Meeting the standard: How dairy resting upholds regulatory compliance
In today’s dairy industry, meeting regulatory compliance is critical for public health reasons, as well as securing market access and protecting your brand reputation.
For UK dairy producers, on-farm testing acts as an essential control point, enabling producers to verify milk safety and composition before it leaves the farm.
This helps farmers to comply with legal standards and gives rapid feedback, so you can adjust herd management or hygiene practices to address issues before they escalate.
Why is regulatory compliance so critical?
Regulatory compliance plays a fundamental role in safeguarding consumer health and protecting the integrity of the food supply.
Strict standards are set by authorities, including the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Dairy Products (Hygiene) Regulations (1995).
They ensure that milk and other dairy products are consistently tested for everything from milk composition and product labelling to microbiological hygiene and antibiotic residue levels.
The consequences of falling short can be far-reaching, triggering fines, product recall, and loss of your premium market status.
What does on-farm testing achieve?
For dairy farmers, on-farm testing is a practical, front-line defence against non-compliance.
At Calibre Control, we supply easy-to-use tools that offer farmers immediate insights to catch issues before they escalate, minimising costly disruptions and safeguarding both product quality and animal health.
Our range includes:
Antibiotic testing
Charm tests detect and isolate milk contaminated with antibiotics, protecting milk quality and ensuring that only compliant batches enter the food supply.
Milk composition
Fat, protein, and moisture analysers (NIR/ultrasound) provide accurate data for adjusting feed or processes, boosting profitability, and reducing waste.
Herd health
Somatic cell counters and Accumast pathogen plates identify infections like mastitis early, supporting targeted treatments and reducing antibiotic resistance.
Pasteurisation & phosphatase
Rapid tests confirm proper pasteurisation, giving producers confidence that their product meets strict requirements before leaving the farm.
Hygiene & microbial detection
ATP swabs and microbial tests quickly spot contaminants in milk or on surfaces, helping isolate problems before they affect larger batches.
Texture & viscosity testing
Equipment measures product consistency and mixing properties, ensuring uniform batches and refined process steps.
Shelf-life testing
ATP-based shelf-life tests predict spoilage and lifecycle, helping producers make timely decisions and minimise storage losses.
With rapid results from these tools, farmers can take immediate action, isolating batches, tweaking herd feed, improving hygiene, or refining production, so every step supports compliance and best practice.
Built-in compliance: Proven tools for regulatory success
When choosing testing equipment, dairy farmers are looking for speed, accuracy, and the assurance that every result stands up to scrutiny.
Calibre Control’s core range is designed to meet internationally recognised standards, so each batch can be validated with confidence.
For example, our Charm PasLite Pasteurisation Test supports compliance with ISO 22160 and IDF 209 for safety in pasteurised milk.
NIR composition analysers like the Perten DA 7250 NIR Analyser are compliant with ISO 12099 for milk and dairy product analysis.
These certifications mean that results can be tested during audits, customer checks, or legal inspections, removing doubt and simplifying every compliance process.
For farmers, this reliability translates into fewer worries and greater flexibility. Equipment that meets ISO benchmarks protects your investment, streamlines traceability, and supports your expansion into demanding export markets.
Equip for excellence with Calibre Control
With Calibre Control, compliance is built in, helping your business to thrive with every test.
In addition to supplying the necessary tools, we provide reliable technical support and aftercar,e including calibration to help you meet the highest standards year-round.
Ready to strengthen your dairy operation’s compliance?
Explore Calibre Control’s full dairy testing range or speak to our expert team for bespoke advice on boosting your product quality and meeting regulatory compliance.