Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations Governing Testing of Milk for Milkfat, Protein, and Lactose Content by Automated Instrument Methods
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 520]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that establishes: (1) the requirement for a person to have a permit from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before he may test milk for its fat, protein, or lactose content, if the test results are used as the basis for payment; (2) the method for calibrating automated testing instruments used to determine the fat content of milk; (3) and that records on the accuracy of fat-testing equipment be maintained for 12 months from the date they are created. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.2-5223 and 3.2-5224 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Pamela Miles / Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Pamela.Miles@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-8899 FAX: (804)371-7792 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2022 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 11/23/2016 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 1/17/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/12/2001 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |