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The Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) & Regulation of Grade 'A' Milk and Milk Products

Course details

Self-Paced eLearning

49.00

30 Minutes

John Allan

The Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) establishes safety standards for Grade “A” milk and milk products, ensuring public health protection and industry compliance. This course explores the history, regulatory framework, and key requirements of the PMO and its role in interstate milk shipments and food safety enforcement.

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Benefits and Learning Objectives

  • Define the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and its significance
  • Understand what Grade “A” milk and milk products are and how they are regulated
  • Appreciate basic Grade “A” pasteurization and quality standards
  • Explain the Interstate Milk Shippers (IMS) Program and compliance enforcement
  • Recognize exemptions and non-Grade “A” dairy products
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Agenda:

  • Define validation and verification in food safety.
  • Differentiate between validation and verification activities.
  • Outline the steps for implementing effective processes.
  • Review real-world examples in HACCP and sanitation programs.
  • Examine regulatory requirements and their applications.
  • Discuss the importance of scientific support in compliance efforts.

Who Should Attend?

  • Regulatory specialists in dairy and food safety
  • Quality assurance and quality control professionals in dairy processing
  • Sanitarians and public health inspectors
  • Plant managers and operations supervisors in milk and dairy facilities
  • Food safety consultants and compliance managers
  • Professionals working with dairy-based formulations

Registration and Payment

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John Allen
  • Vice President, Technical Services
    IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group

Meet the Instructor

John Allan

John Allan joined IEH as Vice President of Technical Services in 2024. He holds a B.S. in Microbiology and an M.S. in Food Science and Technology from the University of Georgia, as well as a degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science from Georgia State University. Mr. Allan is also a certified Lead Instructor for Preventive Controls for Human Foods through the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA).

With over 26 years of experience in food safety and regulatory affairs, Mr. Allan has extensive expertise in advising food companies on compliance and inspection-related issues, particularly in food safety and quality standards. Before joining IEH, he led dairy food safety initiatives at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and held various leadership roles at the American Frozen Food Institute, the National Yogurt Association, ASI Food Safety Consultants, and the Codex Alimentarius Commission Secretariat at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. He also made significant contributions to the PulseNet Foodborne Outbreak Electronic Surveillance Network at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Throughout his career, Mr. Allan has developed and implemented industry positions and advocacy strategies that have influenced federal and state policies, as well as international standards. He has also held leadership roles on the Board of Directors of 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc., the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS), and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), further reflecting his depth of industry knowledge. At IEH, Mr. Allan will leverage his deep expertise to strengthen food safety practices, drive forward-thinking regulatory solutions, and support the advancement of industry standards.

Carol Cave
  • Executive Vice President
    IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group

Carol Cave

Ms. Carol Cave joined IEH as the Executive Vice President in 2024, bringing with her extensive expertise in regulatory affairs and consumer protection. She holds a B.S. in Consumer Economics from the University of Maryland.

Before joining IEH, Ms. Cave served as the Acting Associate Commissioner (ACRA) for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) at the Food and Drug Administration. In this role, she oversaw approximately 5000 ORA employees stationed across the U.S. and around the world.

Prior to her role as Acting ACRA, Ms. Cave served as Deputy Associate Commissioner, where she managed inspections, compliance, enforcement, field laboratory operations, import operations, and strategic planning.

Earlier in her career at the FDA, she served as the Assistant Commissioner of Import Operations, where she led the Office of Enforcement and Import Operations, ensuring FDA-regulated imported products comply with U.S. laws. Ms. Cave also led coordination efforts between the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, developing joint regulations, policies, procedures, and operations.

Before her tenure at the FDA, Ms. Cave was the Deputy Director of the Office of Compliance and Field Operations at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). In this role, she collaborated with federal government agencies to identify potentially defective consumer products. With nearly 26 years at the CPSC, Ms. Cave held various leadership positions, including Director of State and Local Programs and Assistant Executive Director for the Office of Import Surveillance, ensuring the safety of consumer products nationwide.