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Importance of BIS Certification for Milk and Milk Productsk

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Importance of BIS Certification For Milk And Milk Products

Milk and milk products such as butter, ghee, ice cream, milk powder, cheese, and concentrated milk are highly consumed commodities in India. Our country produces a massive amount of milk products on a daily basis. As a result, a safety policy is required to ensure the complete hygiene and quality of these products.

Therefore, The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a unique and brand-new BIS certification scheme for milk and milk products. The name of the scheme is "Conformity Assessment Scheme" which was developed by BIS with the assistance of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairy. 

This scheme covers all aspects of the Food Safety Management System, Product Certification, and Process Certification for dairies. It came into effect on 23rd December 2021. Its goal is to meet all regulatory, product, and system requirements. By following this scheme, the entire milk processing chain, from the farmers to the retail points, can ensure food safety at every step. Adding to that it has a single logo that includes the previous logos ofBIS-ISI mark, NDDB-Quality Mark, and Kamdhenu Cow.

In Accordance With This Scheme, The Bureau Has The Authority To Grant License(S) To A Dairy Unit/Organization Based On The Following Conditions:

  • When the dairy unit/organization demonstrates compliance with the Food Safety Management System as per the requirements outlined in IS/ISO 22000.
  • When the milk and milk products meet the corresponding Indian Standards.
  • When the dairy unit/organization shows compliance with the prescribed process parameters as per this scheme.