BS 5305:1984

This standard BS 5305:1984 Code of practice for cleaning and disinfecting of plant and equipment used in the dairying industry is classified in these ICS categories:

• 65.040.10 Livestock buildings, installations and equipment

This British Standard describes procedures for cleansing, i.e. cleaning and disinfecting, of plant and equipment used in the dairying industry. It covers the use of detergents, disinfectants and combined detergents/disinfectants.

Although reference is made to certain precautions, this standard does not contain specific or comprehensive advice on health and safety precautions and further advice should be sought as appropriate.

NOTE 1. Attention is drawn to BS 5226 which provides further details concerning cleaning and disinfecting of milking machine installations.

NOTE 2. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

General aspects of detergency, detergents and disinfecting agents. Guidance on formulation, selection, management, on soils and microorganisms, and surfaces from which they are to be removed. Specific cleansing operations for dairy farms and processing dairies, and for equipment for butter, cheeses, yogurt, ice cream and concentrated and dried milks.