| Updated: |
7/30/2009 |
| Description: |
A Vat Pasteurizer Operator is a person responsible for the legal pasteurization of milk or dairy products using vat or batch pasteurization equipment. Pasteurization of milk and dairy products is required to be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed pasteurizer operator. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 621.122
OAR 603-024
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| Duration: |
2 years (expires June 30) |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Initial: please see the Food Safety Division license fees
Renewal: $50 biannually (two years). Renewal applications are mailed to the licensee prior to expiration. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Agriculture Department |
| Examination Information: |
Examination is required prior to issuance of the initial license only.Exam times: Anytime weekdays, 8am to 5pm
Exam location: To be arranged with the local area division sanitarian or at the Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Division, 635 Capitol NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503-986-4720
Exam pass: 80 percent or higher
Exam repeat: No limit.
Examination of applicant(1) Written examination shall include questions relating to(a) knowledge of laws and regulations relating to activity for which the license is desired
(b) theory and practice involved in the performance of the licensed activity.
(2) Practical examination shall include demonstration of ability to:(a) make required quality control tests
(b) operate required equipment
(c) manufacture, grade, test, or pasteurize milk and milk products, as the case may be
(d) Care, clean, and maintain equipment and utensils involved in the licensed activity.
The practical portion of the examination is conducted in a dairy processing facility. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
(1) Applicants for dairy operator licenses shall be
(a) able to read and write legibly
(b) at least 18 years of age
(c) free of communicable diseases.
(2) Applicants for a High Temperature Short Time (HTST) Pasteurizer Operator License shall be required to have at least two months practical experience helping operate pasteurization equipment.
There is no waiting period for applicants for a vat pasteurizer license or sampler/grader license. |
| Application Form: |
Dairy Operator's License |
| Renewals: |
No examination for license renewal. Renewal applications are mailed to the licensee prior to license expiration. |
| Service Links: |
 Issuing a food license
 License Holder Search
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
For information and regulations contact |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Agriculture Department |
| E-mail Address: |
info@oda.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-986-4550
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Agriculture
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
- 2532
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/ODA |
