No. Raw milk sales are prohibited in Spain under national food safety laws, with exceptions for direct farm-to-consumer sales under strict EU-aligned controls. The 2023 Royal Decree 1086/2020 enforces mandatory pasteurization, while regional authorities like the Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición (AESAN) monitor compliance. Proposals for 2026 may relax rules for small-scale producers, but current enforcement remains stringent.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Spain
- Mandatory Pasteurization: Commercial raw milk sales are illegal; only pasteurized, UHT, or sterilized milk may be marketed (Royal Decree 1086/2020, Art. 4).
- Direct Sales Exceptions: Small producers may sell raw milk directly to consumers on-farm, but must register with regional health authorities and comply with hygiene protocols (Law 17/2023 on Food Safety).
- Labeling Requirements: Any raw milk sold must carry a health warning: “Consumo bajo riesgo” (Consume at your own risk) and origin details (EU Regulation 853/2004).
Enforcement falls under the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación (MAPA) and regional agencies like the Conselleria de Sanitat in Valencia. Non-compliance risks fines up to €600,000 under Spain’s transposition of EU Regulation 178/2002. The 2026 EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy may prompt revisions, but no legislative changes have been enacted as of Q2 2024.