Humane Slaughter of Livestock (9 CFR 313.1-313.90)

153 Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA § 313.2 Such device shall be supplied to inspec tors, compliance officers, and other designated Agency officials by the United States Department of Agri culture. [52 FR 41958, Nov. 2, 1987] PART 313—HUMANE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK Sec. 313.1 Livestock pens, driveways and ramps. 313.2 Handling of livestock. 313.5 Chemical; carbon dioxide 313.15 Mechanical; captive bolt. 313.16 Mechanical; gunshot. 313.30 Electrical; stunning or slaughtering with electric current. 313.50 Tagging of equipment, alleyways, pens or compartments to prevent inhu mane slaughter or handling in connec tion with slaughter. 313.90 [Reserved] AUTHORITY: 7 U.S.C. 1901–1906; 21 U.S.C. 601– 695; 7 CFR 2.17, 2.55. SOURCE: 44 FR 68813, Nov. 30, 1979, unless otherwise noted. § 313.1 Livestock pens, driveways and ramps. (a) Livestock pens, driveways and ramps shall be maintained in good re pair. They shall be free from sharp or protruding objects which may, in the opinion of the inspector, cause injury or pain to the animals. Loose boards, splintered or broken planking, and un necessary openings where the head, feet, or legs of an animal may be in jured shall be repaired. (b) Floors of livestock pens, ramps, and driveways shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide good foot ing for livestock. Slip resistant or waf fled floor surfaces, cleated ramps and the use of sand, as appropriate, during winter months are examples of accept able construction and maintenance. (c) U.S. Suspects (as defined in § 301.2(xxx)) and dying, diseased, and disabled livestock (as defined in § 301.2(y)) shall be provided with a cov ered pen sufficient, in the opinion of the inspector, to protect them from the adverse climatic conditions of the lo cale while awaiting disposition by the inspector. (d) Livestock pens and driveways shall be so arranged that sharp corners and direction reversal of driven ani mals are minimized. [44 FR 68813, Nov. 30, 1979, as amended at 53 FR 49848, Dec. 12, 1988] § 313.2 Handling of livestock. (a) Driving of livestock from the un loading ramps to the holding pens and from the holding pens to the stunning area shall be done with a minimum of excitement and discomfort to the ani mals. Livestock shall not be forced to move faster than a normal walking speed. (b) Electric prods, canvas slappers, or other implements employed to drive animals shall be used as little as pos sible in order to minimize excitement and injury. Any use of such imple ments which, in the opinion of the in spector, is excessive, is prohibited. Electrical prods attached to AC house current shall be reduced by a trans former to the lowest effective voltage not to exceed 50 volts AC. (c) Pipes, sharp or pointed objects, and other items which, in the opinion of the inspector, would cause injury or unnecessary pain to the animal shall not be used to drive livestock. (d) Disabled livestock and other ani mals unable to move. (1) Disabled animals and other ani mals unable to move shall be separated from normal ambulatory animals and placed in the covered pen provided for in § 313.1(c). (2) The dragging of disabled animals and other animals unable to move, while conscious, is prohibited. Stunned animals may, however, be dragged. (3) Disabled animals and other ani mals unable to move may be moved, while conscious, on equipment suitable for such purposes; e.g., stone boats. (e) Animals shall have access to water in all holding pens and, if held longer than 24 hours, access to feed. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jan 24, 2018 Jkt 244029 PO 00000 Frm 00163 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Q:\09\9V2.TXT 31 EC 1 1 S E 9 1 .0 1 1 < /G P H > kp a yn e o n D S K 5 4 D X V N 1 O F R w ith $ $ JO B 154 9 CFR Ch. III (1–1–18 Edition) § 313.5 There shall be sufficient room in the holding pen for animals held overnight to lie down. (f) Stunning methods approved in § 313.30 shall be effectively applied to animals prior to their being shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. § 313.5 Chemical; carbon dioxide. The slaughtering of sheep, calves and swine with the use of carbon dioxide gas and the handling in connection therewith, in compliance with the pro visions contained in this section, are hereby designated and approved as hu mane methods of slaughtering and han dling of such animals under the Act. (a) Administration of gas, required ef fect; handling. (1) The carbon dioxide gas shall be administered in a chamber in accordance with this section so as to produce surgical anesthesia in the ani mals before they are shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. The animals shall be exposed to the carbon dioxide gas in a way that will accomplish the anes thesia quickly and calmly, with a min imum of excitement and discomfort to the animals. In swine, carbon dioxide may be administered to induce death in the animals before they are shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. (2) The driving or conveying of the animals to the carbon dioxide chamber shall be done with a minimum of ex citement and discomfort to the ani mals. Delivery of calm animals to the anesthesia chamber is essential since the induction, or early phase, of anes thesia is less violent with docile ani mals. Among other things this requires that, in driving animals to the anes thesia chamber, electrical equipment be used as little as possible and with the lowest effective voltage. (3) On emerging from the carbon di oxide tunnel, the animals shall be in a state of surgical anesthesia and shall remain in this condition throughout shackling, sticking, and bleeding, ex cept for swine in which death has been induced by the administration of car bon dioxide. Asphyxia or death from any cause shall not be produced in ani mals before bleeding, except for swine in which death has been induced by the administration of carbon dioxide. (b) Facilities and procedures—(1) Gen eral requirements for gas chambers and auxiliary equipment; operator. (i) The carbon dioxide gas shall be adminis tered in a tunnel which is designed to permit the effective exposure of the animal. Two types of tunnels, based on the same principle, are in common use for carbon dioxide anesthesia. They are the ‘‘U’’ type tunnel and the ‘‘Straight Line’’ type tunnel, and are based on the principle that carbon dioxide gas has a higher specific gravity than air. The tunnels are open at both ends for entry and exit of animals and have a depressed central section. Anes thetizing, or, in the case of swine, death-inducing, carbon dioxide con centrations are maintained in the cen tral sections of the tunnels. Effective anaesthetization is produced in these central sections. Animals are driven from holding pens through pathways constructed of large-diameter pipe or smooth metal and onto continuous conveyor devices that move the ani mals through the tunnels. The animals are either compartmentalized on the conveyors by mechanical impellers synchronized with the conveyor or they are otherwise prevented from crowding. While impellers are used to compartmentalize the animals, me chanically or manually operated gates are used to move the animals onto the conveyors. Surgically anaesthetized animals, or killed swine, are moved out of the tunnels by the same continuous conveyors that moved them into and through the carbon dioxide gas. (ii) Flow of animals into and through the carbon dioxide chamber is depend ent on one operator. The operation or stoppage of the conveyor is entirely de pendent upon this operator. It is nec essary that he be skilled, attentive, and aware of his responsibility. Over dosages and death of animals can be brought about by carelessness of this individual. (2) Special requirements for gas chamber and auxiliary equipment. The ability of anesthetizing equipment to perform with maximum efficiency is dependent on its proper design and efficient me chanical operation. Pathways, com partments, gas chambers, and all other equipment used must be designed to ac commodate properly the species of ani mals being anesthetized. They shall be free from pain-producing restraining VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jan 24, 2018 Jkt 244029 PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Q:\09\9V2.TXT 31kp a yn e o n D S K 5 4 D X V N 1 O F R w ith $ $ JO B 155 Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA § 313.15 devices. Injury of animals must be pre vented by the elimination of sharp pro jections or exposed wheels or gears. There shall be no unnecessary holes, spaces or openings where feet or legs of animals may be injured. Impellers or other devices designed to mechanically move or drive animals or otherwise keep them in motion or compartmen talized shall be constructed of flexible or well padded rigid material. Power activated gates designed for constant flow of animals to anesthetizing equip ment shall be so fabricated that they will not cause injury. All equipment in volved in anesthetizing animals shall be maintained in good repair. (3) Gas. Maintenance of a uniform carbon dioxide concentration and dis tribution in the anesthesia chamber is a vital aspect of producing surgical an esthesia. This may be assured by rea sonably accurate instruments which sample and analyze carbon dioxide gas concentration within the chamber throughout anesthetizing operations. Gas concentration shall be maintained uniform so that the degree of anes thesia in exposed animals will be con stant. Carbon dioxide gas supplied to anesthesia chambers may be from con trolled reduction of solid carbon diox ide or from a controlled liquid source. In either case the carbon dioxide shall be supplied at a rate sufficient to anes thetize adequately and uniformly the number of animals passing through the chamber. Sampling of gas for analysis shall be made from a representative place or places within the chamber and on a continuing basis. Gas concentra tions and exposure time shall be graphically recorded throughout each day’s operation. Neither carbon dioxide nor atmospheric air used in the anes thesia chambers shall contain noxious or irritating gases. Each day before equipment is used for anesthetizing animals, proper care shall be taken to mix adequately the gas and air within the chamber. All gas producing and control equipment shall be maintained in good repair and all indicators, in struments, and measuring devices must be available for inspection by Program inspectors during anesthetizing oper ations and at other times. An exhaust system must be provided so that, in case of equipment failure, non-uniform carbon dioxide concentrations in the gas tunnel or contamination of the am bient air of the establishment will be prevented. [44 FR 68813, Nov. 30, 1979, as amended at 59 FR 21640, Apr. 26, 1994] § 313.15 Mechanical; captive bolt. The slaughtering of sheep, swine, goats, calves, cattle, horses, mules, and other equines by using captive bolt stunners and the handling in connec tion therewith, in compliance with the provisions contained in this section, are hereby designated and approved as humane methods of slaughtering and handling of such animals under the Act. (a) Application of stunners, required ef fect; handling. (1) The captive bolt stun ners shall be applied to the livestock in accordance with this section so as to produce immediate unconsciousness in the animals before they are shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. The ani mals shall be stunned in such a manner that they will be rendered unconscious with a minimum of excitement and dis comfort. (2) The driving of the animals to the stunning area shall be done with a min imum of excitement and discomfort to the animals. Delivery of calm animals to the stunning areas is essential since accurate placement of stunning equip ment is difficult on nervous or injured animals. Among other things, this re quires that, in driving animals to the stunning areas, electrical equipment be used as little as possible and with the lowest effective voltage. (3) Immediately after the stunning blow is delivered the animals shall be in a state of complete unconsciousness and remain in this condition through out shackling, sticking and bleeding. (b) Facilities and procedures—(1) Gen eral requirements for stunning facilities; operator. (i) Acceptable captive bolt stunning instruments may be either skull penetrating or nonpenetrating. The latter type is also described as a concussion or mushroom type stunner. Penetrating instruments on detonation deliver bolts of varying diameters and lengths through the skull and into the brain. Unconsciousness is produced im mediately by physical brain destruc tion and a combination of changes in VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jan 24, 2018 Jkt 244029 PO 00000 Frm 00165 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Q:\09\9V2.TXT 31kp a yn e o n D S K 5 4 D X V N 1 O F R w ith $ $ JO B 156 9 CFR Ch. III (1–1–18 Edition) § 313.16 intracranial pressure and acceleration concussion. Nonpenetrating or mush room stunners on detonation deliver a bolt with a flattened circular head against the external surface of the ani mal’s head over the brain. Diameter of the striking surface of the stunner may vary as conditions require. Uncon sciousness is produced immediately by a combination of acceleration concus sion and changes in intracranial pres sures. A combination instrument uti lizing both penetrating and nonpene trating principles is acceptable. Ener gizing of instruments may be accom plished by detonation of measured charges of gunpowder or accurately controlled compressed air. Captive bolts shall be of such size and design that, when properly positioned and ac tivated, immediate unconsciousness is produced. (ii) To assure uniform unconscious ness with every blow, compressed air devices must be equipped to deliver the necessary constant air pressure and must have accurate, constantly oper ating air pressure gauges. Gauges must be easily read and conveniently located for use by the stunning operator and the inspector. For purposes of pro tecting employees, inspectors, and oth ers, it is desirable that any stunning device be equipped with safety features to prevent injuries from accidental dis charge. Stunning instruments must be maintained in good repair. (iii) The stunning area shall be so de signed and constructed as to limit the free movements of animals sufficiently to allow the operator to locate the stunning blow with a high degree of ac curacy. All chutes, alleys, gates and re straining mechanisms between and in cluding holding pens and stunning areas shall be free from pain-producing features such as exposed bolt ends, loose boards, splintered or broken planking, and protruding sharp metal of any kind. There shall be no unneces sary holes or other openings where feet or legs of animals may be injured. Overhead drop gates shall be suitably covered on the bottom edge to prevent injury on contact with animals. Rough ened or cleated cement shall be used as flooring in chutes leading to stunning areas to reduce falls of animals. Chutes, alleys, and stunning areas shall be so designed that they will com fortably accommodate the kinds of ani mals to be stunned. (iv) The stunning operation is an ex acting procedure and requires a well trained and experienced operator. He must be able to accurately place the stunning instrument to produce imme diate unconsciousness. He must use the correct detonating charge with regard to kind, breed, size, age, and sex of the animal to produce the desired results. (2) Special requirements and prohibi tions. (i) Choice of instrument and force required to produce immediate uncon sciousness varies, depending on kind, breed, size, age, and sex of the animal. Young swine, lambs, and calves usually require less stunning force than ma ture animals of the same kind. Bulls, rams, and boars usually require skull penetration to produce immediate un consciousness. Charges suitable for smaller kinds of livestock such as swine or for young animals are not ac ceptably interchanged for use on larger kinds or older livestock, respectively. (ii) Captive bolt stunners that delib erately inject compressed air into the cranium at the end of the penetration cycle shall not be used to stun cattle. [44 FR 68813, Nov. 30, 1979, as amended at 69 FR 1891, Jan. 12, 2004] § 313.16 Mechanical; gunshot. The slaughtering of cattle, calves, sheep, swine, goats, horses, mules, and other equines by shooting with fire arms and the handling in connection therewith, in compliance with the pro visions contained in this section, are hereby designated and approved as hu mane methods of slaughtering and han dling of such animals under the Act. (a) Utilization of firearms, required ef fect; handling. (1) The firearms shall be employed in the delivery of a bullet or projectile into the animal in accord ance with this section so as to produce immediate unconsciousness in the ani mal by a single shot before it is shack led, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. The animal shall be shot in such a manner that they will be rendered unconscious with a minimum of excitement and dis comfort. (2) The driving of the animals to the shooting areas shall be done with a VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jan 24, 2018 Jkt 244029 PO 00000 Frm 00166 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Q:\09\9V2.TXT 31kp a yn e o n D S K 5 4 D X V N 1 O F R w ith $ $ JO B 157 Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA § 313.30 minimum of excitement and discom fort to the animals. Delivery of calm animals to the shooting area is essen tial since accurate placement of the bullet is difficult in case of nervous or injured animals. Among other things, this requires that, in driving animals to the shooting areas, electrical equip ment be used as little as possible and with the lowest effective voltage. (3) Immediately after the firearm is discharged and the projectile is deliv ered, the animal shall be in a state of complete unconsciousness and remain in this condition throughout shackling, sticking and bleeding. (b) Facilities and procedure—(1) Gen eral requirements for shooting facilities; operator. (i) On discharge, acceptable firearms dispatch free projectiles or bullets of varying sizes and diameters through the skull and into the brain. Unconsciousness is produced imme diately by a combination of physical brain destruction and changes in intracranial pressure. Caliber of fire arms shall be such that when properly aimed and discharged, the projectile produces immediate unconsciousness. (ii) To assure uniform unconscious ness of the animal with every discharge where small-bore firearms are em ployed, it is necessary to use one of the following type projectiles: Hollow pointed bullets; frangible iron plastic composition bullets; or powdered iron missiles. When powdered iron missiles are used, the firearms shall be in close proximity with the skull of the animal when fired. Firearms must be main tained in good repair. For purposes of protecting employees, inspectors and others, it is desirable that all firearms be equipped with safety devices to pre vent injuries from accidental dis charge. Aiming and discharging of fire arms should be directed away from op erating areas. (iii) The provisions contained in § 313.15(b)(1)(iii) with respect to the stunning area also apply to the shoot ing area. (iv) The shooting operation is an ex acting procedure and requires a well trained and experienced operator. He must be able to accurately direct the projectile to produce immediate uncon sciousness. He must use the correct caliber firearm, powder charge and type of ammunition to produce the de sired results. (2) Special requirements. Choice of fire arms and ammunition with respect to caliber and choice of powder charge re quired to produce immediate uncon sciousness of the animal may vary de pending on age and sex of the animal. In the case of bulls, rams, and boars, small bore firearms may be used pro vided they are able to produce imme diate unconsciousness of the animals. Small bore firearms are usually effec tive for stunning other cattle, sheep, swine, and goats, and calves, horses, and mules. § 313.30 Electrical; stunning or slaugh tering with electric current. The slaughtering of swine, sheep, calves, cattle, and goats with the use of electric current and the handling in connection therewith, in compliance with the provisions contained in this section, are hereby designated and ap proved as humane methods of slaugh tering and handling of such animals under the Act. (a) Administration of electric current, required effect; handling. (1) The electric current shall be administered so as to produce, at a minimum, surgical anes thesia, i.e., a state where the animal feels no painful sensation. The animals shall be either stunned or killed before they are shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast, or cut. They shall be exposed to the electric current in a way that will accomplish the desired result quickly and effectively, with a minimum of ex citement and discomfort. (2) The driving or conveying of the animals to the place of application of electric current shall be done with a minimum of excitement and discom fort to the animals. Delivery of calm animals to the place of application is essential to ensure rapid and effective insensibility. Among other things, this requires that, in driving animals to the place of application, electrical equip ment be used as little as possible and with the lowest effective voltage. (3) The quality and location of the electrical shock shall be such as to produce immediate insensibility to pain in the exposed animal. (4) The stunned animal shall remain in a state of surgical anesthesia VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jan 24, 2018 Jkt 244029 PO 00000 Frm 00167 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Q:\09\9V2.TXT 31kp a yn e o n D S K 5 4 D X V N 1 O F R w ith $ $ JO B 158 9 CFR Ch. III (1–1–18 Edition) § 313.50 through shackling, sticking, and bleed ing. (b) Facilities and procedures; operator— (1) General requirements for operator. It is necessary that the operator of elec tric current application equipment be skilled, attentive, and aware of his or her responsibility. (2) Special requirements for electric cur rent application equipment. The ability of electric current equipment to per form with maximum efficiency is de pendent on its proper design and effi cient mechanical operation. Pathways, compartments, current applicators, and all other equipment used must be designed to properly accommodate the species of animals being anesthetized. Animals shall be free from pain-pro ducing restraining devices. Injury of animals must be prevented by the elimination of sharp projections or ex posed wheels or gears. There shall be no unnecessary holes, spaces or open ings where feet or legs of animals may be injured. Impellers or other devices designed to mechanically move or drive animals or otherwise keep them in motion or compartmentalized shall be constructed of flexible or padded material. Power activated gates de signed for constant flow of animals shall be so fabricated that they will not cause injury. All equipment used to apply and control the electrical cur rent shall be maintained in good re pair, and all indicators, instruments, and measuring devices shall be avail able for inspection by Program inspec tors during the operation and at other times. (3) Electric current. Each animal shall be given a sufficient application of electric current to ensure surgical an esthesia throughout the bleeding oper ation. Suitable timing, voltage and current control devices shall be used to ensure that each animal receives the necessary electrical charge to produce immediate unconsciousness. The cur rent shall be applied so as to avoid the production of hemorrhages or other tis sue changes which could interfere with inspection procedures. [44 FR 68813, Nov. 30, 1979, as amended at 50 FR 25202, June 18, 1985] § 313.50 Tagging of equipment, alley ways, pens, or compartments to pre vent inhumane slaughter or han dling in connection with slaughter. When an inspector observes an inci dent of inhumane slaughter or han dling in connection with slaughter, he/ she shall inform the establishment op erator of the incident and request that the operator take the necessary steps to prevent a recurrence. If the estab lishment operator fails to take such ac tion or fails to promptly provide the inspector with satisfactory assurances that such action will be taken, the in spector shall follow the procedures specified in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section, as appropriate. (a) If the cause of inhumane treat ment is the result of facility defi ciencies, disrepair, or equipment breakdown, the inspector shall attach a ‘‘U.S. Rejected’’ tag thereto. No equipment, alleyway, pen or compart ment so tagged shall be used until made acceptable to the inspector. The tag shall not be removed by anyone other than an inspector. All livestock slaughtered prior to such tagging may be dressed, processed, or prepared under inspection. (b) If the cause of inhumane treat ment is the result of establishment em ployee actions in the handling or mov ing of livestock, the inspector shall at tach a ‘‘U.S. Rejected’’ tag to the al leyways leading to the stunning area. After the tagging of the alleyway, no more livestock shall be moved to the stunning area until the inspector re ceives satisfactory assurances from the establishment operator that there will not be a recurrence. The tag shall not be removed by anyone other than an inspector. All livestock slaughtered prior to the tagging may be dressed, processed, or prepared under inspec tion. (c) If the cause of inhumane treat ment is the result of improper stun ning, the inspector shall attach a ‘‘U.S. Rejected’’ tag to the stunning area. Stunning procedures shall not be re sumed until the inspector receives sat isfactory assurances from the estab lishment operator that there will not be a recurrence. The tag shall not be removed by anyone other than an in spector. All livestock slaughtered prior VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:50 Jan 24, 2018 Jkt 244029 PO 00000 Frm 00168 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Q:\09\9V2.TXT 31kp a yn e o n D S K 5 4 D X V N 1 O F R w ith $ $ JO B 159 Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA § 314.2 to such tagging may be dressed, proc essed, or prepared under inspection. § 313.90 [Reserved] PART 314—HANDLING AND DIS POSAL OF CONDEMNED OR OTHER INEDIBLE PRODUCTS AT OFFICIAL ESTABLISHMENTS Sec. 314.1 Disposition of condemned products at official establishments having tanking facilities; sealing of tanks. 314.2 Tanking and other facilities for ined ible products to be separate from edible product facilities. 314.3 Disposition of condemned products at official establishments having no tanking facilities. 314.4 Suppression of odors in preparing ined ible products. 314.5 Inedible rendered fats prepared at offi cial establishments. 314.6 Inedible fats from outside official es tablishments. 314.7 Carcasses of livestock condemned on ante-mortem inspection not to pass through edible product areas. 314.8 Dead animal carcasses. 314.9 Specimens for educational, research, and other nonfood purposes; permits for, required. 314.10 Livers condemned because of para sitic infestation and for other causes; conditions for disposal for purposes other than human food. 314.11 Handling of certain condemned prod ucts for purposes other than human food. AUTHORITY: 21 U.S.C. 601–695; 7 CFR 2.17, 2.55. SOURCE: 35 FR 15575, Oct. 3, 1970, unless otherwise noted. § 314.1 Disposition of condemned prod ucts at official establishments hav ing tanking facilities; sealing of tanks. (a) Carcasses, parts of carcasses, and other products condemned at official establishments having facilities for tanking shall, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section or else where in this part, be disposed of by tanking as follows: (1) The lower opening of the tank shall first be sealed securely by a Pro gram employee, except when perma nently connected with a blow line; then the condemned products shall be placed in the tank in his presence, after which the upper opening shall also be sealed securely by such employee, who shall then see that the contents of the tank are subjected to sufficient heating for sufficient time to effectively destroy the contents for human food purposes. (2) The use of equipment such as crushers or hashers for pretanking preparation of condemned products in the inedible products department has been found to give inedible character and appearance to the material. Ac cordingly, if condemned products are so crushed or hashed, conveying sys tems, rendering tanks, and other equip ment used in the further handling of crushed or hashed material need not be locked or sealed during the tanking op erations. If the rendering tanks or other equipment contain condemned material not so crushed or hashed, the equipment shall be sealed as prescribed in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. If the crushed or hashed material is not rendered in the establishment where produced, it shall be denatured as pro vided for in § 314.3 before leaving such establishment. (b) The seals of tanks shall be broken only by a Program employee and only after the contents of the tanks have been treated as provided in paragraph (a) of this section. The rendered fat de rived from condemned material shall be held until a Program employee shall have had an opportunity to determine whether it conforms with the require ments of this section. Samples shall be taken by Program employees as often as is necessary to determine whether the rendered fat is effectually dena tured. (c) Carcasses of animals condemned under § 309.3 of this subchapter may be disposed of as provided in § 314.3, in lieu of tanking, with the approval of the in spector. § 314.2 Tanking and other facilities for inedible products to be separate from edible product facilities. All tanks and equipment used for rendering, otherwise preparing, or stor ing inedible products must be in rooms or compartments separate from those used for preparing or storing edible products. 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