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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as provided in article 7 of chapter 65 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, and in rules and regulations adopted by the secretary hereunder, the secretary shall apply the definitions and standards of identity ascribed to milk and dairy products by the federal food and drug administration.
(b) Goat milk sold in retail packages shall contain not less than 2.5% milkfat and not less than 7.5% milk solids not fat. Goat milk shall be produced according to the sanitary standards of this act and may have been adjusted by separating part of the milkfat therefrom or by adding cream, concentrated milk, dry whole milk, skim milk, concentrated skim milk or nonfat dry milk thereto. Goat milk may be homogenized.
(c) Milk that is not goat milk shall contain not less than 3.25% milkfat and not less than 8.25% milk solids not fat. Milk may have been adjusted by separating part of the milkfat therefrom or by adding cream, concentrated milk, dry whole milk, skim milk, concentrated skim milk or nonfat dry milk thereto. Milk may be homogenized.
(d) Milk or cream for manufacturing purposes may contain less than 3.25% butterfat and shall be delivered pure, sweet and clean.
(e) Grade A pasteurized milk, grade A pasteurized milk products and grade A milk for pasteurization shall meet the requirements for grade A under the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act. The secretary may authorize the use of the grade A designation for a temporary time period on grade A pasteurized milk within the statewide system of milk inspection and regulatory services, even if such grade A pasteurized milk does not have at least a 90% survey rating.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 65. Public Health § 65-771a. Milk standards; content requirements - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-65-public-health/ks-st-sect-65-771a/
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