Farm-gate sales legal for registered producers up to 70 litres per week. A written warning that the milk may contain harmful bacteria is required. Retail shops are not permitted to sell raw milk.
Sweden permits farm-gate sales of raw milk by producers registered with their local authorities. Farms may sell or give away up to 70 litres of unpasteurised milk per week directly to consumers. Producers must provide a written warning that the milk "may contain harmful bacteria" and should be boiled or heat-treated before consumption. Sale through retail shops or any off-farm channel is not permitted.
The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) maintains a cautious public health position on raw milk but supports the limited farm-gate model as a regulated option. The low annual volume of reported illness is cited as evidence that the controlled approach is effective.
Official government documents and legal resources for Sweden
Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) explanation of the regulatory framework for farm-gate raw milk sales in Sweden, including the 70-litre weekly limit and written warning requirement.
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