5‑34 Integrity—general5‑34 Integrity—general

5‑34 Integrity—general

(1) The integrity of prescribed milk or milk products must be able to be ensured.

Note: The approved arrangement must provide for measures for the identification, traceability and integrity of the milk and milk products that ensure that they can be identified, traced and if necessary, recalled (see section 5‑5).

(2) The identity of prescribed milk or milk products: (a) must be readily ascertainable; and (b) must not be lost or confused with the identity of any other milk or milk products.

Note: For records that must be kept to ensure identification, traceability and integrity, see section 5‑38.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the following information must be applied to the outer container of prescribed milk or milk products before the outer container is transferred from the establishment where the outer container is packed: (a) a description of the milk or milk products; (b) the net weight of the milk or milk products; (c) the country of origin of the milk or milk products; (d) the identity of the lot of the milk or milk products; (e) the registration number of the registered establishment where the milk or milk products were packed into their immediate container; (f) any directions for the use or storage of the milk or milk products that are necessary for reasons of food safety.

Note: A description applied to an outer container must not be inconsistent with the information required to be included in the trade description under Division 5 of this Part (see section 5‑30).