AS 4465-2001

Sets out requirements for the construction of premises and hygienic production of poultry meat for human consumption. This Standard was developed by a technical subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management (SCARM) under the Agriculture and Resource Management Council of Australia and New Zealand (ARMCANZ). It is also known as SCARM Report No 75.

Part A of this Standard applies to the construction and equipment of all processing premises where poultry are slaughtered for the production of poultry meat for human consumption. It contains the minimum construction requirements for premises used for the production of wholesome poultry meat.Part B of this Standard applies to the hygienic production for human consumption of products derived from poultry. However, it does not apply to the retailing of poultry meat and poultry meat products.It is based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles. Operators of poultry processing establishments should seek training in HACCP principles and then develop an establishment specific quality assurance manual based on HACCP meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements of this Standard.For the purpose of understanding how HACCP is implemented and audited in the Australian meat industry, ARMCANZ has produced an accompanying document, A Guide to the Implementation and Auditing of HACCP.Alternate techniques or procedures to those detailed in the Standard may be used by operators providing that compliance with the overall goal can be verified by the use of HACCP-based programs.Authorities with regulatory responsibilities for the processing of poultry for human consumption shall enforce compliance with this Standard.This Standard is structured within a performance-based framework focussing on the need for product wholesomeness.Whenever it appears in the contents of this Standard the word ‘should’ is to be interpreted as meaning desirable. Whenever it appears in the contents of this Standard, the word ‘shall’ is to be interpreted as meaning mandatory.The Australian Standard for The Hygienic Production of Ratite (Emu/Ostrich) Meat for Human Consumption applies to the slaughter and processing of emus and ostriches.This Standard applies as the Australian Standard for Construction of Premises and Hygienic Production of Poultry Meat for Human Consumption. Operation under this Standard implies compliance with the relevant Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals and the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals Livestock (including Poultry) at Slaughtering Establishments.

First published as AS 4465-1998.
Second edition 2001.