| Description | A regulation that establishes: (1) the requirements to produce and sell cows’ milk for manufacturing purposes; (2) the requirements to obtain a permit to process and sell cheese, butter, condensed milk, powdered milk, and similar products; (3) and minimum standards that dairy farms and dairy plants must meet in producing and processing milk for manufacturing purposes, including pasteurization, cooling, storage, quality-control tests, packaging, and labeling requirements. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-5206 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. 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. 2. The ensuring of the safety of manufactured dairy products through pasteurization and prevention of contamination. 3. The facilitation of sales of Virginia-manufactured dairy products in intrastate and interstate commerce. |
| Meetings |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amend to remain consistent with Chapter 490 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2015. |
| Amending 2VAC5-531 based on recommendations of the Attorney General’s Government and Regulatory Reform Task Force | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/29/2008. |
| milk for manufacturing purposes | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/26/2005. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 7/15/2014 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 9/24/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |