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7 CFR 58.124: Denial or suspension of plant approval.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 7—Agriculture
- Subtitle B—Regulations of the Department of Agriculture
- CHAPTER I—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (STANDARDS, INSPECTIONS, MARKETING PRACTICES), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- SUBCHAPTER C—REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS UNDER THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946 AND THE EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT
- PART 58—GRADING AND INSPECTION, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED PLANTS AND STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF DAIRY PRODUCTS
- Subpart B—General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service 1
Plant approval may be denied or suspended if a determination is made by a designated representative of the Administrator that the plant is not performing satisfactorily in regard to;
(a) The classification of milk,
(b) Proper segregation and disposal of unwholesome raw materials or finished product,
(c) Adequate facilities and condition of processing equipment,
(d) Sanitary conditions of plant and equipment,
(e) Control of insects, rodents and other vermin,
(f) Use of non-toxic product contact surfaces and prevention of adulteration of raw materials and products with chemicals or other foreign material,
(g) Proper operating procedures,
(h) The maintenance of legal composition of finished products,
(i) The manufacture of stable dairy products, of desirable keeping quality characteristics,
(j) Proper storage conditions for ingredients and dairy products, or
(k) Suitable and effective packaging methods and material.
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