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Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Milk For Manufacturing Purposes [2 VAC 5 ‑ 531]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
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
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 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

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
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