Ind. Admin. Code tit. 365, r. 2-1-15 – Farm bulk tanks; sample size and frequency of sampling

Sec. 15. Representative samples must be taken from each delivery of milk after blending and before any milk is drawn from the bulk tank as follows:

(1) The sample size must not be less than forty (40) milliliters.
(2) The sample dipper must be stainless steel and not hold more than one-half (1/2) the quantity of milk required for a sample. Two (2) or more dips to obtain a sample will decrease the chance of sampling error.
(3) The sample container shall be of a size and design that will minimize churning and meet the requirements of the dairy division of the Indiana state board of animal health. The container must not be filled to the top in order to allow thorough mixing of the sample.

(Creamery Examining Board; 365 IAC 2-1-15; filed Jun 20, 2001, 3:50 p.m.: 24 IR 3624; readopted filed Jul 15, 2008, 12:53 p.m.: 20080813-IR-365080121RFA; readopted filed Oct 23, 2014, 11:08 a.m.: 20141119-IR-365140351RFA; readopted filed Nov 23, 2020, 1:34 p.m.: 20201223-IR-365200088RFA; readopted filed February 23, 2026, 2:04 p.m.: 20260325-IR-365250384RFA)