Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972RegulationsRegulations relating to Hygiene Requirements for Milking Sheds, the Transport of Milk and Related MattersStandards and Requirements8. Handling of milk |
| (1) | The first/fore milk from every teat shall be taken as a sample to be tested for visual examination and shall be disposed of after testing in such a manner as to prevent contamination of the area. If such testing reveals any signs of abnormality in the milk, the milk of the animal concerned shall be kept separate and shall not be mixed with other milk nor used for human consumption. |
| (2) | Milk obtained from dairy stock following a minimum of four days after parturition (post-partum) shall not be added to milk destined for human consumption. |
| (3) | Milk shall not be transferred from one container to another by means of a third container. |
| (4) | Milk shall be protected from direct sunlight. |
| (5) | Milk shall be transferred to the milking room immediately after the stock has been milked. |
| (6) | Except when milk is being pasteurized or undergoing some other heat treatment process, the milk shall be cooled to a temperature of 5 degrees or lower, but above freezing point and kept at that temperature until it is removed from the milking area. |