Division 1 The requirements in relation to biosecurity measures of hatcheries, as referred to in Article 7, shall be the following:
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- (a)
hatching eggs of poultry must come either from approved establishments keeping breeding poultry or from other approved hatcheries of poultry;
- (b)
eggs must be cleaned and disinfected, between the time of their arrival at the hatchery and the incubation process or at the time of their dispatch unless they have been previously disinfected on the establishment of origin;
- (c)
the following must be cleaned and disinfected:
- (i)
the incubators and equipment after hatching;
- (ii)
the packaging materials after each use, unless they are disposable to be destroyed after first use;
- (i)
- (d)
an appropriate system must be in place to ensure the collection of waste water;
- (e)
protective clothing is provided for visitors working;
- (f)
appropriate working clothing and the code of conduct with hygiene rules must be provided to personnel.