Frozen food thawed for further processing may be re-frozen, provided that-
(a) the core temperature does not exceed 5°C;
(b) the thawing process is as short as possible and does not exceed 10 hours (as the case may be);
(c) the run-off liquid from the thawing process is adequately drained to prevent cross contamination;
(d) the food is handled in accordance with good manufacturing practice; and
(e) the chilling commences immediately to comply with the temperatures indicated in Annexure E.