Somantic cell level in Jersey milkSomantic cell level in Jersey milk
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What is the somatic cell level in jersey milk - or what is the permitted level?
Clarification request
Are you looking for a specific date, or an average over a specific period?
Clarification response
I’m looking for the permitted level allowed and the average somatic cell content of Jersey’s milk
Response
In Jersey, the legislative framework for Somatic cell count is contained within the ‘EU Legislation (Milk and Dairies) (Jersey) Order 2017’. This Order requires compliance with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 which states the following:
Section IX, Chapter I: Raw milk, Colostrum, Dairy Products and Colostrum-based products
Iii. Criteria For Raw Milk and Colostrum
(a) Food business operators must initiate procedures to ensure that raw milk meets the following criteria:
(i) for raw cows' milk:
Somatic cell count (per ml)
| ≤ 400 000
|
The average SCC for raw milk for the year so far (04/01/2026 – 31/05/2026) is: 158,000 SCC per ml.
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