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Based on the recommendations of the
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
General Product Description
Distribution and Storage
Intended Use and Consumers of the Food
Instructions for completing the PRODUCT DESCRIPTION form
General Product Description
Provide general description of the milk or milk product ingredients, and processing methods. May include description of packaging/packaging type, e.g. Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Distribution
Describe method of distribution and include whether the milk or milk products are distributed frozen, refrigerated, or at ambient temperature
Intended Use and Consumers of the Food
Describe the normal expected use of the food. The intended consumers may be the general public or a particular segment of the population, e.g. infants, immunocompromised individuals, elderly, etc.
(EXAMPLE)
General Product Description
Pasteurized and homogenized fluid, whole milk fortified with vitamin D. Milk is filled in 1 gallon plastic bottles with tamper evident seal.
Distribution and Storage
Stored and distributed under refrigerated conditions (≤ 45 °F)
Intended Use and Consumers of the Food
Intended for retail sale as ready-to-drink product for all ages.
