Direct farm sales to consumers are legal. Retail shop sales are not permitted.
Lithuania permits the direct sale of raw milk from farms to consumers, consistent with the farm-direct pathway provided under EU Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. Retail shop sales are not permitted. The Lithuanian framework is comparable to Sweden and Denmark in allowing regulated farm-to-consumer direct sales while restricting off-farm retail distribution.
Official government documents and legal resources for Lithuania
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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