[Lesley Silvester]

When I lived in Shropshire, I read about a local farmer who was prevented from selling milk at the gate when the regulations about pasteurisation and being registered came in.  He started marking it 'For animal consumption only' but was prosecuted on the grounds that he knew that people were still buying it for themselves.

[jinglejoys]

Makes you wonder how the human race has managed to survive so long without all these regulations doesn't it!?

[Ina]

And how did I get to be so big and strong and healthy, seeing that I had raw milk for half of my life (roughly), most of that even without the benefit of artificial cooling devices? 

[fiestyredhead331]

And how did I get to be so big and strong and healthy, seeing that I had raw milk for half of my life (roughly), most of that even without the benefit of artificial cooling devices? 

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger as they say 

at the end of the day the consumer just needs to own a cat/dog etc to justify purchase of unpasteurised milk I suppose 

[Lesley Silvester]

I've never been asked if I have a dog when I buy dog food.  In theory I could be eating it.

[Ina]

I've never been asked if I have a dog when I buy dog food.  In theory I could be eating it.

Good point! 

Actually, I think (at least in some countries) a lot of folk on low incomes eat pet food instead of meat. I prefer not to eat meat anyway...

[goatwriter]

Yes, you can sell unpasteurised milk(raw) I used to do it in my commercial herd up to five years ago. Your first step is to contact your Food Team in your local council and they will send someone to see you to explain what is required. You then have to satisfy the Dairy hygiene Regulations. It is a long journey to get that coveted EU mark for your milk/yoghurt/cheese but perfectly do-able if you are determined. Unfortunately you will have to spend some money to get there but with practical skill and common sense you can do it! One point I would make is that if "profit" is the operable word, forget it because it really isn't profitable. It's very hard work to maintain the standards required and more of a lifestyle choice rather than a good business move!