La. Admin. Code tit. 7 § XXXI-101

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXXI-101 - Measuring and Sampling Milk from Farm Bulk Tanks

A. No person shall measure or sample milk without benefit of license by the commissioner.

B. No milk shall be secured from farm bulk tanks unless the tank, gauge rod and calibration chart all bear identical manufacturer serial numbers; nor shall milk be secured from other type containers unless approved by the Division of Weights and Measures and/or the State Health Department.

C. Procedure. The gauge rod shall be removed and cleaned in such manner as to remove all oily substance from its surfaces. When the volume is completely still, the gauge rod shall be gently lowered into the volume until snugly fitted into the bracket. Measurement shall be determined to the nearest graduation. Two readings of the volume shall be made or such number as may be necessary to ascertain accuracy. Conversion shall be made immediately and the results posted on the weight ticket. The contents shall be agitated a minimum of five minutes or such length of time as to ascertain complete mixture. Broken agitators or improper function of other equipment will be noted on the weight ticket. The sample shall be secured using a sanitized stainless steel dipper which has been rinsed twice in the milk prior to sampling. Approximately 3 ounces of milk shall be placed in 6-ounce sterile plastic containers or other type containers approved by the commissioner. The wire tips of the container shall be folded approximately 1/4 inch and the container closed by a twirling motion until tight. One round shall be released prior to final sealing. The container shall be labeled with the date, and the producer identification number in legible fashion using waterproof and smearproof materials. The sample shall be placed immediately in a rubberized or other type rack approved by the commissioner and maintained at 33-40° F while in transport. The measurer-sampler shall leave the producer a receipt recording the producer number, date, gauge reading, pounds of milk and the signature or initials of the measurer-sampler.

La. Admin. Code tit. 7, § XXXI-101

Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Dairy Stabilization Board, LR 1:164 (March 1975).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:889, R.S. 40:884, R.S. 40:885, and R.S. 40:883.