This is very interesting in the light of this week RASFF Alert recall for raw milk cheese with Listeria monocytogenes present.
French authorities have eased rules around the sale of raw milk because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The country’s Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily adopted measures making it easier for producers to market their unpasteurized, raw milk for direct sale. The agency also made it clear it was the operator’s responsibility to ensure the safety of any product placed on the market.
Sale of raw milk directly to the consumer can happen by completing an online declaration. Normally, the cow, goat or sheep milk producer must request authorization from authorities to be able to sell raw milk and then be subject to an inspection. At the end of the coronavirus crisis, the producer will have to apply if they wish to keep this status.
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