MILK AND MILK PRODUCT ORDER 1992

MILK AND MILK PRODUCT ORDER 1992

Milk and Milk Product Order 1992 MILK AND MILK PRODUCT ORDER 1992 The Government of India had promulgated the Milk and Milk Product Order (MMPO) 1992 on 9/6/92 under the provisions of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 consequent to de-licensing of Dairy Sector in 1991. As per the provisions of this order, any person/dairy plant handling more than 10,000 liters per day of milk or 500 MT of milk solids per annum needs to be registered with the Registering Authority appointed by the Central Government. The objective of the order is to maintain and increase the supply of liquid milk of desired quality in the interest of the general public and also for regulating the production, processing, and distribution of milk and milk products. Recognizing the necessity for suitable amendments in Milk and Milk Product Order-1992 for faster growth in the dairy sector, the Government of India has amended the Milk and Milk Product Order-92 from time to time to make…