A2B-Uncaster Farming, Saturday, May 31,1986 Leaders Praise Proposal HARRISBURG - Dairy leaders testified in favor of the proposed regulatory changes concerning the labeling of artificial dairy products, tightening of milk standards and easing introduction of new dairy products. The proposed rules will also establish identity standards for cheese and related cheese products. At Wednesday’s hearing, Carl Brown, of PFA, expressed support for the Bureau of Foods and Chemistry’s proposed changes and noted this change will bring Pennsylvania standards in line with other states. However, he added, “We have two concerns relating to the proposed rules.” Brown suggested the article 57.1 a be amended to read, “Milk (shall) in final package form for beverage use may contain not less than 3.4 percent milkfat but not more than 6.0 percent milkfat and not less than 8.6 percent milk solids not fat.” Recommending that the total solid level then be set at 12 percent, Brown added that this level could be regulated by altering the milkfat content if necessary. A 12 percent total solids level, he noted, is a “reasonable and achievable” level. New York’s levels are currently at 3.4 percent milkfat and 11.7 total solids, Brown noted. Sidney Barnard, Penn State Food Science, stated that he is strongly in favor of the proposed 7PERMAN ■sssks;:? 717-354-9611 MANUFACTURING CORP. 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These changes are necessary to bring Pennsylvania producers in line with other producers nationwide, Fraher noted. “Our main concern is that consumers are not mislead when purchasing these (imitation) products,” said Brenda Sham baugh of the Pennsylvania State Grange. The proposed rules listed in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, Volume 16, Number 17, of April 26, 1986, clearly define milk and dairy products and their standards. The rules also clearly define cheese standards and allow a temporary marketing permit to be issued for new dairy products. Anticipated implementation of these rules is expected in five to six weeks. ‘■ngu E ~ a 48” / TM High-Volume ‘ i |a Portable AILER WASHINGTON, D.C. - The second weekly report on the buyout was released by the USDA on Wednesday USDA figures show an estimated 36,900 head of cattle in the program were slaughtered during the week ending May 10. This figure in cludes all cows, heifers and calves in the DTP, according to the USDA spokesman. 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