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Grain Miller (Getreidemüller)
GewO §94 Z.22
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master exam (Meisterpruefung)
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Investment: High — milling equipment is capital-intensive
- Note: Gluten-free milling requires strict cross-contamination controls
What This Trade Covers
- Milling of wheat, rye, spelt, and other grains
- Production of flour, semolina, and bran
- Animal feed milling (Futtermittel)
- Specialty and gluten-free flour production
- Grain cleaning, sorting, and storage
Niche Opportunity: Gluten-Free & Specialty Flours
Small craft mills producing organic, single-origin, or gluten-free flours
are a growing market segment in Austria. Dedicated milling lines are required
to avoid cross-contamination for allergen-free products.
Food Safety Requirements
Mills must comply with EU food hygiene regulations (HACCP), the Austrian Food Safety Act (LMSVG), and require a business premises approval (Betriebsanlagengenehmigung) due to dust and noise emissions.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.