1. A. Grade A raw milk for pasteurization (certified for interstate milk shipment) is raw milk, produced on dairy farms in Louisiana, that meet all requirements of this Part, as well as all the requirements of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) for Grade A and the requirements for inclusion in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Interstate Milk Shippers List. In cases of conflicting provisions, the stricter codal requirement, as determined by the state health officer, shall be met.

   1. 1. Raw milk produced in Louisiana that is in substantial compliance with the provisions contained in §349.A above may be certified by the state health officer for inclusion in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Interstate Milk Shippers List.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2658 (September 2011).