Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-7-3

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 46, November 14, 2024

Section 4-7-3 - Production requirements

Each business owner or operator and each person subject to the Kansas dairy law shall ensure that the requirements in this regulation are met.

(a) Milk barn. The milk barn shall be kept clean, dry, well lighted, well ventilated, and well drained. The floor shall be constructed so that it is easily cleanable. No swine, fowl, or horses shall be permitted in the milk barn.

(b) Milk room. A clean, sanitary, well-constructed building or room that is free from sources of contamination and is properly equipped to wash, sanitize, and store bottles and equipment shall be provided. The building or room shall be constructed in a manner preventing the entrance of dust, dirt, flies, and other pests or contamination. The building or room shall be well lighted and well ventilated.

(c) Utensils. All utensils used in handling milk or cream shall be easily cleanable, free of rust, and in good repair. These utensils shall be made from smooth, nonabsorbent, noncorrodible, nontoxic material. All milk pails shall be of the seamless, hooded type.

(d) Toilet. A sanitary toilet conveniently located and properly constructed shall be provided. The toilet shall be operated and maintained so that all waste is inaccessible to flies and does not pollute the surface soil or contaminate any water supply.

(e) Water supply. The water supply shall be easily accessible, adequate, and compliant with all applicable sanitary and quality standards.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-7-3

Authorized by K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 65-772; effective Jan. 1, 1966; amended Dec. 20, 2002.