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Paragraph 2 A. Conditions applicable when the milk is heated in bottles or by a continuous-flow method

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The milk shall be sterilised, that is to say, filtered or clarified, homogenised and thereafter heated to and maintained at such a temperature, not less than 100°C., for such a period as to ensure that it will comply with the turbidity test prescribed in Part V of Schedule 5. The milk shall be heated as aforesaid-

(a)

in bottles and in such a manner that on or before completion of the treatment the bottles shall be sealed with an airtight seal; or

(b)

by a continuous-flow method.