ICS 67.100.99 
 
Reference number  
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 RWANDA 
STANDARD  DRS  
569  
 
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Bee products collection centre — Basic 
requirements  
   
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 Contents  Page 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  iv 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  1 
2 Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  1 
3 Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  1 
4 Operational License  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  2 
5 Location  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  2 
6 General facility design requirements  ................................ ................................ .........................  2 
7 BCC  layout requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  3 
7.1 Reception area  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................  3 
7.2 Receiving areas  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  3 
7.3 Cleaning area for equipment  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 4 
7.4 Office space  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 4 
7.5 Toilets and urinals  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  5 
7.6 Shower and changing rooms  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 5 
7.7 Ventilation  and Lighting ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  6 
8 Utilities  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  6 
8.1 Road accessibility  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  6 
8.2 Water and electricity  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  6 
9 Equipment and tools  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  7 
9.1 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  7 
10 Transportation  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................  7 
11 Hygiene  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  7 
11.1  General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  7 
11.2  Personal hygiene management  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 7 
12 Safety measures and environmental management  ................................ ................................ .. 8 
13 Waste management  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  9 
14 Record keeping  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  9 
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 Foreword   
Rwanda Standard s are prepared  by Technical Committees and approved by Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) 
Board  of Directors in  accordance with the procedures of RSB, in compliance with Annex 3 of the WTO/TBT 
agreement on the preparation, adoption and application of standards.  
The main task of technical committees is to prepare national standards.  Final Draft Rwanda S tandards adopted 
by technical  committ ees are ratified  by me mbers of RSB Board of Director s for publication and gazettment as 
Rwanda Standards.  
DRS 569 was prepared by Technical Committe e RSB/TC 027, Beekeeping and beekeeping products  
Committee membership  
The following organizations were represented on the joint Technical Committee on Beekeeping and beekeeping 
products  in the preparation of this standard.  
KOPAKI  
Buranga General Business Ltd  
Just Ent Co Ltd  
Jambo Honey  
Independent Expert  
Rwanda  Standards Board  (RSB) – Secretariat   
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 Bee product s collection centre  — Basic requirements  
1 Scope   
This working draft  provides  requirements  for premises, utilities, equipme nt, personnel, operations and 
management of bee products collection centre.  
2 Normative references   
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of  their content constitutes 
requirements of this document.  For dated references, only the edition  cited applies. For undated references, the 
latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.  
RS 113, Geotechnical design — General requirements   
RS EAS 12 , Potable water  — Specification  
RS 267 -1, Feeder roads — Part I: Guidelines for design  
 RS 267 -2, Feeder roads — Part I I: Guidelines for maintenance  
RS 115 , Building construction  — Design of facilities for people with disability  — Code of practice  
RS CAC/RCP1 , General principles of food hygiene  
 
 
3 Terms and definitions   
For the purposes of this standard, the follow ing terms and definitions apply   
3.1 
bee products  Collection Centre  (BCC ) 
premises where bee product  is collected  from beekeepers    
3.2 
laboratory  
room  within the complex of the BCC  where raw honey/ honey products  is subjected to quality and safety tests   
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 4 Operational License  
 Bee products  Collection Centre shall be licensed by the competent authority.  
5 Location  
5.1 The location of  bee products  collection cent re shall comply  to the land use and zoning requirements 
provided by the competent authority  
5.2  bee products  collection center  shall be in the appropriate location distanced from any source of pollution, 
such  as smoke and rubbish dump and waste disposal area.  
5.3 Where possible, selection of location shall consider areas not prone to flooding. However, where it is 
unavoidable, foundation designs for the facility shall comply to the requirements of RS 113 and  national building 
code requirements so as to prevent cracking, settlements, and structural failures.  
5.4 There shall be sufficient space for accommodation o f vehicle parking and other essential inputs.  
5.5 The bee products  Collection Centre  shall be accessible by road.  
5.6 The bee products  Collection Centre  shall have access to facilities such as clean water  and  
sufficient power supply.   
 
6 General facility design requirements  
6.1 The design and construction shall conform to the requirements of the national building codes and relevant  
Rwanda Standards.  
6.2 The buildin g material s used  shall comply with relevant Rwanda standards. Materials shall be durable  and 
non-toxic 
6.3 Building shall be structurally sound and hygienically designed and constructed to prevent cross -
contamination  from exterior, and to be safe and proper for operation.  
6.4 Building design and layout shall be designed so that there is a separation of clean  and unclean working 
operations.  
6.5 The buildings and facilities shall be designed to prevent the entrance and harboring of pest and the  entry 
of environmental contaminants such as smoke and dust.  
6.6 The foundations shall be adequately designed to carry the all loads  of the building and shall be termite  
proofed.  
6.7 The floor shall be finished with non -absorbent, easy to clean, non-slip materials and without crevices.  DRS 569: 202 3 
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 6.8 Wall finishes shall be made of materials that do not  caus e contamination. Interior surface shall be smooth 
without dirt  accumulation, clean and undamaged, with no opening passage to prevent the entry of disease 
carrier  animals.  
6.9 All in door corners and edges of BCC  shall have curved finishing.  
6.10 The roof of the   bee products  collection center  shall be such that it does not transmit any undesirable 
substances  to the product  being handled.  
6.11 Ceiling shall be designed, constructed and finished as to prevent the accumulation of dirt and minimize  
condensation, mould development and flaking and shall be easy to clean.  
6.12 All doors shall be flush finished on the interior side, capable of easy cleaning, non -absorbent and shall  
be protected on both sides by non -corroding metal kick plates to prevent damage which may provide access  for 
rodents, where appropriate, be self -closing and close fitting.  
6.13 All windows shall be provided with non-corrosive screens fitted to the outside which shall be removable 
for cleaning  and the sills shall be slopping.  
6.14 The BCC  shall be fenced with at least 2 m high fence to avoid unauthorized entrance.  
6.15 Wash hand basins (Hand washing facilities) shall be either knee or pedal operated, with suitable hand  
cleaning preparation and with suitable hygienic means of drying hands.  
7 BCC  layout  requirements  
7.1 Reception area  
7.1.1  Hygienic measures shall be in place before entering the building, room or area for raw honey/bee  
product  receiving,  i.e., disinfectant solution basin for boots or shoes to prevent contamination, non -hand 
operated hand wash  basin and equipped with liquid soap and hand drying kits.  
7.1.2  Clean and undamaged doors or plastic curtains shall be closed tightly to prevent dust and insect.  
7.1.3  Floor shall be made of non-abrasive , non -corrosive, non -absorbent and easy to clean materials,  
undamaged, and shall drain easily. Wall and floor connection shall be of curved angle.  
7.2 Receiving areas  
7.2.1  The receiving areas shall be distanced from parking area to prevent contamination.  
7.2.2  The area shall be well lighted to facilitate the reception.  
 7.1.4  A drainage system shall be well flown, undamaged, clean, and shall be:  
a) equipped with wire -mesh before draining out of the building, in case of closed drains, and   
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 b) equipped with U -shaped gutters, in case of open drains.  
 
7.3 Laboratory  
7.3.1  The laboratory  if present, shall have sufficient area for the purpose  and comply to relevant laboratory 
design standards.  
7.3.2  The floor shall be of non -absorbent, washable and non -slip materials, without crevices, easy to clean  
and disinfect.  
7.3.3  The wall shall be non -absorbent and easy to clea n 
7.4 Cleaning area for equipment  
7.4.1  bee products  collection center  shall be provided with indoor cleaning room as follows:  
a) the floor shall be made of non -absorbent, washable and non -slip materials without crevices, easy to clean 
and disinfect.  
b) the wall shall be finished with non -absorbent, washable and easy to clean materials  
c) hot and cold-water  supply shall be available in the cleaning room.  
7.4.2  Raw honey/bee products  container washing areas shall be provided for members as follows:  
a) the washing area sh ould be distanced from parking area to prevent contamination;  
b) washing areas for members sh ould be designed and finished as to facilitate the operations;  
c) washing areas sh ould be finished with non -absorbent materials and easy to clean;  
d) floor sh ould be slope and able to rapidly drain out the water;  
e) sufficient and appropriate cleaning tools for empty raw honey/bee products  containers shall be provided  
7.5 Office space  
7.5.1  Office in the bee products  collection center  shall not cause any contamination to the raw honey  receiving 
building.  
7.5.2  The office space shall be:  
a) easily accessible for staff and other visitors;  DRS 569: 202 3 
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 b) clearly signposted;  
c) well aerated;  
d) safe and unobstructed; and  
e) clean, naturally well -lit and suitably furnished.  
7.6 Toilets and urinals  
7.6.1   bee products  collection center  shall be provided with separate and designated toilets and urinals for 
members and for staff as follows:  
a) toilets and urinals for male and female shall be separately constructed in an area that does not bring ill 
effect on the collected  bee products ; 
b) toilets inside the  bee products  collection center  shall be hygienic, located in appropriate position, adequate 
and able to prevent cross -contamination effectively;  
c) the floor of the toilets and urinals shall be non -absorbent, washable and non -slip, without crevices and shall 
be easy to clean and disinfect. The floors shall slope sufficiently for liquids to drain to trapped outlets 
including grates;  
d) the wall shall be constructed from non - absorbent, washable materials and they shall be smooth and without 
crevices and shall be easy to clean and disinfect;  
e) the toilets and urinals shall be furnished with appropriate hand washing facilities equipped with hygienic 
materials such as liquid soap or solid soap sanitizers, disposable towels or air -drying equipment or tissue 
paper hunger.  
f) Design shall take into consideration of toilet facilities for persons with disabilities as per RS 115 
requirements  
7.7 Shower and changing rooms  
7.7.1  There shall be separate changing room and shower  for male and female workers  
7.7.2 Shower and changing room shall be hygienic, located in appropriate positions, adequate and able to 
prevent cross -contamination effectively.  They shall have shower faucets and other plumbing fixtures  
7.7.3 Showers and changing room shall be finished with non-absorbent , washable and easy to clean 
materials  
7.7.4 Changing rooms shall be furnished with labelled  lockers.  
7.7.5 All cleaning materials shall be provided.   
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 7.8 Ventilation  and Lighting  
Indoor ventilation shall be as follows:  
a) ventilation system shall be designed and installed as to allow better  air flow and not being dampening shall 
be available . Passive ventilation systems designs shall be used where necessary ; 
b) Such system or device shall not be installed in an area that may pose a risk of contamination to  bee products  
c) Lighting shall be adequately provided as per relevant standards specific to the use of each room. Natural 
lighting shall be utilized where possible.  
8 Utilities  
8.1 Road accessibility  
8.1.1  Access roads to bee products  collection center  shall be at least designed  and maintained in accordance 
with RS 267-1 and RS 267 -2, respectively . 
8.1.2  The building verge, main internal access road, loading bays and all areas serving vehicular traffic shall 
be either paved or tarred.  
8.2 Water and electricity  
8.2.1  Running water under pressure shall be easily accessible to all rooms and areas in which honey/bee 
product  is handled and equipment are washed.  
8.2.2  The water shall comply with RS EAS 12. The water shall be  microbiologically tested at least twice a 
year and especially following cleaning and disinfection of water  storage tanks.  
8.2.3  BCC  shall be equipped with Water storage tanks of adequate capacity to ensure the availability of  water 
all the times.  Where possible water storage shall be equipped with a pumping system.  
8.2.4  The tanks and contents shall be inspected at frequent intervals and emptied cleaned and disinfected  
as necessary and at least once per year.  
8.2.5  In cases where the total water hardness exceeds 500 mg/l (as CaCo3). Water softeners shall be used  
for all water where heat treatment cleaning or rinsing is involved.  
8.2.6 The electrical installation shall comply with Rwanda Electrical code  and standards  
8.2.8  Installation of electric wires and sockets shall be neat, well arranged and shall be in the position that  
cause no contamination but safe for operators.  
8.2.9  Light bulb shall be equipped with clean bulb cover that has no dust, cobweb or dirty stain, particularly  
in the risky areas, such as an area over the raw honey/ bee product  receiving area. DRS 569: 202 3 
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 8.2.10  Light bulb shall be undamaged, able to provide sufficient light and functional at every operating area,  
particularly those areas that are the critical control point of food safety such as receiving area,  cleaning area for 
equipment and tools and chemical preparation area for cleaning,  
8.2.11  BCC  shall be provided with power back -up systems. It may be electric generators or solar systems.  
9 Equipment and tools  
9.1 General requirements  
9.1.1  Adequate and effective machines and equipment shall be provided  
9.1.2  Machines and equipment installation layout shall be in line with the flow of activities . 
9.1.3  Machines and equipment surface in contact with bee products shall be made of rust -free metal.  
9.1.4  Machines and equipment shall be installed in the positions that facilitate the operation, maintenance 
and cleaning.  
9.1.5  Safety systems for personnel protection shall be in place.  
10 Transportation  
Transportation of bee products  shall be prepared appropriately and hygienically so as to prevent cross  
contamination.  
11 Hygiene  
11.1 General requirements  
Operation in the  bee products  Collection Centre  shall be done accordance with the provisions in RS CAC/RCP 
1. 
11.2 Personal hygiene management  
11.2.1 Hygiene of receiving operators shall be monitored in order to reduce the possibility  of contamination 
during the operations and recorded regularly for assessment as follows:  
a) nails shall be clipped and kept clean;  
b) uniform or clothes shall be clean;  
c) hair shall be entirely covered with cap as well as mouth and nose shall be covered with a mask during  
operations;   
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 d) apron shall be waterproof and clean;  
e) wear clean boots or shoes for use in a specific area;  
f) do not wear any accessories during the operations;  
g) establish hygienic rules for operators who have any symptom of gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory  
diseases or wound that may cause risk of honey/bee product  contamination;  
h) report annual health examination including tuberculosis, dermatitis, parasite and hepatitis.  
11.2.3 Train and check the operators whose works are involving raw honey/bee product  in order to acquire 
basic knowledge according to standard of good practices as follows:  
11.2.3.1 Train operators before beginning work in order to assure their ability to practice the assignment.  
11.2.3.2 Train the operators on the specific areas of their responsibility, i.e, repairing and maintenance of  
machines and equipment, calibration of the scale and temperature measurement device as well as laboratory  
analysis.  
11.2.3.4  Train the driver on good hygienic practices for honey/beeproducts  transportation.  
11.2.3.5  Provide training to review and refresh their knowledge for at least once a year.  
11.2.3.6  Trainers and inspectors shall be officers from the competent authority.  
12 Safety measures and environmental management  
Safety measures concerning operating areas, equipment, management of chemicals and their containers  
including environmental management in waste water treatment system shall be established according to  
relevant regulations  
12.1 Safety measures shall be as follows:  
a) the security shall be guaranteed by either security guards or CCTVs;  
b) alarm device or system for operating areas shall be in place in order to remind operators to be more  careful 
and to warn in the risky area in which the danger may occur;  
c) First-Aid kit and training course thereof shall be provided;  
d) fire extinguishers shall be installed;  
e) personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be provided to protect personnel from injury during chemical  
preparation. The PPE shall be indicated by sign, easily reached and properly used.  DRS 569: 202 3 
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 12.2 Hygienic and effective control systems and preventive measures against disease carrier animals shall  be 
in place.  
12.3 Management system for chemicals and their containers shall be in place.  
12.3.1 Chemicals shall be labeled and stored in a proper shelf or locker with indication.  
12.3.2 Chemicals that are no longer used and empty containers shall be eliminated by using proper methods  
not causing contamination.  
12.4 Drains inside the building of   bee products  collection center  shall be as follows:  
a) closed drains shall be equipped with sieves in order to prevent clogging or gradual accumulation of debris;  
b) open drains shall be U -shaped in order to be cleaned easily and unable to accumulate debris;  
c) in case of waste water drainage without using drain inside the building, the floor shall be slope and able to  
rapidly drain out in order to ensure that there is no water logging causing contamination;  
d) drains shall be clean, undamaged and good conditions with sufficient slope for well drainage;  
e) drains shall have sieve for filtering prior to releasing outside the building, and for preventing the entry of  
insects and disease carrier animals;  
f) waste water treatment system shall not generate disturbing odour, pollution and contamination to the  
center.  
g) effectiveness of waste water treatment shall be monitored, recorded and kept the document for  traceability 
purpose for at least 2 years.  
12.5 The entry of pets into the center is prohibited.  
13 Waste management  
13.1 There shall be waste disposal system subject to environmental protection principles.  
13.2 The waste disposal area shall be located in a way to avoid harborage  of rodents.  
14 Record keeping  
Records shall be kept for the quantity collected, variety, suppliers’ identification and distribution details.  
 
  
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