Bulk Tank Milk Grader Program

Before milk can be picked up, it must be inspected and graded by a licenced bulk tank milk grader.

It is the grader's responsibility to ensure the milk is cold (below 4 C), smells fresh and looks clean. He or she takes a milk sample from the farm tank at the time of every pick-up. This milk sample is then taken to a certified lab where it is tested.

Every bulk tank milk grader must be licenced yearly, and pass a written and practical exam every three years.

• Tank Milk Receiver Manual for British Columbia (PDF format, 151 kb)
• Tank Milk Receiver Licence Application (PDF format, 29 kb)
• Milk Industry Act

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