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Considerations Necessary to Provide for Sterilized Milk and Milk Products in Hermetically Sealed, Nonrefrigerated Containers

Dairy and Fishery Technology Branch, Division of Food Technology, Bureau of Foods, Washington, DC 20204

ABSTRACT

Whenever a new product or process is introduced it meets a set of circumstances with which to cope. In the past year or so the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received many inquiries concerning milk products that in Europe are referred to as UHT and that, for the purpose of this presentation, I shall refer to as sterilized milk and milk products in hermetically sealed nonrefrigerated containers. The questions we received were related to import requirements, composition requirements, nomenclature, heat treatment necessary to protect health, and laws and regulations that allow or restrict distribution of such products in interstate commerce.

The FDA's position is not to impede production and utilization of new products and processes, however, it is responsible for protecting the health of the consumer and for assuring that the products will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers.

The FDA was challenged, however, by the view that current laws and regulations restrict the marketing of sterilized milk and milk products in hermetically sealed containers in the US.