| Description | A regulation that establishes: (1) the requirements to produce and sell cows’ milk for manufacturing purposes; (2) the requirements to obtain a permit to process and sell cheese, butter, condensed milk, powdered milk, and similar products; (3) and minimum standards that dairy farms and dairy plants must meet in producing and processing milk for manufacturing purposes, including pasteurization, cooling, storage, quality-control tests, packaging, and labeling requirements. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.1-530.1 and 3.1-530.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950 ), as amended |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. The ensuring of the safety of manufactured dairy products through pasteurization and prevention of contamination. 3. The facilitation of sales of Virginia-manufactured dairy products in intrastate and interstate commerce. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | John A. Beers / Program Supervisor |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | John.Beers@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-1452 FAX: (804)371-7792 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| milk for manufacturing purposes | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/26/2005. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2000 Agency Completed | Amend | |