Illinois Administrative Code › Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH › Part 785 - MANUFACTURED DAIRY PRODUCTS › Subpart E - SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANTS MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND PACKAGING INSTANT NONFAT DRY MILK, NONFAT DRY MILK, DRY WHOLE MILK, DRY BUTTERMILK, DRY WHEY, AND OTHER DRY MILK PRODUCTS › Section 785.578 - Packaging, Repackaging and Storage

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Containers: Packages or containers used
				for the packaging of nonfat dry milk or other dry milk products shall be any
				clean container or packaging material which will protect the contents through
				the regular channels of trade, without impairment of quality with respect to
				flavor, wholesomeness or moisture content under the normal conditions of
				handling. In no instance will containers which have previously been used for
				nonfood items be allowed to be used for the bulk handling of dairy
				products.
b) Filling: Empty
				containers shall be protected at all times from possible contamination and
				containers which are to be lined shall not be prepared more than 1 hour in
				advance of filling. Every precaution shall be taken during the filling
				operation to minimize product dust and spillage. When necessary a mechanical
				shaker shall be provided; the tapping or pounding of containers shall be
				prohibited. The containers shall be closed immediately after filling and the
				exteriors shall be vacuumed or brushed when necessary to render them free of
				product remnant before being transferred from the filling room to the palleting
				or dry storage areas.
c)
				Repackaging: The entire repackaging operation shall be conducted in a sanitary
				manner with all precautions taken to prevent contamination and to minimize
				dust. All exterior surfaces of individual containers shall be free of product
				before overwrapping or packing in shipping containers (See Section
				785.465
				). The flow shall be kept free of dust accumulation, waste, cartons, liners, or
				other refuse. Conveyors, packaging and carton making equipment shall be
				vacuumed frequently during the operating day to prevent the accumulation of
				dust. No bottles or glass materials of any kind shall be permitted in the
				repackaging or hopper room. The inlet openings of all hoppers and bins shall be
				screened and placed well above the floor level. The room and all packaging
				equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain a sanitary
				operation. Close attention shall be given to cleaning points of equipment where
				residues of the dry product may accumulate. A thorough cleanup, including
				windows, doors, walls, light fixtures, and ledges, shall be performed as
				frequently as is necessary to maintain cleanliness and sanitation. All waste
				dry dairy products including dribble product at the fillers shall be identified
				and disposed of as animal feed.
d)
				Storage
1) Product: The packaged dry milk
				product shall be stored or so arranged in aisles, rows, or sections and lots at
				least 18 inches from any wall and in such a manner as to be orderly, easily
				accessible for inspection or for cleaning of the room. All bags and small
				containers of product shall be placed on pallets elevated approximately 6
				inches from the floor. The storage room shall be kept clean and dry and all
				openings protected against entrance of insects and rodents.
2) Supplies: All supplies shall be placed on
				dunnage or pallets and arranged in an orderly manner for accessibility and
				cleaning of the room. Supplies shall be kept enclosed in their original
				wrapping material until used. After removal of supplies from their original
				containers, they shall be kept in an enclosed metal cabinet, bins, or on
				shelving and if not enclosed shall be protected from powder and dust or other
				contamination. The room shall be vacuumed as often as necessary and kept clean
				and orderly.