N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 5.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 5.1 - Definitions

As used in this Part:

(a) Commissioner means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets of the State of New York.

(b) Mixture means the mixture of milk and water or cream and water salvaged in connection with the operation of short-time high-temperature pasteurizers.

(c) Water means potable water derived from a source approved by the State Department of Health, a local health officer or by the commissioner.

(d) Milk rinsings means milk, cream, skimmed milk, condensed or concentrated whole or skimmed milk combined with the water which has been used to rinse such milk and milk products from cans or equipment.

(e) Milk drippings means milk, cream, skimmed milk, condensed or concentrated whole or skimmed milk which has dripped from cans or equipment and which contains no added water.

(f) Can means the type of container commonly used by farmers to deliver milk to a milk plant. Such cans are usually of 40-quart or 20-quart capacity.

(g) Equipment means any tank, vat, or any other apparatus used in connection with the handling of milk, cream, skimmed milk, whey, condensed or concentrated whole milk, condensed or concentrated skimmed milk or condensed or concentrated whey.

(h) Whey means the liquid that separates from the curd when milk is curdled in making cheese.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 5.1