Legal for farms to sell up to 80 litres of raw cow's milk a day directly to consumers under Portaria 74/2014, after registering with DGAV.
Portugal allows dairy farms to sell small quantities of raw cow's milk (leite cru) directly to consumers. The rules are set by Portaria n.º 74/2014 of 20 March 2014, which governs direct supply of small quantities of primary products, and the activity is registered with the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary (DGAV).
Yes. Under Article 5 of Portaria 74/2014, a primary producer may supply raw cow's milk directly to the final consumer in a quantity of up to 80 litres a day. The supplying farm must be officially free of brucellosis and tuberculosis.
The Portuguese Economic and Food Safety Authority (ASAE) carries out inspections of food businesses, including dairy sales.
Portugal has a strong tradition of raw milk cheese. Queijo Serra da Estrela, made from raw sheep's milk curdled with thistle, and Queijo São Jorge from the Azores, made from raw cow's milk, are among its best-known protected cheeses.
Farms and cheesemakers are listed at raw milk in Portugal. The rules for the Azores and Madeira are covered on their own pages below.
Official government documents and legal resources for Portugal
Portuguese regulation on direct supply of small quantities of primary products. Article 5 allows up to 80 litres a day of raw cow's milk from herds officially free of brucellosis and tuberculosis.
View Official Resource →DGAV guidance and registration form for supplying up to 80 litres a day of raw cow's milk directly to consumers.
View Official Resource →ASAE overview of the rules for milk and dairy businesses in Portugal.
View Official Resource →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.
View Official Resource →Select a jurisdiction to view its specific regulations.
Portuguese law and EU Regulation 853/2004 apply. Farm-direct raw milk sales practiced in an archipelago renowned for its dairy heritage — notably São Miguel's grass-fed cattle and Queijo São Jorge.
Portuguese law and EU Regulation 853/2004 apply. Small local dairy sector present; farm-direct raw milk sales practiced under the same framework as mainland Portugal.
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