(a)

1. (1) Each breast milk bank defines who is designated to:

   1. (A) Approve or defer donors, based on their credentials, education, and training; and
   2. (B) Verify that:

(i) The screening process is complete; and

1. (ii) Breast milk is appropriate for processing and dispensing.
2. (2) Donors are notified once they are approved, and communication regarding changes in health, medical, and lifestyle status of the donor and/or anyone in the household is actively encouraged on a regular basis.
3. (3) Breast milk banks must engage in, and document, ongoing communication with donors at a minimum of every two (2) months.

(b)

1. (1) Breast milk banks can determine individual circumstances under which they received breast milk before a donor is approved.
2. (2) However, returning raw donated breast milk to the approved or unapproved breast milk donor is not recommended.
3. (3) The final decision on a request for breast milk return is up to each breast milk bank and its medical and legal advisors.