Raw Milk — Queensland Government
Queensland Government guidance on raw milk regulations, including the goat milk exemption and mandatory labeling requirements.
View Official Resource →Queensland Raw Milk Laws & Regulations
Raw cow milk banned. Raw goat milk permitted under the Queensland dairy scheme with mandatory testing, recall procedures, and caution labeling.
Legal Status & Regulations
Raw cow milk is prohibited for sale as a food in Queensland under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. The Queensland dairy scheme permits the sale of unpasteurised raw goat milk subject to pathogen testing, maintained recall procedures, and mandatory labeling: "Caution — This milk is an unpasteurised product and may contain organisms that could be injurious to health."
Official Government Resources
Official government documents and legal resources for Queensland
Raw Drinking Milk — Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSANZ position on raw drinking milk and the Food Standards Code pasteurisation requirement that applies across all Australian states and territories.
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