ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Dairy Industry (Dairy Produce Safety) Regulations
51. Milking Equipment and Sanitation
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
51. Milking Equipment and Sanitation
A primary producer with milking equipment shall ensure that the equipment operate effectively and are maintained in a sanitary condition by observing the following sanitary practices—(a)Milking equipment shall be installed and tested in accordance with manufacturer specifications;(b)Machine milking installations, when used, shall undergo periodic inspections and maintenance to ensure it is in good working order;(c)Equipment and instruments or their surfaces which are intended to come into contact with milk shall be easy to clean and disinfect, corrosion resistant and not capable of transferring substances to the milk in such quantities as to present a health risk to humans;(d)Milking equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected using specified cleaning agents after each milking.