Rules for using leftover milk and dairy products as farm animal feed
Official title: Using leftover milk and milk products as farm animal feed
The useful part first
In 20 seconds.
- What changes
- The contact address for registering to supply unprocessed milk has been updated.
- Who is affected
- Dairy processors, food manufacturers, and shops with leftover milk products.
- What you may need to do
- Register with APHA and your local authority if you intend to supply unprocessed milk to farms.
- When
- Currently in effect, with updates noted on 14 October 2026.
- Legal status
- GuidanceAdvice, not a new law
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Key points
The essentials, point by point- 1
Leftover milk must be processed for general sale or follow specific rules for direct farm supply.
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Milk from kitchens, canteens, or homes cannot be used as feed.
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Unprocessed milk can only be sent to certain farms if you are registered.
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Processed products must meet specific heat or pH treatment standards.
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Milk processors must register with the APHA and their local authority.
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