The product is harvested as in I-2.2 and after suitable preparation is subjected to a chilling or freezing process complying with
the conditions laid down hereafter. The chilling process shall be carried out in appropriate equipment in such a way as to ensure
the product shall be quickly brought down to the temperature of melting ice (with a maximum tolerance of -2°C to +4°C). The
product shall be kept chilled at this temperature so as to maintain the quality during transportation, storage and distribution.
The freezing process shall be carried out in appropriate equipment in such a way that the range of maximum ice crystallization
is passed quickly. The quick freezing process shall not be regarded as complete unless and until the product temperature has
reached -18°C or colder at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization. The product shall be kept deep frozen at -18ºC or
colder so as to maintain the quality during transportation, storage and distribution.