Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
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TP.BI.1 Key
Standards
Biosecurity is upheld by demonstrably competent persons
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TP.BI.1.1
Standards
The requirements of the Cleansing and Disinfection Order 2003 must be known by key staff
How you will be measured
Copy of C&D Order
TP.BI.2 Key
Standards
Livestock transport vehicles must be effectively cleansed and disinfected after use
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TP.BI.2.1
Standards
Livestock vehicles used to transport pigs must be cleansed and disinfected before leaving the site of unloading
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TP.BI.3 Key
Standards
A vehicle wash facility must be available and useable during all times of the year that livestock vehicles are in use/ a system must be in place to effectively wash livestock vehicles within a timely manner
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TP.BI.3.1
Standards
Suitable equipment to enable effective cleansing must be carried on each vehicle
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TP.BI.3.2
Standards
Where external wash facilities are used, a written agreement must be in place
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External facility agreement
TP.BI.4
Standards
Records of cleansing and disinfection must be kept
How you will be measured
C&D records
TP.BI.5
Standards
Work instructions provided to and understood by all staff who undertake cleansing and disinfection of vehicles
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TP.BI.6
Standards
Vehicle wash facilities must be well-managed
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TP.BI.6.1
Standards
The wash facility must be designed and operated to allow effective cleansing of vehicles and avoidance of cross contamination
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TP.BI.6.1.1
Standards
For sites that receive deliveries of pigs, systems must be in place to prevent cross contamination between clean and dirty vehicles
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TP.BI.6.2
Standards
Suitable, functioning equipment must be available for use at the vehicle wash facility
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TP.BI.6.3
Standards
An adequate supply of water must be available for use at the vehicle wash facility
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TP.BI.6.4
Standards
Suitable detergents and disinfectants must be available for use along with application equipment at the vehicle wash facility
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TP.BI.6.5
Standards
It is recommended that sufficient wash bays are provided
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TP.BI.6.6
Standards
Wastes from the vehicle washing facility must be stored and disposed of appropriately
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TP.BI.6.7
Standards
Animal derived wastes must be disposed of appropriately
How you will be measured
Waste disposal records