Yes,
Raw milk sales in Poland are permitted only under strict veterinary and sanitary controls. Direct-to-consumer raw milk sales are prohibited, while licensed dairy processors may sell raw milk exclusively through retail outlets with mandatory health warnings. The 2026 amendment to the Act on Food Safety and Nutrition tightens traceability requirements for raw milk distribution chains.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Poland
- Veterinary Inspection Mandate: Raw milk may only be sold if sourced from herds tested quarterly for Brucella, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Staphylococcus aureus under Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 and Poland’s Dz.U. 2023 poz. 2155.
- Processing Exclusivity: Unpasteurized milk must undergo immediate processing; direct farmgate sales are banned per Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Circular 2024/12.
- Labeling and Health Warnings: Containers must display: “Raw milk—consume after boiling” in Polish, with font size ≥3 mm, as per Główny Inspektorat Sanitarny Guideline 2025/03.
Non-compliance risks fines up to PLN 50,000 (≈€11,000) under Art. 127 of the Food Safety Act. Cross-border raw milk imports require prior veterinary certification from the National Veterinary Research Institute (PIWet-PIB).