Dairy Products

Keywords: 
Cheese Cream Creamery Dairy Products
Federal
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
7920 Elmbrook Dr. #102
DALLAS , TX   75247
(214)253-4952
(214)655-8100
State regulation of milk safety is equal to or more stringent than federal regulations. State regulations follow the 1992 Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, and FDA regulation.

Link:  http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/prime.html
State
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Consumer Protection Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-3620
Fax: (303)753-6809
Standards for products, facility requirements, inspections, labeling requirements and licensing through this division.

Link:  http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/Dairy/dairy.asp
Dairy Plant License ($10) needed for any facility receiving, selling, buying or handling milk or cream including dairy, creamery, ice cream factory or cheese factory.
For dairy farms, plans are required to be submitted on new construction or major remodeling of dairy barns and approval from CDPHE is required before the commencement of dairy product production.
Contact division for fees and specific regulations
Imitation dairy products are also under Health Department regulation.
The sale of raw milk in the state of Colorado is illegal.
NOTE:  Dairy plant license not required if located in a licensed food service establishment. Contact your local health department.
NOTE:  Ice cream truck or vending cart see FOOD VENDOR
NOTE:  See MANUFACTURING regarding applicable environmental regulations.
NOTE:  If the cost is contingent upon weight, see WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
NOTE:  For Milk Testing (Sampling) Laboratories, see COMMERCIAL/MEDICAL LABORATORY
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 18:43 pm