Laboratory and Analyst Certification

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 184A, the Department shall issue certificates of approval for laboratories, and individual analysts within such laboratories, to perform tests upon milk and milk products, Grade A condensed or dry milk products, and Grade A condensed or dry whey. Such certification shall be accomplished in accordance with administrative guidelines of the Department based on the standards and procedures described in Evaluation of Milk Laboratories, Recommendations of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration.