Hygiene Quality
The Quality Assurance Branch (QAB) is responsible for the implementation of the Dairy Products (Hygiene) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995.
Implementation of legislation
The Branchcarries out inspections and provides guidance on legislation relating to milk.
Further details are available under Regulations
Further contact information:
Locations Branch headquarters:
Room 1019
Dundonald House
Belfast
Tel. 028 9052 5001;
fax 028 9052 4671
E-mail: qab.admin@dani.gov.uk
Staff are also located in other regional offices throughout Northern Ireland. Further information and assistance are available under Contacts.
Room 1019
Dundonald House
Belfast
Tel. 028 9052 5001;
fax 028 9052 4671
E-mail: qab.admin@dani.gov.uk
Staff are also located in other regional offices throughout Northern Ireland. Further information and assistance are available under Contacts.
A series of technical guidance leaflets are available from Quality Assurance Branch. Those relating to milk production include:
- Quality Milk Production - Implications for dairy farmers
- Consumption of Raw Unpasteurised Milk
- Antibiotic Residues in Milk
- Somatic Cell Counts in Milk
- Taints in Milk
- Installation of Bulk Milk Tanks
- Cleaning Systems for Milking Plant - Cold Caustic Circulation (cold cleaning)
- Approved Disinfectants
Other useful leaflets available from Quality Assurance Branch include:
- Quality Assurance Division Enforcement Practices - Information for Clients
- Quality Assurance and the Farmer
- Code of the Enforcement Activities and the Agri-Food Development Service