Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 584 - Dairy Products and Substitutes
Here’s a breakdown of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 584 – Dairy Products and Substitutes, based on the official regulations:
📘 Structure & Key Sections
1. General Provisions (≈ NAC 584.005 – 584.0107)
Defines terms like “Commission,” “dairy farm,” “dairy foods manufacturing plant,” and “single‑service plant.” (law.cornell.edu, law.justia.com)
2. Manufactured Dairy Products (≈ NAC 584.0111 – 584.0551)
Covers definitions, permits, labeling, inspections, and plant regulations.
Definitions
“Dairy products” include frozen desserts, cheese, butter (and their products), and other edible forms (casetext.com).
Construction & Alteration of Facilities
Requires detailed architectural and equipment plans for any new or modified dairy farm or manufacturing plant .
Labeling, Permits & Compliance
Mandates accurate labels, state‐issued permits, inspections, suspension/appeal processes for violations, penalties for misbranding/adulteration (regulations.justia.com).
Control of Imported Products
Dairy items from outside routine inspection zones must meet equivalent regulatory standards. The Commission can demand proof of such compliance (law.cornell.edu).
3. Raw Milk, Milk & Milk Products
Permit requirements for selling fluid milk and cream.
Licensing for milk‑fat testing (e.g., via Babcock method).
Inspection, record‑keeping, penalties for fraud (weight, fat tests) (law.justia.com).
4. Frozen Desserts (≈ NRS 584.099 – 584.107)
Defines ice cream, ice milk, other frozen treats
Establishes rules and penalties for misinterpretation or mislabeling of frozen dairy items (law.justia.com).
5. Butter & Margarine (≈ NRS 584.110 – 584.175)
Classifications and standards for “impure” vs “wholesome” butter
Labeling rules and regulations for margarine and oleomargarine (law.justia.com).
6. Substitute Dairy Products
Defines "substitute dairy products" (e.g. plant-based milks)
Imposes restrictions on container labels to prevent consumer confusion (law.justia.com).
7. Stabilization & Marketing Plans
Describes price‐setting, fair trade practices, licensing of distributors, bonds, third-party compliance, market assessments, and penalties for violations (law.justia.com).
✅ Summary
Chapter 584 regulates every aspect of dairy and substitute dairy products in Nevada—from production, facility requirements, permits, labeling, inspection, marketing, to penalties. It ensures that all products, whether traditional, frozen, butter, or plant-based, meet rigorous standards for safety, accuracy, and fair commerce.
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