Romania has established hygienic requirements for the processing of small batches of milk products

On November 22, 2022, the Romanian Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) issued an order establishing hygiene for the processing of dairy products in small batches Request. Effective from the date of publication. The main contents are as follows: (1) Scope. Suitable for milk product processing units with small production volumes; (2) Definitions. Definition of related terms such as small batch milk product processing units; (3) Site and equipment requirements. The breeding area is separated from the processing plant to prevent cross-contamination; Hygiene measures for handwashing and toilets to prevent cross-contamination; Hygiene requirements for changing rooms, storage requirements for disinfectants; Specific requirements such as separate storage of raw materials and finished products; (4) traceability procedure requirements; Establishment of HACCP system; Smaller dairy processing units (producing up to 200 L of milk per day) are exempt from requirements such as total colony testing.