Sanitation Performance Standards for Slaughter Houses and Livebird Markets in Myanmar

Effective sanitation is crucial to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions that may lead to product contamination or adulteration. The standards address conditions in and around the official premises that may result in insanitary conditions, including grounds and pest control, construction, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, sewage disposal, water supply, and equipment and utensils. The standards emphasize the importance of maintaining a clean and orderly environment around the establishment, including the outside premises, to prevent the creation of insanitary conditions. Establishments are required to implement a pest management program to prevent pest harborage and breeding, and to handle and store pest control substances in a manner that prevents insanitary conditions. The standards also require establishments to maintain documentation describing the safe use of each pest control substance. The construction of the establishment is also a critical factor in maintaining a sanitary environment. Establishments are required to build and maintain buildings, rooms, and compartments in a manner that permits thorough cleaning to prevent insanitary conditions. The structure of the establishment must be designed and constructed to prevent the entry of pests from the outside, and breaks in the construction must be promptly repaired. Doors and windows must be protected against the entrance of pests, and areas where edible products are processed, handled, and stored must be separated from inedible product departments or areas that could cross-contaminate food products. Adequate lighting is also essential to maintain a sanitary environment for slaughter and processing operations. Establishments are required to provide good quality lighting of sufficient intensity in production areas, equipment wash areas, hand washing areas, and welfare facilities to ensure that sanitary conditions are maintained and product is not adulterated. A good ventilation system is also important to control the quality of air entering the establishment and to prevent the dissemination of microorganisms. The plumbing system is a critical component of the establishment's water supply, drainage, and sewage disposal systems. Establishments are required to provide enough potable water for sufficient cleaning of equipment, facilities, hands, outside areas, etc., and to prevent the adulteration of product, water supplies, equipment, utensils, and creation of insanitary conditions throughout the establishment. The water distribution system must be free of possible sources of pollution or contamination, and the establishment's plumbing system must be designed, installed, and maintained to prevent product contamination and adulteration. The sewage disposal system must be designed and maintained to prevent the backup of fluid and suspended waste containing human waste onto processing area floors. Establishments are required to obtain an approval letter from a state or local health authority for private sewage systems that require approval. The standards also emphasize the importance of preventing cross-contamination between the potable water supply and a source of contamination, such as sewer water, waste water, or boiler water. Overall, the Sanitation Performance Standards for Slaughter Houses and Livebird Markets in Myanmar are designed to ensure that establishments maintain a sanitary environment for the production of wholesome meat and poultry products. By implementing these standards, establishments can prevent the creation of insanitary conditions that may lead to product contamination or adulteration, and ensure the production of safe and wholesome products for human consumption.