# The Dairy Products (Hygiene) Regulations 1995, Paragraph 1


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1086/schedule/5/part/I/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dairy-products-hygiene-regulations-1995/schedule-5/part-I/paragraph-1
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