§ 59.707. Protection and transport of raw milk and cream.

 (a)  Equipment and facilities.

   (1)  Milk cans shall conform with §  59.109 (relating to utensils and equipment—construction).

   (2)  Farm bulk tanks shall conform with §  59.109.

 (b)  Transporting milk or cream.

   (1)  Vehicles shall conform with §  59.120 (relating to vehicles).

   (2)  The exterior shell of transport tanks shall be clean and free from open seams or cracks which would permit liquid to enter the jacket. The interior shell shall be stainless steel and constructed so it will not buckle, sag, or prevent complete drainage. Product contact surfaces shall be smooth, easily cleaned, and maintained in good repair. The pump and hose cabinet shall be fully enclosed with tight fitting doors and the inlet and outlet shall be provided with dust covers to give adequate protection from road dust. New and replacement transport tanks shall meet 3-A Sanitary Standards for Milk Transport Tanks.

 (c)  Cleaning and sanitizing facilities. Facilities for cleaning and sanitizing shall be convenient and conform with §  59.253 (relating to tank truck cleaning and sanitation facilities requirements).

 (d)  Transfer of milk. Transfer of milk to transport tanks shall conform with §  59.303(a) (relating to transferring; delivery containers; cooling; retail establishment handling practices).