Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what procedures exist for the monitoring of unpasteurised milk.
Answer
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what procedures exist for the monitoring of unpasteurised milk. [18040] Mr. Rooker: All production holdings and processing establishments are inspected regularly to check milk is produced hygienically and to monitor compliance with the Dairy Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1995, as amended. Enforcement authorities monitor the microbiological status of unpasteurised milk at all stages of distribution and check the conditions under which the milk is handled and packaged. Samples of milk from all registered sellers of unpasteurised cows' milk are officially tested on average on two occasions each year. Processors themselves are required to monitor and control critical points in the production and packaging of unpasteurised milk.