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Is raw milk illegal in South Africa?

Partly. Raw milk is restricted in South Africa. Raw milk to drink is legal only in listed local areas.

Regulations R1555 (1997) reg 3(1): raw milk for direct consumption is legal only in the local-authority areas listed in Annexure C, from scheme-tested herds (LitNet 2018; polity.org.za).

Source: R1555/1997 reg 3

• South Africa is one of 5 countries where raw milk is banned, and 14 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 6.
• In Africa: banned in 0 of 49 countries.

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