Milk Processing Plant License

Establishments where milk or milk products are collected, handled, processed, stored, bottled, pasteurized, aseptically processed, or prepared for distribution

You apply by completing an application form

$250 application fee and $250 annually thereafter

Complete and send the Milk Processors Plant application form along with:
 

• Ingredient/processing information
• Floor plan
• Pasteurizer equipment informaiton
• Sanitation schedule
• Proposed labeling
• Water supply type and testing requirements
• Animal health testing requirements
• Check or money order

A WSDA Food Safety Compliance Specialist (FSCS) reviews all processing areas of your facility. Before leaving the facility, the FSCS will leave a copy of the inspection report with you. The inspection report will note any areas that require correction. At that time the inspector will also inform you of your licensing status (approved or denied). All subsequent inspections are unannounced visits and will occur every six to twelve months.

4 to 6 weeks as noted on the application form.

All Milk Processing Plant licenses expire June 30th every year.

Milk and Milk Products RCW 15.36

Upon notice by the Department to deny, revoke, or suspend a license, a person may request a hearing under chapter 34.05 RCW. 

WSDA Food Safety Program
1111 Washington St
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 360-902-1876
Email: dairy@agr.wa.gov
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