CACRCP 4-1971(椰子粉国际卫生操作规范).pdf

CAC/RCP 4 Page 1 of 8 RECOMMENDED INTERNATIONAL CODE OF HYGIENIC PRACTICE FOR DESICCATED COCONUT (CAC/RCP 4-1971) SECTION I - SCOPE The following code of hygienic practice applies to desiccated coconut, the dried product prepared for human consumption without requiring further processing which is obtained by shredding or otherwise comminuting the pared kernel of coconuts, the fruit of the palm, Cocos nucifera. SECTION II - DEFINITIONS A. Coconuts - coconuts consist of an outer skin (green or brown when harvested) enclosing a thick fibrous coating or husk; inside the husk is a woody shell which encloses the kernel and which is separated from it by a brown skin. The pared kernel consists of a solid white layer enclosing an aqueous liquid known as coconut water. B. Coconut meat - white solid layer of the kernel. C. Dehusking - the removal of the husk, leaving the shell intact. D. Hatcheting - the removal of the shell. E. Paring - the removal of the brown skin around the kernel. SECTION III - RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS A. Environmental Sanitation in Growing and Food Production Areas (1) Sanitary disposal of human and animal wastes. Adequate precaution 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 products from contamination with these wastes, particularly those products that may be consumed without heat treatment. (2) Animal, plant pest and disease control. Where control measures are undertaken, treatment with