Under this program, milk components are made available by provincial boards for use in the manufacturing of dairy products and products containing dairy ingredients according to product end use at prices which allow processors, exporters and further processors to remain competitive on domestic and international markets. The volume of dairy components accessed under the Special Milk Class Permit Program is managed through permits issued by the CDC, which administrates the program on behalf of the dairy industry. A formula, developed in consultation with industry and approved by the CMSMC, establishes the various Special Milk Class price levels.