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Milk quality is not related to fat and protein levels in the milk, these are milk composition aspects, but
milk quality is related to:
 Bacterial and biological level (i.e. bacterial and cell count)
Inhibitory substances such as dirt, antibiotics, disinfectants etc)
The quality of the milk determines the possibilities for a processor to produce the range of products
and the quality of those products (i.e. self live).
More information on milk quality, micro-organisms and how good quality milk can be produced is proved in the brochure :
Food safety begins on our farms.
As Romania intends to join the European Union, it has to comply with European rules and legislation. Until 31 December 2005,
the quality of milk within EU member states was directed by Council Directive 92/46/EEC.
This Directive was incorporated in Order 389/2002 by the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture. However
it was agreed upon, with the EU Order 1106/2003 (Ministry of Agriculture) to meet these criteria in
three steps, i.e.:
Step I : 1 January 2005 - 31 December 2006
TBC < 1.000.000
SCC < 600.000
- Implementation of self-control programmes at farm level for milk quality
- Monitoring of milk quality
Step II : 1 January 2007 - 31 December 2008
TBC < 500.000
SCC < 400.000
- Implementation of self-control programmes at farm level for milk quality
Step III : 1 January 2009 - 31 December 2010
TBC < 100.000
SCC < 400.000
TBC = Total Bacterial Count
SCC = Somatic Cell Count
By January 1st, 2006, new legislation came into force with the EU-member states i.e.
Regulation (EC) no 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law.
Within the pre-accession process, the Romanian Government incorporated Regulation (EC) no 178/2002 into the Romanian legislation
under
Governmental Decision HG 924, 925,
954,
955/2002.
A high level of quality awareness and control in the dairy production is maintained in the Netherlands.
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