Potential for export of milk products (milk & powder milk)
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.
Revision of Pure Food Rules,1965 & PSI Standards for:
a.
Raw milk (unprocessed for distribution to factories & Urban areas)
b.
Pastuerized milk (polypouch & loose milk distribution)
c.
UHT milk (TetraPak)
d.
Home Distribution milk, unprocessed (to be reduced / phased out with passage of time)
2.
Legislation to check & control the above Laws after promulgation.
3.
Reduction & elimination of ice as medium of milk chilling, since it dilutes the milk (more water,
reduced solids, more transport cost) and increases the microbial load due to slow cooling.
4.
Gradual, phase-wise reduction of Gawala milk in urban areas, by replacement with pasteurized/UHT
milk at affordable prices, to ensure consumer safety & health. One major aspect of the dairy industry of
advanced countries is that loose, un-processed milk (neither pastuerized nor UHT) is not allowed by
Law to be provided for consumption. It has been recognized by research that un-processed milk cannot
be regulated and causes significant health problems. In Pakistan, only around 2% of milk produced is
processed. The literacy rate in Pakistan is low (around 23%), thus masses cannot understand the
negative impact of low quality loose milk from the gawalas and price is a major limiting factor.
5.
Review of testing methods & formulae in the light of modern research. For example, the empirical
formula for calculation of SNF% from Lactometer reading of SNF% = LR/4 + fat x 0.22 + 0.72 is based
on cow milk and buffalo milk composition should be taken into account for proper calculation. The
formula holds true for whole milk (solids greater than 12.4%, density near 1.0295), but for diluted milk,
the constant factor of 0.72 is not accurate. For milk of 1.018, minerals are around 0.32% instead of
0.72%. This causes an economic loss to milk purchasers of around 0.5%, which may translate into
millions of rupees.
6.
Establishment of four Provincial Testing Laboratories and one Central Testing Laboratory for milk &
milk products.
7.
Boosting of milk processing industry (pastuerized & UHT) for standardization of milk.
8.
Development of more economical means of extended shelf life milk packaging.
9.
Genetic potential of livestock is not being enhanced and so Pakistan has the lowest output of about 1500
liters per lactation period of a miltch animal while the output is much higher in developed countries.
10. Herd size is only 2 to 5 which is not economically viable.
11. Feeding low quality products and in un-scientific programs doesn’t allow the maximum output of milk
potential.
12. Inadequate housing material for buffaloes and cows result in heat stress and thus low output.
13. Insufficient animal care in terms of veterinary services result in diseases and anomalies that create a
health hazard for the animal and persons ingesting the milk.
14. Low interest in artificial insemination programs and development of sturdy progeny has resulted in poor
efficiency.
15. The farmer gets only about Rs. 10-12 per liter for milk which barely meets his cost. He has to depend on
middlemen to collect and distribute the milk. Reduction in influence of middlemen to be managed.
16. The Dhodhis or milk middlemen undertake adulteration to enhance the shelf life by adding antibiotics,
and increase the gravity by adding chemicals. Strict check on adulterated milk to undertaken.
17. Stimulation of dairy processing sector through adequate support on all fronts.
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