Procedures for starting a Grade "A" Dairy Plant in accordance with the
Grade "A" Milk Law of 2001

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There are several steps to starting a Grade "A" Dairy Plant.

• Read "Summary of Requirements for Michigan Dairy Processing Plants. DY 378"

• Contact a regional office to find the inspector for your area.
  
  
• Work with your local inspector to review construction plans, sanitary piping plans and other
  Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance requirements.
  
  
• Fill out application DY-306 ($175 application fee).
  
  
• Producer Security is required for all Grade A plants that are a first receiving point for raw milk that is going to be processed at that facility.  Because the plant takes title (possession) of the raw milk for processing, the plant is responsible for it and must have producer security prior to any shipments being made into the plant.  Also prior to any shipments being received at the plant, the Lansing office must approve all forms of producer security.
  
  
• Information on Producer Security requirements
  
  
• Any changes to plant plans or operational procedures should be reviewed with the local inspector before implementation.
  
  
• Receive an approved Grade A Milk Plant inspection from your local inspector.
  
  
• For further information take a look at forms DY-307 and DY-366
  These may or may not apply to your specific situation.
  
  
• Requests for additional information can be emailed to
  mda-dairyinfo@michigan.gov
  
  
• Some construction plan tips
  
  

Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance of 2001