Tester's License
- Exam
- Not reported
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
A person who tests milk, cream, or any fluid derivative of milk or cream for compositional analysis, which is purchased, received, or sold on the basis of milk fat which is contained in it, shall hold a tester's license. A separate license is required for each of the methods or processes of testing. Fees: Examination Application: $100; License Renewal: $100. Examination Frequency: Upon request. Exam Locations: At plant or certified laboratories. Experience Requirement: Demonstrate by written, and oral and practical examination, the ability to conduct specific type(s) of milk composition tests and comply with regulations on conducting such analyses. Average Time to Process Application: 60 days. Renewal Period: Biennially. Penalties apply when not renewed within statutory deadline. Authority: California Food and Agricultural Code, Sections 34261, 35161-35162, 35231 (a).
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Food and Agriculture
- Division
- Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services
- Board
- Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch
- Address
- 1220 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814
- Phone
- (916) 900-5008
- Last updated
- May 22, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Weighmaster 45-2041.00
Source and verification
This record is California's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch — see the issuing body section above.
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