Specifications include, but are not limited to: All milk, ice cream, and dairy products shall be produced, handled, and transported in a sanitary manner and in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, local milk ordinances, and the Washington Fluid Milk Act. All product containers shall be clearly labeled in accordance with all applicable labeling laws, and ingredients of products shall be clearly specified. Code dates shall be clearly legible, and a code explanation provided to the District nutrition services personnel upon request. All fresh fluid milk shall be pasteurized, homogenized, and vitamin D added. EXPIRATION CODE DATE: Milk and dairy products shall have a minimum expiration date of seven (7) days to ensure freshness of the product. DELIVERY SYSTEM Milk to be supplied in 1/2-pint rigid plastic or polyethylene cartons only--such as Tetrapac or Purepack containers. If bidding any other container, sample must be approved by Food Service Director. All printing on carton is subject to approval by participating school districts.