Regulation - Other
Amendments to R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 761: Milk and Milk Products under the Milk Act.
Regulation Number(s):
Regulation 761
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Other
Bill or Act:
Milk Act
Summary of Decision:
In response to challenges posed by COVID-19, and at the request of the dairy industry, the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) has amended R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 761: Milk and Milk Products under the Milk Act.
The amendments:
•Extend plant milk grader certificates by twelve months past their renewal deadline to provide additional time to safely conduct required retraining courses,
•Allow dairy processing plants and plant milk graders to remain focused on health and safety considerations, as well as business-related issues, caused by COVID-19, and strengthening the supply chain and
•Will not impact Ontario's strong food safety and quality standards.
The regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations and came into force upon filing.
The amendments:
•Extend plant milk grader certificates by twelve months past their renewal deadline to provide additional time to safely conduct required retraining courses,
•Allow dairy processing plants and plant milk graders to remain focused on health and safety considerations, as well as business-related issues, caused by COVID-19, and strengthening the supply chain and
•Will not impact Ontario's strong food safety and quality standards.
The regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations and came into force upon filing.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
N/A
Further Information:
Regulation 761
Proposal Number:
22-OMAFRA004
Posting Date:
Summary of Proposal:
N/A
Contact Address:
Branch: Farm Products Marketing Commission
Address: 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, N1G 4Y2
Address: 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, N1G 4Y2
Effective Date:
March 11, 2022
Decision:
Approved