On-Farm Processing

Milk Safety Branch
275 E. Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-3340
Fax:     (502) 564-8787

• Contact Milk Safety Branch or local inspection - If you don't know your local inspector, call for his name and number.
  
• Send detailed floor plans for approval. Detailed plans must be submitted before construction begins. The local inspector may be of assistance to you before the plans are submitted.
  
• Approved water supply. Any other water source will have to be tested and approved prior to permitting.
  
• Provide detailed information about products to be processed. All products to be processed must be approved prior to permitting.
  
• Read and understand regulations. This web site contains the KARs that you need to familiarize yourself with before construction and processing.
  
• Apply for appropriate permits. Your local inspector will guide you through the entire process of making application for the appropriate permits.

KARs 902

KAR 50:010. Definitions for milk and milk products

KAR 50:031. Standards for producer eligibility for manufacturing grade milk

KAR 50:032. Standards for farm requirements for manufacturing grade milk

KAR 50:033. Standards for enforcement procedures for manufacturing grade milk

KAR 50:050. Manufacturing plant requirements

KAR50:070. Standards of identity for milk and milk products

Administrative Procedures