ISO 24223 | IDF 253: 2021 Cheese – Guidance on sample preparation for physical and chemical testing
This document gives guidance on the sample preparation of fresh cheese, (semi) soft cheese, (semi) hard cheese, processed cheese and whey cheese for physical and chemical analysis, including analysis by applying instrumental methods. This document describes the (sub)sampling, and sample preparation steps carried out after sampling according to ISO 707 | IDF 50 and prior […]
IDF Annual Report 2020-2021
The report showcases IDF’s outstanding scientific and technical work, and provides an overview of IDF’s activities in the areas of representation, advocacy and communications, information on dairy sustainability, and IDF’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 512/2021: The World Dairy Situation 2021
Annual survey containing information on milk and dairy production, processing, companies, consumption, trade, and prices. Comprehensive data from national and international sources. Description of current trends. Global and regional commentary covering all major producing and consuming countries. Keywords: dairy economics, milk production, dairy products, processing, industry, consumption trends, markets, world trade, milk, and dairy prices.
IDF Factsheet 19/ 2021: IDF Reproductive Technology: Artificial Insemination
Since the domestication of cattle for milk and meat purpose, over 6,000 years ago, farmers have used reproductive technology to improve their cattle. In the beginning, farmers used simple breeding programs selecting a desired male to mate with their cattle for each successive generation of animals. Today, a variety of reproductive technologies are used by […]
IDF Factsheet 20/ 2021: IDF Reproductive Technology: Embryo Transfer
Since the domestication of cattle for milk and meat purposes more than 6,000 years ago, farmers have used reproductive technology to improve their cattle. In the beginning, farmers used simple breeding programs, selecting a desired male to mate with their cattle for each successive generation of animals. Today, a variety of reproductive technologies are used […]
ISO 23970 | IDF 252: 2021 – Milk, milk products and infant formula – Determination of melamine and cyanuric acid by liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
This document specifies a method for the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid with liquid chromatography in combination with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The method has been validated in an interlaboratory study via the analysis of spiked samples of milk-based infant formula, soy-based infant formula, milk powder, whole milk, soy drink and milk chocolate ranging […]
ISO/TS 23758 | IDF/RM 251: 2021 – Guidelines for the validation of qualitative screening methods for the detection of residues of veterinary drugs in milk and milk products
This document describes general workflows and protocols for the validation and the verification of qualitative screening tests for the detection of residues of veterinary drugs in liquid milk (raw, pasteurized, UHT and reconstituted milk powders and whey protein extracts) including biological methods. This guideline does not cover the validation of residue analysis by HPLC, UHPLC […]
Issue 4: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook
IDF’s Dairy Sustainability Outlook publication series provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development.
Bulletin of the IDF N° 107/1978 – Proceedings of the IDF Seminar on new dairy foods
The Seminar was held in Killarney (Ireland). in April 1977 and the proceedings reproduce the complete text of the 17 reports presented by specialists from European and non European countries, mainly on market research, marketing and distribution of new products, the future for dairy proteins, milkfat, cheese and cultured products, fresh dairy products, dairy spreads, […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 106/1978 – Characteristics of products obtained by membrane processes when applied to dairy products
This is a review of the general characteristics of products obtained by membrane processes classified as concentration only (reverse osmosis) and fractionation (ultrafiltration and electrodialysis) processes.
