IS 13688 : 2020
Packaged Pasteurized Milk
1. Summary about Packaged Pasteurized Milk — Specification
Packaged Pasteurized Milk — Specification are products used in industrial, construction, agricultural, chemical, food, or consumer applications where safety, reliability, and consistent quality are essential.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Packaged Pasteurized Milk — Specification
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure that packaged pasteurized milk — specification meet required Indian standards for performance, safety, and manufacturing consistency before being sold or distributed in India.
3. What is BIS Certified for Packaged Pasteurized Milk — Specification
BIS certification verifies compliance with standards covering material composition, product durability, performance characteristics, and safety requirements.
Tests required for Packaged Pasteurized Milk — Specification
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Raw Material | Optional |
| Raw Milk | Optional |
| Milk powder and Skimmed Milk Powder | Optional |
| Butter and Butter oil | Optional |
| Water supply | Optional |
| Description | Required |
| Colour and Appearance | Required |
| Odour | Required |
| Flavour | Required |
| Body | Required |
| Salmonella sp. | Optional |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Optional |
| Aerobic plate count | Required |
| Coliform | Required |
| Methylene blue reduction test | Required |
| Milk Fat | Required |
| Milk solids-not-fat | Required |
| Phosphatase Test | Required |
| Neutralizer | Required |
| Urea | Required |
| Lead | Optional |
| Arsenic | Optional |
| Aflatoxin M1 | Optional |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Packaged Pasteurized Milk — Specification
- Ensures compliance with Indian quality standards
- Improves product safety and reliability
- Reduces risk of product failure
- Supports regulatory approval and market access
- Builds trust among buyers and industries