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Quality Standards
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Chemical Standards
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Test
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Standard
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Tolerance
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Moisture
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64%
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+/- 2
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Protein
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16%
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+/- 2
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Fat
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17%
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+/- 2
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Ash
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2.0%
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Maximum
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Calcium
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850mg/Kg
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+/-
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Microbiological Standards
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Test
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Units
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Target
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Unacceptable
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T.V.C.
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cfu/g
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<5 x 105
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>3 x 106
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Coliforms
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cfu/g
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<1 x 103
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>5 x 104
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Staph. aureus
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cfu/g
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<1 x 102
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>5 x 102
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Salmonella (x5 samples)
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25g
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<20% +ve
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>20% +ve
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Product Presentation and Standards
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Attribute
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Description
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Appearance (Fresh)
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Appearance (Frozen)
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Aroma
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Flavour
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Packaging Details
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Primary Packaging
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White food grade polythene bag of suitable gauge to ensure that the product is protected during handling and storage.
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Pallet Details
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Standard 1200 x 1000 mm pallet with cardboard cap and base, strapped and wrapped with food grade pallet wrap.
5 Bags per layer, 20 layers per pallet, x 10kg per bag = 1,000kg per pallet (TYPICAL).
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Pallet Labelling Details
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Name and Address of Producer
Producers Licence Details
Product name/descriptor
Pack Date
Storage Conditions
Batch Code
Net Weight
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