Dairy Standards
MILK PRODUCTION Version 5.0 (modified)
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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
DR.MP.1
The milk collection area must be kept practically clean and tidy.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.1.a
DR.MP.1.b
DR.MP.1.c
DR.MP.2
The milk collection area must be externally lit to facilitate the safe collection of milk in darkness .
DR.MP.3
The dairy and milk storage area must be free from accumulated dirt, dust, cobwebs, mould, rust, rubbish and medicines, chemicals/products, buckets and equipment not in use (including pressure washers when not specifically used for dairy).
How you will be measured
DR.MP.3.a
DR.MP.3.c
DR.MP.4
Structures within the dairy and milk storage area must be sound, maintained and suitable.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.4.a
DR.MP.4.b
DR.MP.4.c
DR.MP.4.e
DR.MP.4.f
DR.MP.5
The dairy and milk storage access points must be kept secure when unattended.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.5.a
DR.MP.5.b
DR.MP.5.c
DR.MP.6
Milk storage tanks are managed to reduce the risk of milk contamination.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.6.a
DR.MP.6.b
DR.MP.6.c
DR.MP.6.d
DR.MP.7
Milk cooling systems and storage tanks cool milk to required temperatures
How you will be measured
DR.MP.7.a
DR.MP.7.b
DR.MP.8
Milk cooling systems and storage tanks must be maintained to ensure effective cooling and washing.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.8.a
DR.MP.8.b
DR.MP.8.c
Service sheets
DR.MP.9
The milking parlour/automated milking units must be kept clean and tidy.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.9.a
DR.MP.9.b
DR.MP.9.c
DR.MP.9.d
DR.MP.9.e
DR.MP.10
Equipment in the parlour/automatic milking units must be clean.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.10.a
DR.MP.10.b
Plant cleaning protocol
DR.MP.11
A supply of water and suitable means of washing must be available to the parlour area.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.11.a
DR.MP.12
Structures within the parlour area must be sound, maintained and suitable.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.12.a
DR.MP.12.b
DR.MP.12.c
DR.MP.13
The parlour must be well lit and any lighting must not be a cause for contamination.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.13.a
DR.MP.13.b
DR.MP.13.c
DR.MP.14
The milking machine and all associated equipment, fixtures and fittings must be maintained and suitable.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.14.a
DR.MP.14.b
DR.MP.14.c
DR.MP.14.d
DR.MP.15
Teat cup liners must be clean, free from damage and changed regularly.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.15.a
DR.MP.15.b
Records of date of liner change
DR.MP.16
The milking machine must be tested at least annually, identified faults rectified and records kept.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.16.a
DR.MP.16.b
DR.MP.16.c
Machine test certificate and report – showing test compliance to ISO6690:2007
DR.MP.18
It is recommended that milking machine testing is undertaken by a competent engineer or technician
How you will be measured
DR.MP.18.a
Documentation quotes membership number
DR.MP.19
Water used in the milk production area that is in contact with teats/udders and internal equipment surfaces must be safe.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.19.b
Water test report
Risk Assessment
DR.MP.20
Chemicals and cleaning agents used within the milk production area must be authorised for intended use, stored and used in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.20.a
DR.MP.20.b
DR.MP.20.c
DR.MP.20.d
- Data sheets/warranty declaration from supplier
- Wash protocol
DR.MP.21
The temperature of the wash cycle must be checked regularly.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.21.a
DR.MP.21.b
DR.MP.22
Current safety sheets for all chemicals and cleaning agents (including disinfectants) used within the milk production area must be available.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.22.a
DR.MP.23 Key
Lactating cows must be milked daily.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.23.a
DR.MP.23.b
DR.MP.23.c
DR.MP.24 Key
Procedures must be in place to reduce the risk of contaminating milk and to inspect for abnormalities
How you will be measured
DR.MP.24.a
DR.MP.24.a.1
DR.MP.24.b
DR.MP.24.c
DR.MP.25 Key
Milk consigned for human consumption must be suitable for use.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.25.a
DR.MP.26 Key
Systems are in place to ensure that milk unfit for human consumption does not enter the milk storage tank.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.26.a
DR.MP.26.b
DR.MP.27
Milking personnel are aware of relevant procedures that prevent contaminated milk from entering the milk storage tank.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.27.a
DR.MP.27.b
DR.MP.28 Key
Milking personnel must follow good hygiene practices
How you will be measured
DR.MP.28.a
DR.MP.28.b
DR.MP.28.c
DR.MP.28.d
DR.MP.29
Dedicated and accessible hand and arm washing and drying facilities must be provided
How you will be measured
DR.MP.29.a
DR.MP.29.b
DR.MP.29.c
DR.MP.29.d
DR.MP.30
The dairy and all milking areas are designated no smoking areas.
How you will be measured
DR.MP.30.a
DR.MP.30.b
More Standards
- MP.3 – Dairy being any area where the milk is either held or where equipment through which the milk passes it sited (i.e. plate cooler, filter)
- MP.19.a – Water is direct from the mains, held in a clean, covered holding tank or from a safe private water supply
- MP.25 – Animals are in a good state of health and present no sign of disease that might result in the contamination of milk. In particular are not suffering from any infection of the genital tract with discharge, enteritis with diarrhoea and fever, udder wound likely to affect the milk and colostrum or recognisable inflammation of the udder. Animals are free of brucellosis.
- MP.29 – Sinks should not be used as storage units
