OAR 603-024-0580: The Collection, Transportation and Analysis of Milk Samples

Sampling, bacterial plate counts, coliform counts, temperature test, phosphatase test, somatic cell tests, and other laboratory tests used in the examination of milk and milk products to determine standards of quality shall conform to the procedures as contained in the latest edition of “Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products” published by the American Public Health Association or to any other method approved by the Department. Such examination may include such other chemical and physical analyses as the Department may deem necessary. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]