2.—(1) Raw materials destined for the production of collagen shall be transported under clean conditions using appropriate means of transport.
(2) Subject to sub paragraph (3) raw materials shall be transported and stored in a chilled or frozen state, unless they are processed within 24 hours of their dispatch.
(3) Salted, dried and limed hides and skins and hides and skins treated with alkali or acid may be transported and stored at ambient temperature.
(4) Storage rooms shall be kept in a satisfactory state of cleanliness and repair, so that they do not constitute a source of contamination for the raw materials.
(5) During transportation and at the time of delivery at collection centres and establishments producing collagen, raw materials shall be accompanied by a commercial document in accordance with the model laid down in Part 2 of this Schedule.