Hygienic Quality
The Quality Assurance Branch (QAB) is responsible for the implementation of Dairy Farm hygiene in Northern Ireland.
Implementation of legislation
The Branch carries out inspections and provides guidance on legislation relating to milk. Further details are available under Regulations
Further contact information:
Further contact information:
Branch headquarters:
Room 1019
Dundonald House
Belfast
Tel. 028 9052 5001
fax 028 9052 4671
E-mail: qab.admin@dardni.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@dardni.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
- Effective Cleaning of Farm Bulk Milk Tanks
- Cleaning Systems for Milking Plant - Cold Caustic Circulation (cold cleaning)
- Cleaning Systems for Milking Plant: Acidified Boiling Water
- Cleaning Systems for Milking Plant: Hot Circulation
- Approved Disinfectants
Also available is guidance on enforcement practices:
- Quality Assurance Division Enforcement Practices - Information for Clients
- To effectively manage milk related food incidents we also have a contingency plan in place:
Contingency management procedure (PDF 109 KB)
