Subchapter D. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Sec.
59.401. Farm inspection.
59.402. Milk permits.
59.403. Plant inspection.
59.404. Certification of bulk milk collectors—weighers/samplers.
59.405. Approved milk graders.
59.406. Delayed effective date.
The provisions of this Subchapter D issued under the act of July 2, 1935 (P. L. 558, No. 163) (31 P. S. § § 645—660f), unless otherwise noted.
The provisions of this Subchapter D adopted October 11, 1985, effective October 12, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 3642, unless otherwise noted.
By October 12, 1986, farms producing and selling milk for manufacturing purposes shall comply with the following inspection provisions:
(1) Each dairy farm operated by a producer of milk for manufacturing purposes shall be inspected initially and on any change of market by a Pennsylvania approved inspector and shall have a passing score before the first milk is shipped. All dairy farms producing milk for manufacturing purposes shall be inspected no less than once in each 6 month period by a Pennsylvania approved inspector, and an accurate record of inspections shall be maintained by each permit holder on forms acceptable to the Secretary.
(2) Producers who cannot produce milk of a wholesome sanitary quality will be suspended. Producers who are not in substantial compliance with § § 59.509 and 59.601—59.607 will be reinspected after an appropriate time for correction of deficiencies.
(3) A permit holder shall promptly notify the Department of initial instatement, suspension or reinstatement of a producer from which milk for manufacturing is or was received. Identification of the producer, including name and address, shall be provided orally or by mail within 24 hours of the action.
By April 12, 1986, plants receiving or processing milk for manufacturing of dairy products shall apply for a permit.
(1) Permits shall be required for the sale of milk for manufacturing purposes and manufactured dairy products. Application shall be made annually on a form secured from the Secretary.
(2) A separate permit shall be obtained for each plant, receiving station, transfer station, and bulk tank unit.
(3) The permit year shall begin September 1 of each year and end on August 31 of the following year.
After October 12, 1985, plants receiving milk or dairy products, for manufacturing or further processing, shall be subject to inspection by the Secretary or his agent.
All weighers/samplers will be evaluated and approved by the Department.
§ 59.401. Farm inspection.
§ 59.402. Milk permits.
§ 59.403. Plant inspection.
§ 59.404. Certification of bulk milk collectors—weighers/samplers.
§ 59.405. Approved milk graders.