S.D. Admin. R. 12:17:04:16

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:17:04:16 - Utensils and equipment

Utensils and equipment used in the handling of milk must be constructed and maintained as follows:

(1) Utensils, milking machines, pipeline systems, farm bulk tanks, and other equipment used in the handling of milk must be maintained in good condition; free from rust, open seams, milkstone, or any unsanitary conditions; washed, rinsed, and drained after each milking; stored in suitable facilities; and sanitized immediately before use with at least 50 parts per million chlorine solution or its equivalent. All new utensils and equipment must comply with 3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices.

(2) Single-service articles, such as strainer pads, parchment papers, gaskets, and similar items, must be stored in a cabinet and protected against contamination. Single-service articles may not be reused.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:17:04:16

SL 1975, ch 16; 46 SDR 046, effective 10/8/2019

General Authority: SDCL 40-32-18(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 40-32-18(5).

3-A Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices June 5, 2017, formulated by the US Public Health Service, US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture, and European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group. Copies may be obtained from TechStreet online store https://www.techstreet.com/3a or 3025 Boardwalk Drive, Suite 220 Ann Arbor, MI, 48108