Subdivision 4Processing of milk for raw milk cheese

Subdivision 4 – Processing of milk for raw milk cheese

31 Application

A dairy processing business that processes milk for raw milk cheese must ensure that each requirement of this subdivision is met.

32 Requirement for additional and specific control measures

The documented food safety program required by clause 13 must include control measures that –

(a) ensure that the requirements of this subdivision are met; and
(b) address each of the following in relation to processing –

  (i) starter culture activity;
  (ii) pH reduction;
  (iii) salt concentration and moisture content;
  (iv) storage time; and
  (v) storage temperature.

33 Requirements relating to milk receipt and storage

(1) The temperature of milk for raw milk cheese must not exceed 8°C at any point between its collection by a dairy processing business and the commencement of processing of that milk.

(2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the dairy processing business uses a documented alternative to the method prescribed by that subclause.

(3) Raw milk cheese must not be made from milk that was milked more than 24 hours before processing of that milk commenced.

(4) Subclause (3) does not apply if the dairy processing business uses a documented alternative to the method prescribed by that subclause.

(5) Milk for raw milk cheese must be kept separate from milk used or intended to be used for dairy products that are not a raw milk cheese.

34 Requirements to control specific food safety hazards

(1) Prior to the commencement of its processing, milk for raw milk cheese must be monitored to ensure its suitability.

(2) The level of pathogenic microorganisms in a raw milk cheese must not exceed the level of pathogenic microorganisms in the milk from which the product was made as at the commencement of the processing of that milk.

(3) A raw milk cheese must not support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.

35 Requirements relating to non-conforming milk

A dairy processing business must only use milk for raw milk cheese that has been produced and transported in accordance with this Division to make a raw milk cheese.

Amendment History

The Amendment History provides information about each amendment to the Standard. The information includes commencement or cessation information for relevant amendments.

These amendments are made under section 92 of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 unless otherwise indicated. Amendments do not have a specific date for cessation unless indicated as such.

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