achieved The bulking of milk Transport mode /vessel type: CCs were found using aluminium cans, steel cans and must not compromise Bulk holding vessels must be plastic drums. large volumes of milk, made of aluminium or stainless The containers made of a plastic are of l low density or further reduce the steel. They shall not have and can be easily scratched. These scratches harbor milk quality. openings that restrict access for bacteria and decrease milk quality. The containers cleaning. with narrow necks prevents access during operator’s manual cleaning. Cleaning standards are poor where these tanks are used, increasing the risk to milk quality. Cleaning: All in-milk contact All the transporters reported easy access for cleaning transport equipment including of milk carrying vessels and utensils. 92 per cent of pumps, pipe work, vats etc. shall transporters were found cleaning of vessels be cleaned using standard immediately after use. methods after every period of Poorly cleaned pumps are a considerable risk to milk use. quality. They increase the bacterial load of the milk . and potentially contaminate the milk with oil, and metal fragments. This is particularly the case where mild steel pumps are in use instead of stainless steel. Water quality and quantity: the About 85 per cent of transporters reported adequacy of quantity of water readily water for cleaning. However only 24 per cent reported available shall be in excess of testing thewater quality that is used to clean the cleaning requirements. Water vessels. quality shall be tested on annual basis and any treatment required carried accordingly. Effectiveness of cleaning: Cleanliness of loading pumps and pipes was observed satisfactory to very bad in majority of CCs, while only The effectiveness of cleaning 8 per cent CCs were observed good. Likewise absence shall be checked every week. of fat deposition was observed satisfactory to very bad Potential cleaning hazards such in most of CCs. as taps, pumps, pipe bends and inside roof surface of tank need to be checked more frequently. Inspection: regular inspection 72 per cent of transporters reported self- inspection in shall be carried. place and only 24 per cent transporters reported third party inspection of transport vessels and utensils for cleanliness. In the absence of training and with the difficult role transporters do play, checking on their standards of performance is essential to minimize the risk of contaminations of all kinds. Transfer of Milk Table 13: Traceability of milk and transport provisions Parameters Response % (n = 25) Records and traceability of milk batch Yes 60
achieved The bulking of milk must not compromise large volumes of milk, or further reduce the milk quality. Transport mode /vessel type: Bulk holding vessels must be made of aluminium or stainless steel. They shall not have openings that restrict access for cleaning. CCs were found using aluminium cans, steel cans and plastic drums. The containers made of a plastic are of l low density and can be easily scratched. These scratches harbor bacteria and decrease milk quality. The containers with narrow necks prevents operator’s access during manual cleaning. Cleaning standards are poor where these tanks are used, increasing the risk to milk quality. Cleaning: All in-milk contact transport equipment including pumps, pipe work, vats etc. shall be cleaned using standard methods after every period of use. . All the transporters reported easy access for cleaning of milk carrying vessels and utensils. 92 per cent of transporters were found cleaning of vessels immediately after use. Poorly cleaned pumps are a considerable risk to milk quality. They increase the bacterial load of the milk and potentially contaminate the milk with oil, and metal fragments. This is particularly the case where mild steel pumps are in use instead of stainless steel. Water quality and quantity: the quantity of water readily available shall be in excess of cleaning requirements. Water quality shall be tested on annual basis and any treatment required carried accordingly. About 85 per cent of transporters reported adequacy of water for cleaning. However only 24 per cent reported testing thewater quality that is used to clean the vessels. Effectiveness of cleaning: The effectiveness of cleaning shall be checked every week. Potential cleaning hazards such as taps, pumps, pipe bends and inside roof surface of tank need to be checked more frequently. Cleanliness of loading pumps and pipes was observed satisfactory to very bad in majority of CCs, while only 8 per cent CCs were observed good. Likewise absence of fat deposition was observed satisfactory to very bad in most of CCs. Inspection: regular inspection shall be carried. 72 per cent of transporters reported self- inspection in place and only 24 per cent transporters reported third party inspection of transport vessels and utensils for cleanliness. In the absence of training and with the difficult role transporters do play, checking on their standards of performance is essential to minimize the risk of contaminations of all kinds. Transfer of Milk Table 13: Traceability of milk and transport provisions Parameters Response % (n = 25) Records and traceability of milk batch Yes 60
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