Good afternoon all.
I'm a member of the International Milk Haulers Board (IMHB) and on the NCIMS (National Conference of Interstate Milk Shipments) Committee. From time to time I receive notifications of proposed changes to the PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) and other governing articles. As I received two such proposals today I was thinking it would be beneficial if I not only gave my opinion but also shared yours if you were interested in giving it. If you'd like to share your opinion please do so by e-mailing me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by February 6th.
Proposal 1 - Cleaning of sample dippers (2015 PMO - page 142, Sec. 5, f.)
f. The sample dipper shall be rinsed free of milk CLEANED and placed in its carrying container.
Also in FORM FA 2399a (10/11) - Bulk Milk Hauler/Sampler Evaluation Report
Bulk Tank Sampling Procedures
14. Sample Collection - Precautions and Procedures
w. Rinse CLEAN THEN RINSE sample dipper in safe tap water, return to storage container, open tank valve, start milk transfer pump.
Proposal 2 - Required Training Proposal (2015 PMO - page 140, TRAINING)
Regularly scheduled refresher short TRAINING courses by the regulatory agents, APPROPRIATE PERSONS, and/OR officials administering weights and measures would assist in maintaining and increasing the efficiency of the bulk milk hauler/sampler SHALL BE OFFERED. ALL PERMITTED BULK MILK HAULERS/SAMPLERS SHALL ATTEND AT LEAST ONE (1) COURSE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS. Appropriate training should SHALL also be provided to industry plant samplers with regularly scheduled refresher short TRAINING courses AT LEAST EVERY TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS.
