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Dairy Licenses - Applications and Permits

Milk Handler licenses

There are two types of licenses:
Milk Handler – Processor; and Milk Handler – Distributor. A processor is one who buys bulk milk for manufacturing into finished products. A distributor is one who regularly operates motor vehicles on routes predominantly for sales of milk and dairy products to wholesale customers.

The Department has four types of Milk Handler License application forms.

1. New Processor – for those who have not been licensed before.
2. Renewal Processor – for those who are currently licensed and are renewing every two years, as required by law.
3. New Distributor – for those who have not been licensed before.
4. Renewal Distributor – for those who are currently licensed and are renewing every two years, as required by law.

Licensing Applications and Permits

Milk Processing Licensing Application for New Processors
Download Form (104KB PDF)

Milk Processing Licensing Application for Existing Processors (Renewal)
Download Form (104KB PDF)

Milk Distributing Licensing Application for New Distributors
Download Form (26KB PDF)

Milk Distributing Licensing Application for Existing Distributors (Renewal)
Download Form (37KB PDF)

Milk Handler Bond Form for Dairy Processors
Download Form (27KB PDF)

Dairy or Dairy Plant Licenses

Contact Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch License Unit