Unpasteurised (Raw) Cows Milk — SA Health
SA Health guidance on unpasteurised milk regulations in South Australia, including the goat milk exemption conditions.
View Official Resource →South Australia Raw Milk Laws & Regulations
Raw cow milk banned. Raw goat milk permitted under strict conditions including testing, recall procedures, and labeling administered by SA Health.
Legal Status & Regulations
Raw cow milk is prohibited for sale as a food in South Australia under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. South Australia permits the sale of raw goat milk under its state dairy food safety scheme. Producers must meet strict conditions including pathogen testing, recall procedures, and labeling requirements administered by SA Health.
Official Government Resources
Official government documents and legal resources for South Australia
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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