Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-4-4 - Minimum Testing Requirements4.1. At least once each month at irregular intervals the producer shall take samples of the milk. The samples shall be tested for compliance with the standards set forth in this Rule and are subject to the abnormal milk provisions of this Rule. Additional samples may also be collected by the inspector.4.2. Samples shall be analyzed at an approved official or officially designated laboratory. All sampling procedures and required laboratory examinations shall be in substantial compliance with the current edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products" published by the American Public Health Association, 1015 Eighteenth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20036 and/or the current edition of "Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists" published by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Suite 400, 2200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201.4.3. The inspector should arrange to visit each producer who continually does not meet the requirements for acceptable milk, for the purpose of inspecting equipment, utensils, and facilities at the farm and to offer constructive assistance for improvement in the quality of the milk.4.4. Concurrent with all test results made to a producer regarding bacteria counts, sediment, or inhibited substances, the laboratory shall send a copy of the results to the designated representative of the Commissioner.