Chapter 16-101 WAC

In order to conform with federal standards, the Department is considering adopting: the most recent (2023) revision of the Grade ‘A’ Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO); the “Procedures Governing the Cooperative State-Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration Program of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments”; the “Methods of Making Sanitation Ratings of Milk Shippers and the Certifications/Listings of Single-Service Containers and/or Closures for Milk and/or Milk Products Manufacturers”; and the “Evaluation of Milk Laboratories”.

Proposed Adoption Date: October 7, 2025
Proposed Effective Date: November 7, 2025

This rule was proposed under an expedited rule making process that eliminates the need for the department to hold public hearings, prepare a Small Business Economic Impact Statement, or provide responses to the criteria for a significant legislative rule. If you object to this use of the expedited rule making process, you must express your objections in writing.

Written objections must be submitted using one of the following:

By mail:
Gloriann Robinson, Agency Rules Coordinator
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

By fax: (360) 902-2092
By email: wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov

Written objections must be received no later than 5:00 PM October 6, 2025.​

Written submissions about the proposed rule may be inspected at:

Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
Natural Resources Building
1111 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

Please contact Wil Satak to discuss implementation and enforcement of the amended rule.

By mail:
Wil Satak, Program Manager
Food Safety Program
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560

By phone: (360) 951-5086
By email:  wsatak@agr.wa.gov