1. Subject to paragraph 2 below, the occupier of the processing establishment shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the raw milk is treated, or that the production of milk-based products using raw milk shall commence:
(a)as soon as possible after acceptance of the raw milk at the processing establishment, if the raw milk has not been refrigerated; or
(b)within 36 hours of such acceptance, if the raw milk is kept at a temperature not exceeding 6°C; or
(c)within 48 hours of such acceptance, if the raw milk is kept at a temperature of 4°C or lower; and
(d)within 72 hours, in the case of buffaloes', ewes' or goats' milk.
2. For technological reasons relating to the manufacture of certain milk-based products, the times and temperatures referred to in paragraph 1 above may be exceeded with the authorisation of the approving authority.