No. Raw milk sales in Austria are prohibited under the Lebensmittelsicherheits- und Verbraucherschutzgesetz (LMSVG) and Milchverordnung, with enforcement by the AGES (Österreichische Agentur für Gesundheit und Ernährungssicherheit). Exemptions exist only for direct farm sales under stringent conditions, including mandatory pasteurization warnings and herd health certifications.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Austria
- Direct Farm Sales Only: Unpasteurized milk may be sold on-farm if the producer holds a Milchgüteklasse A certification and complies with AGES-approved hygiene protocols.
- Mandatory Warnings: Labels must include: “Rohmilch – vor Verzehr abkochen” (Raw milk – boil before consumption) in German, with font size ≥ 3mm.
- 2026 Compliance Shift: The Bundesministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz (BMSGPK) will enforce stricter LMSVG amendments, requiring quarterly E. coli and Salmonella testing for all raw milk producers.
Non-compliance risks fines up to €7,200 under § 78 LMSVG, with criminal liability for repeat violations. Imported raw milk is strictly banned under EU Regulation 853/2004, enforced by Zollamt Österreich.