# The Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Regulations 1990, Regulation 12: Filtering and cooling of milk


(1) Subject to paragraph 2 of this regulation, every dairyman shall ensure that immediately on arrival in the milk room the milk is–
(a) filtered; and
(b) cooled to a temperature not exceeding 5°C.
(2) Paragraph 1(b) of this regulation shall not apply where the milk is to be immediately–
(a) heat treated; or
(b) used for the manufacture of skimmed or separated milk or milk products at the premises where it is produced.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2507/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/milk-and-dairies-scotland-regulations-1990/regulation-12
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