Common use of Collection Procedure During Extenuating Circumstances – Milk Temperature Clause in Contracts

Collection Procedure During Extenuating Circumstances – Milk Temperature. In the event of a vat failure (e.g. breakdown, power blackout) it is the responsibility of the Supplier to contact Norco Milk Supply and the milk contractor as soon as possible. Norco Milk Supply will assess the situation to determine if the quality of the milk is suitable for collection. When milk on-farm is above 4.0°C at the time of collection, the tanker driver will contact Norco Milk Supply to determine if the milk is within milk quality parameters (within specification). When possible, Norco Milk Supply will contact the Supplier for details to assist in assessing the milk quality. In this situation, the Supplier will be asked the following questions but not limited to: • the nature of the breakdown; • the expected repair time; • was the breakdown apparent in previous milkings and was the agitator working; • the time milking commenced and the time milking finished (last set of cups removed); • the temperature of the milk at the start of milking; and • the duration of time the milk temperature has been above 4.0°C.

Collection Procedure During Extenuating Circumstances – Milk Temperature. In the event of a vat failure (e.g. breakdown, power blackout) it is the responsibility of the Supplier to contact Norco Milk Supply and the milk contractor as soon as possible. Norco Milk Supply will assess the situation to determine if the quality of the milk is suitable for collection. When milk on-farm is above 4.0°C 4.0oC at the time of collection, the tanker driver will contact Norco Milk Supply to determine if the milk is within milk quality parameters (within specification). When possible, Norco Milk Supply will contact the Supplier for details to assist in assessing the milk quality. In this situation, the Supplier will be asked the following questions but not limited to: •  the nature of the breakdown; •  the expected repair time; •  was the breakdown apparent in previous milkings and was the agitator working; •  the time milking commenced and the time milking finished (last set of cups removed); •  the temperature of the milk at the start of milking; and •  the duration of time the milk temperature has been above 4.0°C.4.0oC.