11.1 To ensure the highest level of safety and quality of donated milk, milk donors are instructed on the appropriate methods for clean expression, handling, storage, and transportation of human milk.

11.2 Donors are given written instructions covering:

11.2.1 Clean technique for milk collection, including:

11.2.1.1 Washing pump parts

11.2.1.2 Handwashing

11.2.1.3 Appropriate containers for storing donor milk

11.2.1.4 Handling of milk containers

11.2.2 Those times when the donor should refrain from donating, and life style choices that may affect her eligibility as donor.

11.2.3 Labeling of donated milk, which includes donor identification and date of collection.

11.2.4 Optimal freezing and storage of milk.

11.2.5 Transporting milk safely to the bank.

11.2.5.1 In situations where the milk was collected before the donor contacted the milk bank, the screening process includes discussion and evaluation of how the donor expressed and stored the milk, as well as what medications or supplements the donor took during the collection period.