W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-4A-12 - Milkhouse or Room - Cleanliness

12.1. The milkhouse or room shall meet the following cleanliness requirements:

12.1.1. The milkroom structure, equipment, and other milkroom facilities used in its operation or maintenance shall be kept clean at all times.

12.1.2. Every dairy farm shall be provided with one or more toilets, conveniently located and properly constructed, operated, or maintained in a sanitary manner. The waste shall be inaccessible to flies and shall not pollute the soil surface or contaminate any water supply.

12.1.3. Incidental articles such as desks, refrigerators, and storage cabinets may be in the milkroom provided they are kept clean and ample space is available to conduct the normal operations in the milkroom and will not cause contamination of the milk.

12.1.4. The milkhouse or milkroom and appurtenances shall be kept clean and free of trash, animals, and fowl. Pesticides or unapproved antibiotics shall not be stored in this room and when used shall be used in accordance with label instruction so as to prevent contamination on the milk.

12.1.5. Vestibules, if provided, shall be kept clean.

12.1.6. Animals and fowl shall be kept out of the milkroom.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-4A-12