CAC_RCP 6-1972 Recommended International Code Of Hygienic Practice For Tree Nuts
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2004-12-24 |
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CAC/RCP 6 Page 1 of 8,RECOMMENDED INTERNATIONAL CODE OF HYGIENIC,PRACTICE FOR TREE NUTS1,CAC/RCP 6-1972,SECTION I - SCOPE,This code of practice applies specifically to almonds (Prunus amygdalus) and walnuts (Juglans spp.),but is generally applicable to all tree nuts, including filberts (hazel nuts) (Corylus spp.), pecans (Carya,illinoensis), brazils (Bertholletia excelsa), cashews (Anacardium occidentale), chestnuts (Castanea spp.),macadamia nuts (Macadamia spp.), etc.,This code of practice is intended to provide basic hygienic requirements for orchards, farm processing,(shelling and hulling), and/or commercial shelling or inshell operations. It covers all tree nuts and tree nut,products, including the blanched, diced, ground, and similar products, but does not include products where tree,nuts are a minor ingredient.,SECTION II - DEFINITIONS,Blows means inshell nuts which are unusually lightweight due to extensive damage from physiological,fungous, insect, or other causes and which can be removed, for example, mechanically by air flow.,SECTION III - RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS,A. Environmental Sanitation in Growing and Food Production Areas,(1) Sanitary disposal of human and animal wastes. Adequate precautions should be taken to ensure,that human and animal wastes are disposed of in such a manner as not to constitute a public health,or hygienic hazard, and extreme care should be taken to protect the producta from contamination,with these wastes.,(2) Sanitary quality of irrigation water. Water used for irrigation should not constitute a public health,hazard to the consumer through the product.,(3) Animal, plant pest and disease control. Where control measures are undertaken, treatment with,chemical, biological or physical agents should be done only in accordance with the,recommendations of the appropriate official agency, by or under the direct supervision of,personnel with a thorough understanding of the hazards involved, including the possibility of toxic,residues being retained by the crop.,B. Sanitary Harvesting and Food Production,(1) Harvesting. Tree nut harvesting procedures generally include shaking the trees and picking the nuts,1 In considering hygienic practices for tree nuts, two basic products are recognized - the inshell nut and the nut,meats - with specific and different hygiene problems. Consideration has further been given to the fact,that a tree nut grower may deliver his product to the packer either in the shell or as nut meats.,CAC/RCP 6 Page 2 of 8,off the ground. Where nuts are picked off the ground, the orchard preferably should not be used,for grazing or holding cattle or other animals. If the land has been so used, the orchard should be,worked immediately prior to harvesting (disced, rototilled, or soil turned in some manner) to lessen,the hazard of faecal contamination of tree nuts. Where the exclusion of animals and subsequent,working of the land are impracticable, other steps should be taken to protect the nuts from,contamination during harvesting; for example, the spreading of protective sheets below the trees.,(2) Equipment and product containers. Equipment and product containers should not constitute a,hazard to health. Containers which are reused should be of such material and construction as will,facilitate thorough cleaning, and should be so cleaned and maintained as not to constitute a source,of contamination to the product.,(3) Sanitary techniques. Harvesting and production operations, methods and procedures should be clean,and sanitary. This includes the hulling and drying of nuts that are generally considered part of the,harvest or farm operation. Hulling and drying equipment should be so constructed that it can be,easily cleaned and maintained. When water is used in the cleaning process, it must be potable,water.,(4) Removal of obviously unfit materials. Unfit nuts should be segregated during harvesting and,production to the fullest extent practicable and should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.,Following hulling it is recommended that all nuts be subjected to a defect separation and a quality,inspection before they are utilized for further processing into human food. Nuts should not be used,for such processing unless they are free from obvious faecal contamination, infestations,decomposition and other defects, such as broken shells, imbedded dirt, blows, etc., to an extent,which would render them unfit for human consumption.,(5) Protection of nuts from contamination. Suitable precautions should be taken to protect the nuts,from being contaminated by domestic animals, insects, mites (and other arthropods), vermin, birds,chemical or……
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