No. Raw milk sales are prohibited in Taiwan under the Food Safety and Sanitation Act and Dairy Products Management Rules, enforced by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA). Importation is banned unless pre-approved for industrial processing, and domestic production is restricted to pasteurized milk only. Violations incur fines up to NT$3 million (≈US$95,000) or imprisonment.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Taiwan
- TFDA Prohibition: Raw milk is classified as a high-risk product under the Dairy Products Management Rules (Article 3), with no legal pathway for retail sale.
- Import Restrictions: The Imported Food Regulations require raw milk shipments to obtain TFDA approval for non-food use (e.g., cosmetics) only; consumer-grade imports are barred.
- Domestic Production Limits: Local dairy farms must pasteurize milk before sale (per Food Safety and Sanitation Act Article 15), with unprocessed milk subject to destruction if detected.
Recent shifts include the 2026 draft amendments to the Dairy Products Management Rules, which may tighten penalties for unauthorized raw milk distribution but retain the core prohibition. The TFDA conducts routine inspections of dairy farms and processing plants, with unannounced checks for raw milk adulteration. Consumers seeking unpasteurized dairy must rely on informal channels, which carry significant legal and health risks.