What is the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)?
The Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) is an important guidance document for the US dairy industry. It specifies the equipment and processes required to produce Grade-A milk approved for interstate shipment. The PMO document is prepared by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) and is incorporated by reference into Federal specifications. The ordinance is a “grass-roots” consensus of current knowledge and experience, representing a practical and equitable milk sanitation standard for the nation.
How UV Technology Complies with the PMO
The Pasteurized Milk Ordinance specifies that water for use in contact with milk in Grade-A plants must be pasteurized. Since 2011, ultraviolet treatment has been approved to replace thermal pasteurization for this water, if certain criteria are met.
All water treatment technology for dairy plant usage must be fail-safe, ensuring that 100% of the water is fully treated. UV treatment equipment must initiate flow-diversion if the UV dose falls below target, or if the system operation is otherwise compromised.
Why UV Instead of Pasteurization?
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Aquafine's UV Products for the Dairy Industry
The Aquafine SwiftBeverage systems are equipped with features such as germicidal UV intensity sensors, flow diversion mechanisms, and online UVT meters. These systems have been successfully implemented in various dairy production facilities, demonstrating their reliability and effectiveness.
