Title 7

PART 58

Part 58 - Grading And Inspection, General Specifications For Approved Plants And Standards For Grades Of Dairy Products

PART 58 - GRADING AND INSPECTION, GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVED PLANTS AND STANDARDS FOR GRADES OF DAIRY PRODUCTS Authority:7 U.S.C. 1621-1627. Source:23 FR 9410, Dec. 5, 1958, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981. Note:

Compliance with these standards does not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

7:3.1.1.1.5.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Provisions Governing the Inspection and Grading Services of Manufactured or Processed Dairy Products
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.152SUBJGRP 152
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.152.1SECTION 58.1
   58.1 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.152.2SECTION 58.2
   58.2 Designation of official certificates, memoranda, marks, identifications, and devices for purpose of the Agricultural Marketing Act.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.153SUBJGRP 153
   Administration
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.153.3SECTION 58.3
   58.3 Authority.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154SUBJGRP 154
   Inspection or Grading Service
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.4SECTION 58.4
   58.4 Basis of service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.5SECTION 58.5
   58.5 Where service is offered.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.6SECTION 58.6
   58.6 Supervision of service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.7SECTION 58.7
   58.7 Who may obtain service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.8SECTION 58.8
   58.8 How to make application.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.9SECTION 58.9
   58.9 Form of application.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.10SECTION 58.10
   58.10 Filing of application.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.11SECTION 58.11
   58.11 Approval of application.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.12SECTION 58.12
   58.12 When application may be rejected.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.13SECTION 58.13
   58.13 When application may be withdrawn.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.14SECTION 58.14
   58.14 Authority of applicant.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.15SECTION 58.15
   58.15 Accessibility and condition of product.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.16SECTION 58.16
   58.16 Disposition of samples.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.17SECTION 58.17
   58.17 Order of service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.18SECTION 58.18
   58.18 Inspection or grading certificates, memoranda, or reports.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.19SECTION 58.19
   58.19 Issuance of inspection or grading certificates.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.20SECTION 58.20
   58.20 Disposition of inspection or grading certificates or reports.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.154.21SECTION 58.21
   58.21 Advance information.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155SUBJGRP 155
   Appeal Inspection or Grading and Reinstatement of Regrading
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.22SECTION 58.22
   58.22 When appeal inspection or grading may be requested.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.23SECTION 58.23
   58.23 How to obtain appeal inspection or grading.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.24SECTION 58.24
   58.24 Record of filing time.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.25SECTION 58.25
   58.25 When an application for appeal inspection or grading may be refused.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.26SECTION 58.26
   58.26 When an application for an appeal inspection or grading may be withdrawn.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.27SECTION 58.27
   58.27 Order in which appeal inspections or gradings are performed.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.28SECTION 58.28
   58.28 Who shall make appeal inspections or gradings.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.29SECTION 58.29
   58.29 Appeal inspection or grading certificate or report.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.30SECTION 58.30
   58.30 Application for reinspection or regrading.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.31SECTION 58.31
   58.31 Reinspection or regrading certificate or report.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.155.32SECTION 58.32
   58.32 Superseded certificates or reports.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.156SUBJGRP 156
   Licensing of Inspectors or Graders
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.156.33SECTION 58.33
   58.33 Who may be licensed.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.156.34SECTION 58.34
   58.34 Suspension or revocation of license.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.156.35SECTION 58.35
   58.35 Surrender of license.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.156.36SECTION 58.36
   58.36 Identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.156.37SECTION 58.37
   58.37 Financial interest of licensees.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157SUBJGRP 157
   Fees and Charges
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.38SECTION 58.38
   58.38 Payment of fees and charges.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.39SECTION 58.39
   58.39 Fees for holiday or other nonworktime.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.40SECTION 58.40
   58.40 Fees for appeal inspection or grading.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.41SECTION 58.41
   58.41 Fees for additional copies of certificates.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.42SECTION 58.42
   58.42 Travel expenses and other charges.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.43SECTION 58.43
   58.43 Fees for inspection, grading, sampling, and certification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.44SECTION 58.45
   58.45 Fees for continuous resident services.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.157.45SECTION 58.46
   58.46 Fees for service performed under cooperative agreement.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.158SUBJGRP 158
   Marking, Branding, and Identifying Product
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.158.46SECTION 58.49
   58.49 Authority to use official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.158.47SECTION 58.50
   58.50 Approval and form of official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.158.48SECTION 58.51
   58.51 Information required on official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.158.49SECTION 58.52
   58.52 Time limit for packaging inspected or graded products with official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.159SUBJGRP 159
   Prerequisites to Packaging Products With Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.159.50SECTION 58.53
   58.53 Supervisor of packaging required.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.159.51SECTION 58.54
   58.54 Packing and packaging room and equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.159.52SECTION 58.55
   58.55 Facilities for keeping quality samples.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.159.53SECTION 58.56
   58.56 Incubation of product samples.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.159.54SECTION 58.57
   58.57 Product not eligible for packaging with official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.160SUBJGRP 160
   Violations
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.160.55SECTION 58.58
   58.58 Debarment of service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.161SUBJGRP 161
   Miscellaneous
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.161.56SECTION 58.61
   58.61 Political activity.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.161.57SECTION 58.62
   58.62 Report of violations.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.161.58SECTION 58.63
   58.63 Other applicable regulations.
7:3.1.1.1.5.1.161.59SECTION 58.64
   58.64 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Specifications for Dairy Plants Approved for USDA Inspection and Grading Service 1
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.162SUBJGRP 162
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.162.1SECTION 58.100
   58.100 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.162.2SECTION 58.101
   58.101 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.163SUBJGRP 163
   Purpose
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.163.3SECTION 58.122
   58.122 Approved plants under USDA inspection and grading service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.164SUBJGRP 164
   Approved Plants
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.164.4SECTION 58.123
   58.123 Survey and approval.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.164.5SECTION 58.124
   58.124 Denial or suspension of plant approval.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.165SUBJGRP 165
   Premises, Buildings, Facilities, Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.165.6SECTION 58.125
   58.125 Premises.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.165.7SECTION 58.126
   58.126 Buildings.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.165.8SECTION 58.127
   58.127 Facilities.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.165.9SECTION 58.128
   58.128 Equipment and utensils.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.166SUBJGRP 166
   Personnel, Cleanliness and Health
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.166.10SECTION 58.129
   58.129 Cleanliness.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.166.11SECTION 58.130
   58.130 Health.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.167SUBJGRP 167
   Protection and Transport of Raw Milk and Cream
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.167.12SECTION 58.131
   58.131 Equipment and facilities.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168SUBJGRP 168
   Quality Specifications for Raw Milk
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.13SECTION 58.132
   58.132 Basis for classification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.14SECTION 58.133
   58.133 Methods for quality and wholesomeness determination.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.15SECTION 58.134
   58.134 Sediment content for milk in cans.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.16SECTION 58.135
   58.135 Bacterial estimate.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.17SECTION 58.136
   58.136 Rejected milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.18SECTION 58.137
   58.137 Excluded milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.19SECTION 58.138
   58.138 Quality testing of milk from new producers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.20SECTION 58.139
   58.139 Record of tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.21SECTION 58.140
   58.140 Field service.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.168.22SECTION 58.141
   58.141 Alternate quality control program.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169SUBJGRP 169
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.23SECTION 58.142
   58.142 Product quality and stability.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.24SECTION 58.143
   58.143 Raw product storage.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.25SECTION 58.144
   58.144 Pasteurization or ultra-pasteurization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.26SECTION 58.145
   58.145 Composition and wholesomeness.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.27SECTION 58.146
   58.146 Cleaning and sanitizing treatment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.28SECTION 58.147
   58.147 Insect and rodent control program.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.29SECTION 58.148
   58.148 Plant records.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.169.30SECTION 58.149
   58.149 Alternate quality control programs for dairy products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.170SUBJGRP 170
   Packaging and General Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.170.31SECTION 58.150
   58.150 Containers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.170.32SECTION 58.151
   58.151 Packaging and repackaging.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.170.33SECTION 58.152
   58.152 General identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.171SUBJGRP 171
   Storage of Finished Product
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.171.34SECTION 58.153
   58.153 Dry storage.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.171.35SECTION 58.154
   58.154 Refrigerated storage.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.172SUBJGRP 172
   Inspection, Grading and Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.172.36SECTION 58.155
   58.155 Grading.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.172.37SECTION 58.156
   58.156 Inspection.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.172.38SECTION 58.157
   58.157 Inspection or grading certificates.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.172.39SECTION 58.158
   58.158 Official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.173SUBJGRP 173
   Explanation of Terms
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.173.40SECTION 58.159
   58.159 Terms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.174SUBJGRP 174
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing, Processing, and Packaging Nonfat Dry Milk, Instant Nonfat Dry Milk, Dry Whole Milk, and Dry Buttermilk
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.175SUBJGRP 175
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.175.41SECTION 58.205
   58.205 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.176SUBJGRP 176
   Rooms and Compartments
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.176.42SECTION 58.210
   58.210 Dry storage of product.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.176.43SECTION 58.211
   58.211 Packaging room for bulk products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.176.44SECTION 58.212
   58.212 Hopper or dump room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.176.45SECTION 58.213
   58.213 Repackaging room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177SUBJGRP 177
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.46SECTION 58.214
   58.214 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.47SECTION 58.215
   58.215 Pre-heaters.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.48SECTION 58.216
   58.216 Hotwells.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.49SECTION 58.217
   58.217 Evaporators and/or vacuum pans.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.50SECTION 58.218
   58.218 Surge tanks.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.51SECTION 58.219
   58.219 High pressure pumps and lines.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.52SECTION 58.220
   58.220 Drying systems.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.53SECTION 58.221
   58.221 Collectors and conveyors.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.54SECTION 58.222
   58.222 Dry dairy product cooling equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.55SECTION 58.223
   58.223 Special treatment equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.56SECTION 58.224
   58.224 Sifters.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.57SECTION 58.225
   58.225 Clothing and shoe covers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.58SECTION 58.226
   58.226 Portable and stationary bulk bins.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.59SECTION 58.227
   58.227 Sampling device.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.60SECTION 58.228
   58.228 Dump hoppers, screens, mixers and conveyors.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.61SECTION 58.229
   58.229 Filler and packaging equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.177.62SECTION 58.230
   58.230 Heavy duty vacuum cleaners.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.178SUBJGRP 178
   Quality Specifications for Raw Materials
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.178.63SECTION 58.231
   58.231 General.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.178.64SECTION 58.232
   58.232 Milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.178.65SECTION 58.233
   58.233 Skim milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.178.66SECTION 58.234
   58.234 Buttermilk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.178.67SECTION 58.235
   58.235 Modified dry milk products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179SUBJGRP 179
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.68SECTION 58.236
   58.236 Pasteurization and heat treatment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.69SECTION 58.237
   58.237 Condensed surge supply.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.70SECTION 58.238
   58.238 Condensed storage tanks.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.71SECTION 58.239
   58.239 Drying.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.72SECTION 58.240
   58.240 Cooling dry products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.73SECTION 58.241
   58.241 Packaging, repackaging and storage.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.74SECTION 58.242
   58.242 Product adulteration.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.75SECTION 58.243
   58.243 Checking quality.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.76SECTION 58.244
   58.244 Number of samples.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.77SECTION 58.245
   58.245 Method of sample analysis.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.78SECTION 58.246
   58.246 Cleaning of dryers, collectors, conveyors, ducts, sifters and storage bins.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.179.79SECTION 58.247
   58.247 Insect and rodent control program.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.180SUBJGRP 180
   Requirements for Finished Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.180.80SECTION 58.248
   58.248 Nonfat dry milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.180.81SECTION 58.249
   58.249 Instant nonfat dry milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.180.82SECTION 58.250
   58.250 Dry whole milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.180.83SECTION 58.251
   58.251 Dry buttermilk and dry buttermilk product.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.181SUBJGRP 181
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing, Processing and Packaging Butter and Related Products
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.182SUBJGRP 182
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.182.84SECTION 58.305
   58.305 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.183SUBJGRP 183
   Rooms and Compartments
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.183.85SECTION 58.311
   58.311 Coolers and freezers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.183.86SECTION 58.312
   58.312 Churn rooms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.183.87SECTION 58.313
   58.313 Print and bulk packaging rooms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184SUBJGRP 184
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.88SECTION 58.314
   58.314 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.89SECTION 58.315
   58.315 Continuous churns.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.90SECTION 58.316
   58.316 Conventional churns.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.91SECTION 58.317
   58.317 Bulk butter trucks, boats, texturizers, and packers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.92SECTION 58.318
   58.318 Butter, frozen or plastic cream melting machines.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.93SECTION 58.319
   58.319 Printing equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.94SECTION 58.320
   58.320 Brine tanks.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.184.95SECTION 58.321
   58.321 Cream storage tanks.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185SUBJGRP 185
   Quality Specifications for Raw Material
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.96SECTION 58.322
   58.322 Cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.97SECTION 58.323
   58.323 [Reserved]
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.98SECTION 58.324
   58.324 Butteroil.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.99SECTION 58.325
   58.325 Anhydrous milkfat.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.100SECTION 58.326
   58.326 Plastic cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.101SECTION 58.327
   58.327 Frozen cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.102SECTION 58.328
   58.328 Salt.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.103SECTION 58.329
   58.329 Color.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.104SECTION 58.330
   58.330 Butter starter cultures.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.185.105SECTION 58.331
   58.331 Starter distillate.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186SUBJGRP 186
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.106SECTION 58.332
   58.332 Segregation of raw material.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.107SECTION 58.334
   58.334 Pasteurization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.108SECTION 58.335
   58.335 Quality control tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.109SECTION 58.336
   58.336 Frequency of sampling for quality control of cream, butter and related products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.110SECTION 58.337
   58.337 Official test methods.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.111SECTION 58.338
   58.338 Composition and wholesomeness.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.112SECTION 58.339
   58.339 Containers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.113SECTION 58.340
   58.340 Printing and packaging.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.114SECTION 58.341
   58.341 Repackaging.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.115SECTION 58.342
   58.342 General identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.116SECTION 58.343
   58.343 Storage of finished product in coolers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.186.117SECTION 58.344
   58.344 Storage of finished product in freezer.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.187SUBJGRP 187
   Requirements for Finished Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.187.118SECTION 58.345
   58.345 Butter.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.187.119SECTION 58.346
   58.346 Whipped butter.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.187.120SECTION 58.347
   58.347 Butteroil or anhydrous milkfat.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.187.121SECTION 58.348
   58.348 Plastic cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.187.122SECTION 58.349
   58.349 Frozen cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.188SUBJGRP 188
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing and Packaging Cheese
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.189SUBJGRP 189
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.189.123SECTION 58.405
   58.405 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190SUBJGRP 190
   Rooms and Compartments
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.124SECTION 58.406
   58.406 Starter facility.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.125SECTION 58.407
   58.407 Make room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.126SECTION 58.408
   58.408 Brine room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.127SECTION 58.409
   58.409 Drying room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.128SECTION 58.410
   58.410 Paraffining room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.129SECTION 58.411
   58.411 Rindless cheese wrapping area.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.130SECTION 58.412
   58.412 Coolers or curing rooms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.190.131SECTION 58.413
   58.413 Cutting and packaging rooms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191SUBJGRP 191
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.132SECTION 58.414
   58.414 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.133SECTION 58.415
   58.415 Starter vats.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.134SECTION 58.416
   58.416 Cheese vats, tanks and drain tables.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.135SECTION 58.417
   58.417 Mechanical agitators.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.136SECTION 58.418
   58.418 Automatic cheese making equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.137SECTION 58.419
   58.419 Curd mill and miscellaneous equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.138SECTION 58.420
   58.420 Hoops, forms and followers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.139SECTION 58.421
   58.421 Press.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.140SECTION 58.422
   58.422 Brine tank.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.141SECTION 58.423
   58.423 Cheese vacuumizing chamber.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.142SECTION 58.424
   58.424 Monorail.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.143SECTION 58.425
   58.425 Conveyor for moving and draining block or barrel cheese.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.144SECTION 58.426
   58.426 Rindless cheese wrapping equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.145SECTION 58.427
   58.427 Paraffin tanks.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.146SECTION 58.428
   58.428 Speciality equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.191.147SECTION 58.429
   58.429 Washing machine.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192SUBJGRP 192
   Quality Specifications for Raw Material
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.148SECTION 58.430
   58.430 Milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.149SECTION 58.431
   58.431 Hydrogen peroxide.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.150SECTION 58.432
   58.432 Catalase.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.151SECTION 58.433
   58.433 Cheese cultures.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.152SECTION 58.434
   58.434 Calcium chloride.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.153SECTION 58.435
   58.435 Color.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.154SECTION 58.436
   58.436 Rennet, pepsin, other milk clotting enzymes and flavor enzymes.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.192.155SECTION 58.437
   58.437 Salt.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193SUBJGRP 193
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.156SECTION 58.438
   58.438 Cheese from pasteurized milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.157SECTION 58.439
   58.439 Cheese from unpasteurized milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.158SECTION 58.440
   58.440 Make schedule.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.159SECTION 58.441
   58.441 Records.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.160SECTION 58.442
   58.442 Laboratory and quality control tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.161SECTION 58.443
   58.443 Whey handling.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.162SECTION 58.444
   58.444 Packaging and repackaging.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.193.163SECTION 58.445
   58.445 General identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.194SUBJGRP 194
   Requirements for Finished Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.194.164SECTION 58.446
   58.446 Quality requirements.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.195SUBJGRP 195
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing and Packaging Cottage Cheese
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.196SUBJGRP 196
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.196.165SECTION 58.505
   58.505 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.197SUBJGRP 197
   Rooms and Compartments
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.197.166SECTION 58.510
   58.510 Rooms and compartments.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198SUBJGRP 198
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198.167SECTION 58.511
   58.511 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198.168SECTION 58.512
   58.512 Cheese vats or tanks.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198.169SECTION 58.513
   58.513 Agitators.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198.170SECTION 58.514
   58.514 Container fillers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198.171SECTION 58.515
   58.515 Mixers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.198.172SECTION 58.516
   58.516 Starter vats.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.199SUBJGRP 199
   Quality Specifications for Raw Material
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.199.173SECTION 58.517
   58.517 General.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.199.174SECTION 58.518
   58.518 Milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.199.175SECTION 58.519
   58.519 Dairy products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.199.176SECTION 58.520
   58.520 Nondairy ingredients.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.200SUBJGRP 200
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.200.177SECTION 58.521
   58.521 Pasteurization and product flow.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.200.178SECTION 58.522
   58.522 Reconstituting nonfat dry milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.200.179SECTION 58.523
   58.523 Laboratory and quality control tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.200.180SECTION 58.524
   58.524 Packaging and general identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.200.181SECTION 58.525
   58.525 Storage of finished product.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.201SUBJGRP 201
   Requirements for Cottage Cheese Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.201.182SECTION 58.526
   58.526 Official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.201.183SECTION 58.527
   58.527 Physical requirements.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.201.184SECTION 58.528
   58.528 Microbiological requirements.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.201.185SECTION 58.529
   58.529 Chemical requirements.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.201.186SECTION 58.530
   58.530 Keeping quality requirements.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.202SUBJGRP 202
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing, Processing and Packaging Frozen Desserts
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.203SUBJGRP 203
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.203.187SECTION 58.605
   58.605 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.204SUBJGRP 204
   Rooms and Compartments
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.204.188SECTION 58.619
   58.619 Mix processing room.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.204.189SECTION 58.620
   58.620 Freezing and packaging rooms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.204.190SECTION 58.621
   58.621 Freezing tunnels.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.204.191SECTION 58.622
   58.622 Hardening and storage rooms.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.205SUBJGRP 205
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.205.192SECTION 58.623
   58.623 Homogenizer.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.205.193SECTION 58.624
   58.624 Freezers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.205.194SECTION 58.625
   58.625 Fruit or syrup feeders.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.205.195SECTION 58.626
   58.626 Packaging equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206SUBJGRP 206
   Quality Specifications for Raw Material
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.196SECTION 58.627
   58.627 Milk and dairy products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.197SECTION 58.628
   58.628 Sweetening agents.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.198SECTION 58.629
   58.629 Flavoring agents.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.199SECTION 58.630
   58.630 Stabilizers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.200SECTION 58.631
   58.631 Emulsifiers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.201SECTION 58.632
   58.632 Acid.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.206.202SECTION 58.633
   58.633 Color.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207SUBJGRP 207
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.203SECTION 58.634
   58.634 Assembling and combining mix ingredients.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.204SECTION 58.635
   58.635 Pasteurization of the mix.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.205SECTION 58.636
   58.636 Homogenization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.206SECTION 58.637
   58.637 Cooling the mix.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.207SECTION 58.638
   58.638 Freezing the mix.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.208SECTION 58.639
   58.639 Addition of flavor.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.209SECTION 58.640
   58.640 Packaging.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.210SECTION 58.641
   58.641 Hardening and storage.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.211SECTION 58.642
   58.642 Quality control tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.212SECTION 58.643
   58.643 Frequency of sampling.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.213SECTION 58.644
   58.644 Test methods.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.207.214SECTION 58.645
   58.645 General identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208SUBJGRP 208
   Requirements for Finished Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.215SECTION 58.646
   58.646 Official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.216SECTION 58.647
   58.647 Composition requirements for ice cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.217SECTION 58.648
   58.648 Microbiological requirements for ice cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.218SECTION 58.649
   58.649 Physical requirements for ice cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.219SECTION 58.650
   58.650 Requirements for frozen custard.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.220SECTION 58.651
   58.651 [Reserved]
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.221SECTION 58.652
   58.652 Composition requirements for sherbet.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.222SECTION 58.653
   58.653 Microbiological requirements for sherbet.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.208.223SECTION 58.654
   58.654 Physical requirements for sherbet.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.209SUBJGRP 209
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing, Processing and Packaging Pasteurized Process Cheese and Related Products
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.210SUBJGRP 210
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.210.224SECTION 58.705
   58.705 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.211SUBJGRP 211
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.211.225SECTION 58.706
   58.706 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.211.226SECTION 58.707
   58.707 Conveyors.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.211.227SECTION 58.708
   58.708 Grinders or shredders.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.211.228SECTION 58.709
   58.709 Cookers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.211.229SECTION 58.710
   58.710 Fillers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212SUBJGRP 212
   Quality Specifications for Raw Material
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.230SECTION 58.711
   58.711 Cheddar, colby, washed or soaked curd, granular or stirred curd cheese.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.231SECTION 58.712
   58.712 Swiss.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.232SECTION 58.713
   58.713 Gruyere.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.233SECTION 58.714
   58.714 Cream cheese, Neufchatel cheese.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.234SECTION 58.715
   58.715 Cream, plastic cream and anhydrous milkfat.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.235SECTION 58.716
   58.716 Nonfat dry milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.236SECTION 58.717
   58.717 Whey.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.237SECTION 58.718
   58.718 Flavor ingredients.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.238SECTION 58.719
   58.719 Coloring.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.239SECTION 58.720
   58.720 Acidifying agents.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.240SECTION 58.721
   58.721 Salt.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.212.241SECTION 58.722
   58.722 Emulsifying agents.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213SUBJGRP 213
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.242SECTION 58.723
   58.723 Basis for selecting cheese for processing.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.243SECTION 58.724
   58.724 Blending.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.244SECTION 58.725
   58.725 Trimming and cleaning.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.245SECTION 58.726
   58.726 Cutting and grinding.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.246SECTION 58.727
   58.727 Adding optional ingredients.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.247SECTION 58.728
   58.728 Cooking the batch.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.248SECTION 58.729
   58.729 Forming containers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.249SECTION 58.730
   58.730 Filling containers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.250SECTION 58.731
   58.731 Closing and sealing containers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.251SECTION 58.732
   58.732 Cooling the packaged cheese.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.213.252SECTION 58.733
   58.733 Quality control tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.214SUBJGRP 214
   Requirements for Processed Cheese Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.214.253SECTION 58.734
   58.734 Official identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.214.254SECTION 58.735
   58.735 Quality specifications for raw materials.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.215SUBJGRP 215
   Quality Specifications for Finished Products
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.215.255SECTION 58.736
   58.736 Pasteurized process cheese.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.215.256SECTION 58.737
   58.737 Pasteurized process cheese food.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.215.257SECTION 58.738
   58.738 Pasteurized process cheese spread and related products.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.216SUBJGRP 216
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing, Processing, and Packaging Whey, Whey Products and Lactose
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.217SUBJGRP 217
   Definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.217.258SECTION 58.805
   58.805 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.218SUBJGRP 218
   Rooms and Compartments
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.218.259SECTION 58.806
   58.806 General.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.219SUBJGRP 219
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.219.260SECTION 58.807
   58.807 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.220SUBJGRP 220
   Quality Specifications for Raw Materials
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.220.261SECTION 58.808
   58.808 Whey.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.221SUBJGRP 221
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.221.262SECTION 58.809
   58.809 Pasteurization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.221.263SECTION 58.810
   58.810 Temperature requirements.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.221.264SECTION 58.811
   58.811 General.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.221.265SECTION 58.812
   58.812 Methods of sample analysis.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.222SUBJGRP 222
   Requirements for Finished Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.222.266SECTION 58.813
   58.813 Dry whey.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.223SUBJGRP 223
   Supplemental Specifications for Plants Manufacturing, Processing, and Packaging Evaporated and Condensed Milk or Ultra-Pasteurized Products
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.224SUBJGRP 224
   definitions
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.224.267SECTION 58.905
   58.905 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.225SUBJGRP 225
   Equipment and Utensils
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.225.268SECTION 58.912
   58.912 General construction, repair and installation.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.225.269SECTION 58.913
   58.913 Evaporators and vacuum pans.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.225.270SECTION 58.914
   58.914 Fillers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.225.271SECTION 58.915
   58.915 Batch or continuous in-container thermal processing equipment.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.225.272SECTION 58.916
   58.916 Homogenizer.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226SUBJGRP 226
   Operations and Operating Procedures
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.273SECTION 58.917
   58.917 General.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.274SECTION 58.918
   58.918 Standardization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.275SECTION 58.919
   58.919 Pre-heat, pasteurization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.276SECTION 58.920
   58.920 Homogenization.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.277SECTION 58.921
   58.921 Concentration.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.278SECTION 58.922
   58.922 Thermal processing.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.279SECTION 58.923
   58.923 Filling containers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.280SECTION 58.924
   58.924 Aseptic filling.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.281SECTION 58.925
   58.925 Sweetened condensed.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.282SECTION 58.926
   58.926 Heat stability.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.283SECTION 58.927
   58.927 Storage.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.284SECTION 58.928
   58.928 Quality control tests.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.285SECTION 58.929
   58.929 Frequency of sampling for quality control.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.286SECTION 58.930
   58.930 Official test methods.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.226.287SECTION 58.931
   58.931 General identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.227SUBJGRP 227
   Quality Specifications for Raw Materials
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.227.288SECTION 58.932
   58.932 Milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.227.289SECTION 58.933
   58.933 Stabilizers.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.227.290SECTION 58.934
   58.934 Sugars.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.227.291SECTION 58.935
   58.935 Chocolate and cocoa.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.228SUBJGRP 228
   Requirements for Finished Products Bearing USDA Official Identification
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.228.292SECTION 58.936
   58.936 Milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.228.293SECTION 58.937
   58.937 Physical requirements for evaporated milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.2.228.294SECTION 58.938
   58.938 Physical requirements and microbiological limits for sweetened condensed milk.
7:3.1.1.1.5.3SUBPART C
Subparts C-V [Reserved]
7:3.1.1.1.5.4SUBPART W
Subpart W - United States Department of Agriculture Standard for Ice Cream
7:3.1.1.1.5.4.229.1SECTION 58.2825
   58.2825 United States Standard for ice cream.
7:3.1.1.1.5.4.229.2SECTION 58.2826
   58.2826 General identification.
7:3.1.1.1.5.4.229.3SECTION 58.2827
   58.2827 Official identification.