Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Grade "A" Milk [2 VAC 5 ‑ 490]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that establishes: (1) the requirements to produce and sell Grade "A" milk for pasteurization; the requirements to process and sell fluid milk products(milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese); (2) that milk used for Grade "A" purposes be pasteurized; (3) the requirement for a permit to produce or process Grade "A" milk; and (4) minimum standards that dairy farms and dairy plants must meet in producing and processing Grade "A" milk, including pasteurization, cooling, storage, quality-control tests, packaging, and labeling requirements.
State Authority Section 3.2-5206 of the Code of Virginia
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 Grade "A" milk and milk products through pasteurization and other practices to prevent contamination.

3. The facilitation of the sales of Virginia-manufactured dairy products in intrastate and interstate commerce.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Pamela Miles  / Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Pamela.Miles@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-8899    FAX: (804)371-7792    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendments to adopt 2017 PMO by reference and revise state-specific provisions
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2020.
Amendment to lower permissible somatic cell and bacteria counts
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/27/2019.
Amendments to reflect the 2013 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/21/2015.
Amend 2 VAC 5-490 Regulations Governoring Grade "A" Milk
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/10/2010.
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
Adopts the requirements contained in the 2005 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/23/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Proposed Stage withdrawn on 02/06/2018 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/15/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/15/2000 Agency Completed Retain As Is