N.Y. Agriculture & Markets Law Section 46
Declaration of policy


It is hereby declared that the dairy industry is a paramount industry of the state and the production, processing, packaging, distribution and sale of milk products has become an enterprise of vast economic importance to the state and of vital importance to the consuming public of the state, and which should be encouraged and promoted in the public interest. It is further declared that milk and milk products have long been accepted by the consuming public as wholesome and nutritious articles of food. Advances in food technology have resulted in the development of a variety of products for similar usage including dairy foods with different composition than products now defined as well as products made with vegetable oils and proteins from sources other than dairy products, products which are similar in appearance, odor, or taste to dairy products, and which are difficult to differentiate from dairy products. It is further declared to be in the interest of the dairy industry and the consuming public to promote and encourage the development of new and different dairy products with varying proportions of fat, solids and other ingredients, including wholesome ingredients not now permitted in dairy products but which may be used without restriction in non-dairy products which are similar in appearance, odor or taste to dairy products. It is also declared to be in the interest of the dairy industry and particularly in the interest of the consuming public, that to the fullest extent possible, there be uniformity of definitions and standards for milk and milk products and in the labeling of milk and milk products between the various states to the end that there may be free movement of milk and milk products between states, and further to the end that the inefficiency, needless expense, and confusion caused by differences in products sold under the same name, and differences in labeling of identical products may be eliminated.

Source: Section 46 — Declaration of policy, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/AGM/46 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 20, 2024).

46
Declaration of policy
46‑A
Regulations
47
Care and feed of cows, and care and keeping of milk
47‑A
Regulating the handling and sale of products made from recovered milk fat and solids
48
Receptacles to be cleansed before returning
49
Insanitary cans and receptacles condemned
50‑E
Legislative finding and declaration of policy
50‑F
Definitions and standards of identity
50‑G
Licenses to manufacturers of melloream
50‑H
Entry, inspection and investigation
50‑I
Labeling of melloream and vegetable oil blends
50‑J
Serving melloream, vegetable oil blends and cream in restaurants and other public eating places
50‑K
Rules and regulations
51
Milk inspection
52
Presumptions in regard to cream and skim milk
54
Regulations in regard to manufactories, plants or places where milk or cream is brought or received
55
Skimmed milk, whey, buttermilk or milk container or plant equipment rinsings to be heated before being used for feeding
56
Determination of the content of milk and/or cream where purchase or settlement therefor is made on the basis of such content
56‑A
Taking of composite sample
56‑B
Determination of bacteria in milk and/or cream where purchase or settlement is made therefor on the basis of bacterial count
57
Licensing of persons in charge of milk-gathering stations, manufactories or plants
57‑A
Licensing of persons making bacterial counts of milk and/or cream or making tests of milk and/or cream to detect certain abnormalities
59
Powers of the department concerning oleomargarine
61
Manufacture, sale, and use of oleomargarine
62
Coloring matter, dairy terms, size of package, labeling, false advertising
63
Labeling of imitation cheese
67
Manufacturers identification markings and grade brands for cheese
67‑B
Pasteurization of cheese
68
Use of false brand prohibited
69
County trade marks
70
Branded cans, jars, bottles, cases, boxes or barrels not to be sold, remarked or used without consent of owner
71
Registration of mark

Accessed:
Apr. 20, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 46’s source at nysenate​.gov

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