Protection of meat

(a) All meat shall before leaving a slaughterhouse be adequately protected against dirt, dust, disease and insects. meat. (b) Burlap will not be permitted for use as a wrapping for carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat or meat products unless such carcasses parts of carcasses, meat or meat products are first wrapped in a good grade paper or cloth that will prevent the contamination of such produce with lint or other foreign matter. (c) Second-hand tubs, barrels or other containers intended for use as containers for any product shall be inspected and examined upon receipt at an official establishment before they are cleaned. Those showing evidence of misuse rendering them unfit to serve as containers for food products shall be rejected. Those showing no evidence of misuse may be allowed after they have been thoroughly and properly cleaned to the satisfaction of the authorised officer. Food and Drugs 79