ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Dairy Industry (Dairy Produce Safety) Regulations
47. Milking shed design and construction
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
47. Milking shed design and construction
(1)A primary producer shall ensure that the milking shed is designed, sited or constructed in such a way as to minimize the risk of equipment, inputs, dairy produce and environmental contamination.(2)Where applicable, a person operating a milking shed with milk storage rooms shall ensure that storage rooms have—(a)impervious easily cleanable floors.(b)adequate separation between milking areas and any premises where animals are housed.(c)suitable milk cooling rooms or refrigeration facilities when appropriate.(d)a sufficient supply of potable water for use in milking and in cleaning of equipment and instruments.(e)be well ventilated. where possible, windows should be placed to provide cross ventilation.(f)have adequate natural and or artificial light.(g)be used for no other purpose than milk storage operations.(h)no direct opening into milking shed or into a room used for domestic purposes, provided that a direct opening between the milk storage room and milking shade is permitted when a tight-fitting, self-closing solid door hinged to be single or double acting is provided; and(i)be equipped with adequate facilities for cleaning and sanitizing milking equipment.