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Division 2 The requirements for the facilities, equipment and operational procedures of a germinal product storage centre, referred to in Article 4(1)(b)(v), shall be the following:

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  1. (a)

    the germinal product storage centre must have a storage room furnished with necessary installation to store germinal products, which is so constructed that it protects those germinal products and the installation from adverse weather and environment effects;

  2. (b)

    where storage is not limited to a germinal product of one type or of a single species,

    1. (i)

      the germinal product storage centre must have distinct storage containers assigned for each type and species of germinal product that is stored at the centre, and

    2. (ii)

      the handling of stored germinal products of different types and species must be carried out by separate staff or at a different time;

  3. (c)

    the germinal product storage centre must be so constructed that, except the office rooms, it can be readily cleansed and disinfected;

  4. (d)

    the germinal product storage centre must be so constructed or isolated that contact with outside livestock is prevented;

  5. (e)

    the germinal product storage centre must be so constructed that unauthorised access of people is effectively prevented.