OAR 603-024-0543
Labeling


All final delivery containers used for the sale of fluid milk or any product of fluid milk for which a standard of identity has been established shall be plainly labeled and marked as described in OAR 603-024-0017 (Standards of Identity, Quantity and Labeling Requirements) and the requirements listed below:

(1)

If the contents are raw:

(a)

The words “This product has not been pasteurized, may contain disease producing organisms,” immediately preceding or following the standard of identity name as set forth in OAR 603-024-0019 (Definitions)(24);

(b)

The wording prescribed in subsection (a) of this section shall be in bold-face type not less than one-fourth (14) inch in height; and

(c)

The wording prescribed in subsection (a) of this section shall not be obscured either wholly or in part by the open date labeling (pull date) or the price declarations.

(2)

Raw milk and raw milk products displayed for sale at retail shall not be commingled with pasteurized milk or pasteurized milk products and shall be physically separated therefrom.

(3)

The phrase “within the limits of good manufacturing practice” refers to a reasonable deviation from the declared standard or label claim.

(4)

Identity of the milk plant at which the contents are pasteurized and bottled. In case of a nonprocessing distributor, a code number assigned by the department may be used in lieu of the name and address of the milk plant at which the milk is pasteurized and bottled.

(5)

The label shall show the list of ingredients, including the common name of edible stabilizers or emulsifiers if stabilizers or emulsifiers have been added. When modified starch is added as an optional ingredient, the product name on the principal display panel shall be immediately followed by the terms “with starch” or “with starch added.” The following product grouping may be listed by their common name:

(a)

Skim milk, concentrated skim milk, and nonfat dry milk may be declared as “skim milk”;

(b)

Milk, concentrated milk, and dried milk may be declared as “milk”;

(c)

Bacterial cultures may be declared by the word “cultured” followed by the name of the substrate; e.g., “made from cultured skim milk or cultured buttermilk”;

(d)

Sweetcream buttermilk, concentrated sweetcream buttermilk, and dried sweetcream buttermilk may be declared as “buttermilk”;

(e)

Cheese whey, concentrated cheese whey, and dried cheese whey may be declared as “whey”;

(f)

Cream, dried cream, and plastic cream (sometimes known as concentrated milkfat) may be declared as “cream”;

(g)

Butteroil and anhydrous butterfat may be declared as “butter”;

(h)

Dried whole eggs, frozen whole eggs, and liquid whole eggs may be declared as “eggs”;

(i)

Dried egg whites, frozen egg whites, and liquid egg whites may be declared as “egg whites”;

(j)

Dried egg yolks, frozen egg yolks, and liquid egg yolks may be declared as “egg yolks”;

(k)

Sugar (sucrose) shall be declared as “sugar,” and invert sugar may be declared as “sugar.”

(6)

Sweeteners derived from corn may be declared as “corn sweeteners.”

(7)

Labeled grade of milk product shall not be higher than the lowest grade of any one constituent of fluid milk of which it is composed.

(8)

Any labeled statement and illustration on final delivery containers for comparing the mineral and vitamin nutritive value of fluid milk or milk products are identified in OAR 603-024-0017 (Standards of Identity, Quantity and Labeling Requirements) with each other of other foods shall be accompanied by a statement identifying the source of the labeled nutritive comparison claims.
603–024–0017
Standards of Identity, Quantity and Labeling Requirements
603–024–0019
Definitions
603–024–0022
Butter
603–024–0026
Standards for Lactobacillus Acidophilus or Bifido Bacterium Added Milk Products
603–024–0031
Standards of Multi-Vitamin Fortified or Multi-Mineral Fortified Milk or Milk Products
603–024–0035
Definitions and Standards for Cheeses and Cheese Products
603–024–0041
Standard for Grade A Raw Goat Milk
603–024–0046
Breed Specific Labeling of Milk and Milk Products
603–024–0051
Standard for Grade A Raw Milk
603–024–0056
Standards for Lactose Reduced Milk Products
603–024–0061
Standards for Calcium Added Milk Products
603–024–0062
Sterilized Fluid Milk and Milk Products
603–024–0080
Imitation Milk and Imitation Milk Products
603–024–0090
Standard of Quality
603–024–0095
Sanitation Standards
603–024–0105
Identifying Condemned Containers
603–024–0110
Releasing Condemned Container for Use Following Repair
603–024–0211
Adoption of the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and Related Documents
603–024–0234
License Fees for Mobile Milk Tankers and Dairy Products Plants
603–024–0235
New License Payments
603–024–0323
Testing Procedures and Equipment
603–024–0379
Grading Period
603–024–0490
Qualifications
603–024–0492
Examination of Applicant
603–024–0494
Examination Grade Required for Licensing
603–024–0500
Definitions
603–024–0505
Request for Official Testing
603–024–0510
Sampling and Testing of Milk
603–024–0515
Adjustments Resulting From Testing
603–024–0520
Additional Instructions and Requirements
603–024–0525
Deduction and/or Payment for Sampling and Testing
603–024–0530
Fees for Samples
603–024–0535
Sampling and Testing of Milk
603–024–0543
Labeling
603–024–0544
Advertising and Display
603–024–0547
License Fees Relating to Fluid Milk
603–024–0549
New License Payments
603–024–0551
License Fees for Frozen Dessert Wholesalers
603–024–0554
Laboratory Certification
603–024–0557
Sampling of Milk and Milk Products
603–024–0572
Sampling Standard
603–024–0580
The Collection, Transportation and Analysis of Milk Samples
603–024–0581
Standards for Licensed Milk Samplers and Graders
603–024–0582
Bacteria, Coliform, Somatic Cell, and Temperature Test Violations
603–024–0584
Sediment Test
603–024–0585
Suspension Order
603–024–0586
Suspension for Violation
603–024–0589
Abnormal Milk Standard and Test
603–024–0590
Dairy Farm and Milk Plant Inspection
603–024–0592
Examination for Somatic Cells
603–024–0594
Drug Residue Test
603–024–0596
Grading
603–024–0598
Tests and Analyses
603–024–0605
Health of Cows, Goats, and Sheep and Abnormal Milk
603–024–0613
Construction and Facilities of Milk House
603–024–0621
Utensils and Equipment Construction, Installation, and Use
603–024–0640
Cooling
603–024–0641
Transportation of Milk and Milk Products and Surroundings
603–024–0741
Definitions and Standards for Frozen Desserts
603–024–0746
New License Payments
603–024–0785
Frozen Yogurt Dessert Mix
603–024–0795
Nondairy Frozen Dessert: Identity
603–024–0796
Nondairy Frozen Dessert Mix: Identity
603–024–0900
Purpose
603–024–0910
Definitions
603–024–0920
Schedule of Civil Penalties
603–024–0930
Penalty factors
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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