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Certified Milk is produced by dairies operated in accordance with the Methods
and Standards adopted by the American Association of Medical Milk
Commissions, Inc. (AAMMC). It is produced under the direct supervision of local
Medical Milk Commissions that are recognized and approved by the American
Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc.
Only milk produced in accordance with the Methods and Standards and by
approved dairies shall bear the Certified Milk label and bear the copyrighted seal
of the American Association of Medical Milk Commission, Inc.
The Requirements in these Methods and Standards for the Production of
Certified Milk shall be regarded as minimal and may be augmented by the
requirements of local Milk Commissions. Any deviation from these Methods and
Standards, without lowering fundamental standards, may be sanctioned but must
be acceptable to the American Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc.
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Raw Certified Milk - The Basic Product
Certified milk is a basic product and is free from any adulteration. It must be
produced and handled strictly in conformity with these Methods and Standards. It
shall be free from objectionable odor and flavor. Any modification or processing
of Certified Milk shall be plainly indicated on the label.
No Bovine Somatropin (BST) or any other hormones are to be administered
to animals producing Certified Milk.
Pasteurized Certified Milk
Certified Milk produced in accordance with these Methods and Standards
may be subsequently pasteurized and labeled Pasteurized Certified Milk. The
American Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc. may grant permission
for the milk to be pasteurized and bottled by means of freshly cleaned and
sanitized equipment. Whether processed or not, every precaution shall be taken
to insure that Certified Milk is not contaminated by any other milk. The location,
the processing and milk handling equipment, the methods used, and the
standards maintained shall be subject to the control of the Milk Commission and
the American Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc.
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Certified Cream, Half and Half, and Non-Fat (Skim) Milk
All requirements covering the production, handling and standards of Certified
Milk, except those referring to butterfat, shall also apply to Certified Cream and
Non-Fat (Skim) Certified Milk. The percentage of butterfat in Certified Cream
shall either be stated on the labels or conform to established local requirements.
Certified Half and Half shall be made from Certified Milk. The percentage of
butterfat in Certified Half and Half shall be either stated on the label or conform to
established local requirements.
Non-Fat (Skim) Certified Milk is defined as non-fat milk produced by
centrifugal separation of Certified Milk to comply with Federal or State laws.
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