Regulation 2
1 | Maximum moisture content | 12% by weight |
2 | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 90% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3 | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4 | Maximum titratable acidity, expressed in ml of decinormal sodium hydroxide solution per g | 0,27 |
5 | Maximum ash content (P2O5 included) | 2,5% by weight |
6 | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
7 | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 22,5 mg in 25 g |
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
4. Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredients
acids:
lactic acid
hydrochloric acid
sulphuric acid
citric acid
acetic acid
orthophosphoric acid
bacterial cultures producing lactic acid
Whey
1. | Odour | No foreign odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |
Regulation 2
1 | Maximum moisture content | 8% by weight |
2 | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 88% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3 | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4 | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
5 | pH value | 6,0 to 8,0 |
6 | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 22,5 mg in 25 g |
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
(optional neutralising and buffering agents)
hydroxydes | of | sodium |
carbonates | potassium | |
phosphates | calcium | |
citrates | ammonium | |
magnesium |
1. | Odour | Very slight foreign flavours and odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |
3. | Solubility | Almost entirely soluble in distilled water, except for calcium caseinate. |
Regulation 2
1 | Maximum moisture content | 12% by weight |
2 | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 84% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3 | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4 | Maximum ash content (P2O5 included) | 7,5% by weight |
5 | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
6 | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 15 mg in 25 g |
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
4. Processing aids
rennet meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008(1);
other milk-coagulating enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008.
1. | Odour | No foreign odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |
Regulation 4
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
Regulation 8
1. For section 10(1) substitute—E+W
“If an authorised officer has reasonable grounds for believing that a person is failing to comply with any of regulations 4, 5 or 6 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016, the authorised officer may, by a notice served on that person (in this Act referred to as an “improvement notice”)—
(a)state the officer’s grounds for believing that the person is failing to comply with the relevant provisions;
(b)specify the matters which constitute the person’s failure so to comply;
(c)specify the measures which, in the officer’s opinion, the person must take in order to secure compliance; and
(d)require the person to take measures, or measures that are at least equivalent to them, within such period (not being less than 14 days) as may be specified in the notice.”
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 22.12.2016, see reg. 1(3)
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 5 Pt. 2 in force at 22.12.2016, see reg. 1(3)
Column 1 Provision of the Act | Column 2 Modifications |
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Section 2 (extended meaning of “sale” etc.) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016”. In subsection (2), for “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 3 (presumptions that food intended for human consumption) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 20 (offences due to fault of another person) | For “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “section 10(2), as applied by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 21(1) and (5) (defence of due diligence) | In subsection (1), for “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “section 10(2), as applied by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 30(8) (evidence of certificates given by a food analyst or examiner) | For “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 33 (obstruction etc. of officers) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” (in each place occurring) substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 35(1)(2) and (2)(3) (punishment of offences) | In subsection (1), after “section 33(1) above”, insert “, as applied and modified by regulation 8 of, and Schedule 5 to, the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” After subsection (1), insert— “(1A) A person guilty of an offence under section 10(2), as applied by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016, is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine.” In subsection (2) for “any other offence under this Act” substitute “an offence under section 33(2), as applied by regulation 8 of, and Schedule 5 to, the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 36 (offences by body corporate) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” substitute “section 10(2), as applied by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 36A(4) (offences by Scottish partnerships) | For “this Act” substitute “section 10(2), as applied by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
Section 37(1), (3), (5) and (6) (appeals) | For subsection (1) substitute— “(1) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of an authorised officer of a food authority to serve an improvement notice under section 10(1), as applied and modified by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016, may appeal to a magistrates’ court.” For subsection (5) substitute— “(5) The period within which such an appeal as is mentioned in subsection (1) above may be brought shall be—
In subsection (6)— for “(3) or (4)” substitute “(1)”, and in paragraph (a), omit “or to the sheriff”. |
Section 39 (appeals against improvement notices) | For subsection (1) substitute— “(1) On an appeal against an improvement notice served under section 10(1), as applied and modified by regulation 8 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016, the magistrates’ court may either cancel or affirm the notice and, if it affirms it, may do so either in its original form or with such modifications as the court may in the circumstances think fit.” In subsection (3), omit “for want of prosecution”. |
Section 44 (protection of officers acting in good faith) | For “this Act” (in each place occurring) substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016” |
OJ No L 354, 3.12.2008, p 7, last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1056/2012 of 12 November 2012.
Section 35(1) is amended by paragraph 42 of Schedule 26 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) from a date to be appointed. There are other amendments to section 35(1) not relevant to these Regulations.
Section 35(2) was amended by S.I. 2015/664. There are other amendments to section 35(2) not relevant to these Regulations.
Section 36A was inserted by section 40(1) of, and paragraphs 7 and 16 of Schedule 5 to, the Food Standards Act 1999 (c. 28).