Amends 345 IAC 8-2-2.1 to remove the effective date schedule for manufacturing grade milk plants to comply with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations at 9 CFR 117, which are incorporated by reference in this section, and clarify that milk received by a manufacturing grade milk plant must be from a permitted source. Amends 345 IAC 8-3-1 to update the incorporation by reference of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and other FDA food safety regulations. Amends 345 IAC 8-4-1 to align records retention standards with the PMO and clarify the actions that must be taken by the state veterinarian when milk is found to test as a confirmed positive for drug residues. Repeals the manufacturing grade milk plant construction, operation, and sanitation standards at 345 IAC 8-2-2 and 345 IAC 8-2-2.5 in order to align with the FSMA regulations incorporated at 345 IAC 8-2-2.1. Makes other updates and amendments to rules governing milk and milk products.

Indiana State Board of Animal Health
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Discovery Hall, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46205

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Indiana State Board of Animal Health
1202 E 38th Street
Discovery Hall, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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