Total Plate Count (cfu/gram)

Total plate count is the amount of viable bacteria in a food product and serves as a key indicator of the product’s overall quality and safety. As per Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, total plate count in sterilised and ultra-heat treated (UHT) flavoured milk should be nil.

Coliform Bacteria Count (cfu/gram)

Presence of coliform bacteria count is suggestive of unsanitary conditions or practices during production, processing, or storage. As per Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, coliform bacteria count in sterilised and ultra-heat treated (UHT) flavoured milk should be nil.

Packaging

Flavoured milk should be packed in glass/plastic/ tin or any other suitable container.

Marking

The following information shall be clearly and indelibly marked on the label of each container: