South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 9 - MILK
Section 5-430 - Tests
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
1. The Babcock Test is declared the official method to be used in compliance with this act. One modification is permitted but not required. Nine milliliters of a 50% quaternary ammonium compound preparation may be added to each liter of the sulfuric acid regularly used.
2. The text, "Techniques of Dairy Plant Testing," by E. F. Goss, published by, and obtainable from, the Iowa State College Press, Ames, Iowa, must be used as the guide in making this test.
3. A record of each test or each group of tests must be dated and recorded by the licensed tester. Records must be kept on file for at least six months.
4. Preserved composite samples that show mold growth, evidence of churning or other signs of improper care during the sampling period must not be used for testing. In such cases the last test of the patron or the average of the last three tests, whichever is highest, shall be used as a basis for payment.