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Dairy Technology (Milchtechnologie)
GewO §94 Z.45
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master exam (Meisterpruefung)
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Food safety: HACCP concept mandatory
- Note: Farmers processing own milk may be exempt (Urproduktion)
What This Trade Covers
- Milk processing (pasteurization, homogenization)
- Cheese production (hard, soft, fresh cheese)
- Butter and cream manufacturing
- Yogurt, kefir, and fermented milk products
- Ice cream production (milk-based)
Farm Dairies (Almsennerei)
Farmers processing milk from their own livestock may operate under
agricultural exemptions (Urproduktion) without a trade license. Once
you buy milk from other farms for processing, the trade license applies.
Food Safety Requirements
Dairy operations must comply with EU hygiene regulations (HACCP), the Austrian Food Safety Act (LMSVG), and obtain a business premises approval. Regular veterinary inspections apply to all dairy facilities.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.