Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 144.3 - Laboratory facilities and suppliesLaboratories and other facilities using an electronic instrument or method to test milk for component content for payment purposes shall have the following supplies and facilities available and in proper working order:
(1) An electronic testing instrument capable of performance standards as referenced in § 144.4 (relating to routine inspection and control), required accessories and reagents and an instruction manual for operation of the instrument.(2) A thermostatically controlled water, or other manufacturer-prescribed medium, bath with recording thermometer having proper temperature distribution, set to maintain samples at the temperature specified by the manufacturer of the electronic testing instrument or other methods of obtaining the required temperature as specified by the instrument manufacturer.The provisions of this § 144.3 amended January 11, 2013, effective 1/12/2013, 43 Pa.B. 216.The provisions of this § 144.3 amended under section 307 of the Milk Marketing Law (31 P. S. § 700j-307).