Paragraph 7
Containers which are to be used for the transport of egg products in bulk shall comply with all requirements of hygiene, and in particular the following—
their inside surfaces and any other part which may come into contact with any egg product shall be made of a smooth material which is easy to wash, clean and disinfect, resists corrosion and does not transfer substances to the egg product in such quantities as to endanger human health, cause deterioration in the composition of the egg product or adversely affect its organoleptic characteristics,
they shall be designed so that the egg product can be removed completely and, if they are fitted with taps, these shall be easy to remove, dismantle, wash, clean and disinfect,
they shall be washed, cleaned, disinfected and rinsed immediately after each use and, if necessary, before re-use,
they shall be appropriately sealed after being filled and remain sealed during transportation until they are used, and
they shall be reserved for the transport of egg products.