Registrations
Registration of Milk Production Holdings – Milk Registration
EU Food Hygiene legislation requires all food businesses to be either approved or registered. In the case of dairy farms registration is required before milk can be offered for sale.
Registration and inspection of dairy farms is the responsibility of Quality Assurance Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Statutory standards for milk production buildings and equipment including farm dairies, milking premises and dairy cow accommodation are laid down in the regulations. Before considering erecting new milk production buildings or making changes to existing registered buildings or equipment, the approval of DARD Quality Assurance Branch must be obtained. If there are any queries regarding milk registration, contact your local Quality Assurance Officer.
Applications for a Milk Registration
To apply for a new Milk Registration or change the title of an existing registration, print the R066.2 form, complete the relevant sections and return to the address shown.
Cessation of Milk Production
In cases where milk production on a registered production holding has permanently ceased, print the R065.2 form and return a signed copy to the address shown. The Department is required to remove such holdings from their records.
