No, raw milk sales are prohibited in Hungary under the 2008/853/EC Regulation and national food safety laws, enforced by the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH). Unpasteurized milk cannot be marketed directly to consumers, though limited farm-to-table exceptions exist under strict veterinary oversight.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Hungary
- Mandatory pasteurization: All milk intended for human consumption must undergo heat treatment per EU hygiene rules (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004), with NÉBIH conducting routine inspections.
- Direct sales ban: Unprocessed milk sales are illegal except for small-scale, on-farm consumption under NÉBIH-approved biosecurity protocols.
- 2026 compliance shifts: New EU-wide antimicrobial resistance (AMR) directives will tighten raw milk controls, requiring enhanced traceability and veterinary certification for any permitted exceptions.
Violations incur fines up to HUF 5 million (€12,500) or criminal liability under the Hungarian Food Act (2008. évi XLVI. törvény). Imported raw milk faces immediate confiscation at border checks by customs authorities.