Regulation - Minister
Milk Act: Amendments to Ontario Regulation 121/98, Administration and Enforcement of Regulations in Respect of the Raw Milk and Cream Quality under the Milk Act.
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 121/98
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Milk Act
Summary of Decision:
Effective July 1, 2010, O. Reg. 121/98 under the Milk Act was amended. These consequential amendments correct a previous error in the regulation as well as correct errors in cross-references created due to recent amendments to Regulation 761.
Further Information:
O. Reg. 121/98
Proposal Number:
10-AFRA010
Posting Date:
July 16, 2010
Summary of Proposal:
The Farm Products Marketing Commission made amendments to Regulation 761 and Ontario Regulation 143/98 under the Milk Act which came into effect on June 1, 2010. These amendments, made in large part to be responsive to key issues of dairy industry stakeholders, allow industry greater oversight for certain aspects of raw cow milk quality testing that will provide the dairy industry with more information for farm-management decisions and authority over testing for producer-processor payment purpose.
The amendments do not compromise the safety and quality of milk and milk products in Ontario. Testing of raw cow milk for food safety purposes remains the responsibility of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs made amendments to Ontario Regulation 121/98, Administration and Enforcement of Regulations in Respect of the Raw Milk and Cream Quality under the Milk Act. These amendments correct a previous error in the regulation as well as correct errors in cross-references created due to the recent amendments to Regulation 761.
The amendments do not compromise the safety and quality of milk and milk products in Ontario. Testing of raw cow milk for food safety purposes remains the responsibility of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs made amendments to Ontario Regulation 121/98, Administration and Enforcement of Regulations in Respect of the Raw Milk and Cream Quality under the Milk Act. These amendments correct a previous error in the regulation as well as correct errors in cross-references created due to the recent amendments to Regulation 761.
Contact Address:
Gavin Downing
Manager, Food Safety Science
Food Inspection
1 Stone Rd W, 5th Floor NW, Guelph ON N1G 4Y2
Phone: 519-826-6635
Fax: 519-826-3233
Manager, Food Safety Science
Food Inspection
1 Stone Rd W, 5th Floor NW, Guelph ON N1G 4Y2
Phone: 519-826-6635
Fax: 519-826-3233
Effective Date:
July 1, 2010
Decision:
Approved