No. Raw milk sales are prohibited in Norway under the Food Act and Regulation on Food of Animal Origin, enforced by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet). Only pasteurized milk may be commercially distributed, with strict hygiene and labeling rules. Direct sales from farms are banned unless exempt under rare, licensed conditions.
Key Regulations for Raw Milk in Norway
- Prohibition on sale: Commercial distribution of raw milk is illegal under §17 of the Food Act (2021-2024 amendments).
- Farm gate sales: Direct-to-consumer raw milk sales remain banned, though unprocessed milk may be used on-farm if not sold.
- Licensing exceptions: Limited sales permitted only via licensed “milk vending machines” in approved regions, subject to Mattilsynet inspections and 2026 hygiene protocol updates.
Non-compliance risks fines up to NOK 5 million or criminal liability under §28 of the Food Act. Norway’s stance aligns with EFSA’s 2022 risk assessment on Campylobacter and E. coli in raw milk. Importation of raw milk requires prior approval from Mattilsynet, typically denied unless for research under controlled conditions.