of Schedule 4 of Food Safety & Standards (Licensing &

First Edition February 2018

The Guidance Document on Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is

This document mainly contains pragmatic approaches which a business can

We acknowledge the contribution of the experts from the technical panel of

Pawan Agarwal – CEO, FSSAI

Sh. Arabind Das

Sh. Uday Sawant

Ms. Sudha Singh

Ms. Surbhi Datta

Dr. Sujata Singh

GUIDANCE TO READ THE DOCUMENT

A. OVERVIEW OF POULTRY MEAT INDUSTRY IN INDIA……………………………………………………..11

B. MANUFACTURING/PROCESSING PARAMETERS FOR POULTRY AND POULTRY

I Establishment – Design and Facilities

III Establishment – Maintenance and Sanitation

V. Establishment – Product Information and Consumer Awareness

VI Establishment – Training and Management

VII Establishment – Audit, Documentation and Record Keeping

E. HACCP IMPLEMENTATION (POULTRY PROCESSING)……………………………………………………58

• Hazards associated with Poultry meat manufacturing & HACCP implementation

REFERENCES / SUGGESTED READINGS

Figure no. Title

1.1 Medical Fitness Certificate for Food handlers

2.1 Ante-mortem/Post-mortem Examination made by FSSAI

FIGURE A: PROCESS FLOW OF SLAUGHTER & DRESSING OF POULTRY

Holding/ Resting area

Ante-mortem Examination of live Poultry Birds Condemned birds to be disposed

Unloading & Hanging of Live Poultry Birds in overhead conveyor

Slaughtering & Bleeding Blood for disposal

Evisceration Non-edible offal’s for disposal & Water for ETP

Post-mortem Examination Condemned birds to be disposed

Inner & Outer Washing Effluent to ETP

Carcass Chilling Effluent to ETP

Weighing & Grading

Dispatch & Transportation

FIGURE B: PROCESS FLOW OF PORTIONING, DEBONING & PACKING OF POULTRY MEAT

Whole Chicken Cutting / Portioning Deboning

Metal Detection Freezing

Chilled Storage Metal Detection

Dispatch & Transportation

Poultry Meat Raw Ingredients

Mixing / Marination/Emulsion Preparation

Dispatch & Transportation

BRIEF ON PROCESS DETAILS

Procurement & Quality inspection of raw material (Live Poultry Birds)

Holding / Resting area

Fig 1: Ante-Mortem of Poultry

Unloading & Hanging of Birds in overhead conveyor

Slaughtering & Bleeding

Scalding & Defeathering

De-feathering means removal of loosed feather immediately after scalding. De-feathering is

General requirements of Slaughter area:

Post Mortem Examination

Harvesting of by-products can be done manually or mechanically, depending on availability

Inner & Outer washing

Fig 2: Washed Carcass after Inner & Outer Washing

Types of Birds Chilling

Weighing & Grading

Cutting & Portioning

Fig 3- Processing hall for Deboning& Cutting Portioning

Raw marinated products:

Poultry meat mixed/marinated/emulsified with ingredients and with or without additives,

Indian Gravy Products:

Other Poultry Products:

Cured (including salted) / Smoked Products:

Cured (including salted) and dried

2. LOADING, DISPATCH, WAREHOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, RETAIL PRECAUTIONS