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Paragraph 1

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Subject to paragraph 2 below, the occupier of the processing establishment shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the raw milk is treated, or that the production of milk-based products using raw milk shall commence:

(a)

as soon as possible after acceptance of the raw milk at the processing establishment, if the raw milk has not been refrigerated; or

(b)

within 36 hours of such acceptance, if the raw milk is kept at a temperature not exceeding 6°C; or

(c)

within 48 hours of such acceptance, if the raw milk is kept at a temperature of 4°C or lower; and

(d)

within 72 hours, in the case of buffaloes', ewes' or goats' milk.