Salg af ra maelk — Foedevarestyrelsen
Foedevarestyrelsen guidance on raw milk sales from farms to other food businesses in Denmark, covering registration, hygiene, and handling requirements.
View Official Resource →Denmark Raw Milk Laws & Regulations
Farm-gate sales to consumers are legal. Raw milk may also be supplied by farms directly to food businesses such as shops and restaurants.
Legal Status & Regulations
Denmark permits farm-gate sales of raw milk (ra maelk) directly to consumers. Farms registered as primary producers under the Central Livestock Register (CHR) may sell raw milk collected within 24 hours of milking. The Hygiene Guidance (Hygiejnevejledningen) issued by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Foedevarestyrelsen) governs hygiene standards; no separate raw milk sales registration is required.
Raw milk may also be supplied from farms directly to food businesses such as shops and restaurants, which may then sell it to consumers. Some farms operate self-service milk taps for direct sales.
Official Government Resources
Official government documents and legal resources for Denmark
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 — Specific Hygiene Rules for Food of Animal Origin
EU regulation establishing specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, including raw milk. Provides the legal baseline for raw milk production and sales across EU member states.
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Faroe Islands
Autonomous territory of Denmark with its own food safety framework. Traditional sheep dairy culture; raw milk is consumed locally. Not bound by EU food law.
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Greenland
Autonomous territory of Denmark with its own government. Local dairy farming is minimal given the Arctic climate; traditional consumption of raw dairy from reindeer herding occurs. Not bound by EU food law.
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