Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: (A) Animal biologics and other drugs intended for treatment of animals, and insecticides approved for use in dairy operations, shall be clearly labeled and used in accordance with label instructions.(B) Only drugs that are approved by the food and drug administration o…

19.03 PDF: (A) Utensils, milk cans, milking machines, pipeline systems, and other equipment used in the handling of milk shall be maintained in good condition, shall be free from rust, open seams, milkstone, or any unsanitary condition, and shall be washed, rinsed, and drained af…

19.03 PDF: The dairy farm water supply shall be properly located, protected, and operated, and shall be easily accessible, ample, and of safe, sanitary quality for the cleaning of dairy utensils and equipment. The water supply shall come from a source which is approved by the sta…

19.03 PDF: House, milkhouse, milkroom, and toilet wastes shall be disposed of in a manner that will not pollute the soil surface, contaminate any water supply, or be exposed to insects. Last updated February 6, 2024 at 9:41 AM Authorized By: 917.02 Amplifies: 917.02 Five Year Rev…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall be issued a producer or processor license or registration unless they are in compliance with rules 901:11-2-01 to 901:11-2-44 of the Administrative Code.(B) The licensed dairy farm or dairy plant shall be inspected annually after the initial licensi…

19.03 PDF: (A) The premises shall be kept in a clean and orderly condition, and shall be free from strong or foul odors, smoke, or excessive air pollution. Driveways and adjacent plant traffic areas shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, or similar material and maintained to …

19.03 PDF: The building or buildings shall be of sound construction and shall be kept in good repair to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, birds, insects, vermin, and other animals. Any openings around service pipes through outside walls shall be effectively sealed aro…

19.03 PDF: (A) The water supply for the plant shall be properly located, protected, and operated and shall be easily accessible, ample, and of safe, sanitary quality for the cleaning of utensils and equipment:(1) There shall be an ample supply of safe hot and cold water. Adequate…

19.03 PDF: (A) All equipment and utensils used for the processing of milk and manufacturing of dairy products shall be constructed in a manner to be readily demountable when necessary for cleaning, sanitizing, and inspection. The product contact surfaces of all utensils and equip…

19.03 PDF: (A) Equipment and facilities:(1) Milk cans used in transporting milk from the dairy farm to the plant shall meet the requirements of utensils and equipment as specified in rule 901:11-2-15 of the Administrative Code.(2) New farm bulk tanks shall meet the 3-A sanitary s…

19.03 PDF: (A) All milk shall be held and processed under conditions and at temperatures that will prevent contamination and rapid deterioration. Drip milk from can washers or any other sources shall not be used for the manufacture of dairy products. Bulk milk in storage tanks wi…

19.03 PDF: (A) All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent contamination or adulteration of the milk or products during manufacturing. All substances and ingredients used in the processing or manufacturing of any dairy product shall be subject to inspection and shall be w…

19.03 PDF: (A) When pasteurization is intended or required, or when a product is designated "pasteurized" every particle of the product shall be subjected to temperatures and holding periods that will assure proper pasteurization of the product. When product is desired to be heat…

19.03 PDF: (A) Equipment and utensils:(1) Equipment, sanitary piping and utensils used in receiving, storing, and processing of the milk and manufacturing and handling of the product shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Sanitary seal assemblies shall be removable on all a…

19.03 PDF: (A) The size, style, and type of packaging containers used for dairy products shall be commercially acceptable and acceptable to the director. The packaging containers and materials shall satisfactorily cover and protect the quality of the contents under normal conditi…

19.03 PDF: (A) All fluid processed product for bulk shipment shall be stored and maintained at a temperature of fifty degrees Fahrenheit. This does not preclude holding milk or whey at higher temperatures for a period of time, where applicable to particular manufacturing or proce…

19.03 PDF: Each dryer should be operated at not more than the manufacturer's rated capacity for the highest quality dry product and consistent with the most efficient operation. This does not preclude the remodeling or redesigning of dryers after installation or after properly en…

19.03 PDF: Prior to packaging and immediately following removal from the drying chamber, the dry product shall be cooled to a temperature not to exceed one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit. Last updated February 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM Authorized By: 917.02 Amplifies: 917.02 Five Ye…

19.03 PDF: (A) All instant nonfat dry milk offered for sale shall be sampled and tested by the director at least once each month for the purpose of assuring that the product meets the requirements of paragraph (B) of rule 901:11-2-32 of the Administrative Code. In addition the dr…

19.03 PDF: The coolers and freezers shall be equipped to maintain proper temperature and humidity conditions, which are consistent with good manufacturing practices for the applicable product, in order to protect the quality and condition of the products during storage or during …

19.03 PDF: Starter rooms or areas shall be properly equipped and maintained for the propagation and handling of starter cultures. All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent contamination of the starter cultures, room, equipment, and air within the starter room. Last upda…

19.03 PDF: The room in which the cheese is manufactured shall be of adequate size and be provided with adequate ventilation. The vats shall be adequately spaced to permit movement around the vats and presses for proper cleaning and satisfactory working conditions. Last updated Fe…

19.03 PDF: All equipment and utensils necessary for the manufacture of cheese and related products shall meet the same general requirements as outlined in rule 901:11-2-22 of the Administrative Code. In addition, for certain other equipment the following requirements shall be met…

19.03 PDF: (A) Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided for the disposal of whey. Necessary precautions shall be taken to minimize flies, insects, and development of objectionable odors.(B) Whey or whey products intended for human consumption shall at all times be handled i…

19.03 PDF: (A) The natural cheese shall be cleaned free of all nonedible portions including paraffin, bandages, rind surface mold, unclean areas, or any other part which is unwholesome or unappetizing.(B) Forming containers either lined or unlined shall be assembled and stored in…

19.03 PDF: Adequate plant records shall be maintained of all required tests on all raw milk receipts. Such records shall be available for examination at all reasonable times by the director. The following records shall be maintained for examination at the plant or receiving stati…

19.03 PDF: In addition to any commercial pest control service, a designated employee shall be made responsible for the performance of a regularly scheduled insect and rodent control program. Poisonous substances, insecticides, and rodenticides shall be properly labeled and handle…

19.03 PDF: Clean clothing and shoe covers shall be provided exclusively for the purpose of cleaning the interior of the drier when it is necessary to enter the drier to perform the cleaning operation. Last updated February 6, 2024 at 10:01 AM Authorized By: 917.02 Amplifies: 917.…

19.03 PDF: (A) All retail packaged product shall be legibly labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (2004), the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (1990), regulations developed there under, and with:(1) The name of the pr…

19.03 PDF: All employees shall wash their hands before beginning work and upon returning to work after using toilet facilities, eating, smoking, or otherwise soiling their hands. Employees shall keep their hands clean and follow good hygienic practices while on duty. Expectoratin…

19.03 PDF: No person afflicted with a communicable disease shall be permitted in any room or compartment where milk and dairy products are prepared, manufactured, or otherwise handled. No person who has a discharging or infected wound, sore or lesion on hands, arms, or other expo…

19.03 PDF: As used in rules 901:11-3-01 to 901:11-3-09 of the Administrative Code:(A) "21 C.F.R." means Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (April 2023).(B) "Drug" means:(1) Articles recognized in the official United States pharmacopoeia, official homeopathic pharmacopoei…

19.03 PDF: Frozen dessert means those articles of food denominated in 21 C.F.R. 135 Subpart B and shall conform to the descriptions contained therein, except for 21 C.F.R. 135.160 which is deleted in its entirety. Last updated December 2, 2024 at 8:32 AM Authorized By: 917.02 Amp…

19.03 PDF: (A) When a frozen dessert is made from the milk of an animal other than a cow, the animal species shall precede or follow the name of the product on the label.(B) Retail packaged frozen desserts shall be legibly labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of…

19.03 PDF: (A) Raw milk or milk products intended for use in the manufacturing of frozen desserts shall not be accepted by the manufacturer of frozen desserts unless the milk and milk products meet the following standards at the time of delivery and are maintained by the manufact…

19.03 PDF: (A) Frozen desserts shall be pasteurized by holding the mixture continuously at or above the following temperatures for not less than the corresponding time:TemperatureTime155 degrees F (69 degrees C)30 minutes175 degrees F (80 degrees C)25 seconds180 degrees F (83 deg…

19.03 PDF: The federal food safety regulations housed in 21 C.F.R. part 117 are adopted in their entirety with the exception of those provisions amended or deleted by this chapter.All manufacturers of frozen desserts, as defined in division (M) of section 917.01 of the Revised Co…

19.03 PDF: As adopted in rule 901:11-3-06 of the Administrative Code, wherever used in 21 C.F.R. part 117, the following definitions are amended or replaced:(A) The definitions found in 21 C.F.R. 117.3 are amended as follows:(1) "Audit" means "the systematic, independent, and doc…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:11-3-06 of the Administrative Code, following sections of the 21 C.F.R. 117 are deleted in their entirety and shall not become rules of the Ohio department of agriculture:(A) 21 C.F.R. 117.1;(B) 21 C.F.R. 117.254;(C) 21 C.F.R. 117.257;(D) 21 C.F.R.…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:11-3-06 of the Administrative Code, the following sections of the 21 C.F.R. 117 shall be amended to read as follows:(A) 21 C.F.R. 117.5(a) will read as:"Subparts C and G of this part do not apply to a qualified facility unless the FDA has withdrawn…

19.03 PDF: As used in rules 901:11-4-01 to 901:11-4-13 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Conveyance" means the tank portion of a bulk milk transport tank truck or in the case of a can truck, the enclosed portion of the truck used to house and transport the producer can milk.(B) "De…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person located in Ohio shall act as or hold the person's self out as a weigher, sampler, or tester; or milk hauler unless the person holds a valid license or registration issued by the director under section 917.09 of the Revised Code and this rule or resides ou…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall produce, provide, sell, offer, expose for sale, or have in their possession with the intent to sell, any milk or milk product which is adulterated or misbranded. Any adulterated or misbranded milk or milk products may be impounded by the director an…

19.03 PDF: Conveyances used for the transportation of milk in cans shall be of the enclosed type construction. Last updated January 18, 2024 at 8:26 AM Authorized By: 917.02 Amplifies: 917.02 Five Year Review Date: 1/18/2029 Prior Effective Dates: 11/18/2002, 6/6/2005, 5/15/2007

19.03 PDF: Multiple loads of milk may be picked up continuously within a twenty-four hour period provided the bulk milk transport tank or conveyance and the related multi-use equipment are cleaned and sanitized after each twenty-four hour period of use.(A) The first receiving fac…

19.03 PDF: (A) The weighing of milk in cans shall be conducted in a manner using one of the methods listed as follows:(1) The use of a properly calibrated and sealed dial scale and weigh tank;(2) The use of a properly calibrated and sealed digital scale and weigh tank;(3) The use…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each weigher, sampler, or tester shall collect a sample of milk shipped in cans at the first point of receipt. The sample shall be collected in the following manner:(1) The milk must be agitated a sufficient time to obtain a homogeneous blend;(2) Use a sanitized th…