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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 9Art. 2§ 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards

§ 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards

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§ 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •UHT milk must have at least 3.25% fat.
  • •UHT milk must have at least 8.25% milk solids that aren't fat.
  • •If the milk doesn't meet these numbers, it's not real UHT milk.

Example

You buy a carton of UHT milk from the store.

If the milk has only 3% fat, it doesn't meet the law. The store could get in trouble for selling it as UHT milk.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards

UHT milk shall contain not less than 3.25 percent milk fat and not less than 8.25 percent milk solids-not-fat. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 646, Sec. 17. Effective September 15, 1987.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

UHT milkmilk fatmilk solids-not-fat

Related Statutes

  • § 34231 Milk Payment Testing Standards
  • § 39711 Uht Milk And Cream Standards
  • § 39712 Uht Milk Production Standards
  • § 39714 Uht Cream Fat Requirement
  • § 39715 Modified Uht Dairy Labeling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39713.
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