Indiana raw milk reference

Raw milk laws in Indiana.

Pet food only in Indiana. All milk for human consumption must be pasteurized except cheese aged 60+ days. Raw milk for pet consumption requires non-human-consumption labeling.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the Indiana Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
Pet food only
Retail legal
No
On-farm legal
No
Herd share legal
No
Pet food allowed
Yes (separate licensing)

What Indiana actually allows

All milk for human consumption must be pasteurized except cheese aged 60+ days. Raw milk for pet consumption requires non-human-consumption labeling.

Legal channels for Indiana raw milk buyers: pet food sales only.

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How to actually buy raw milk in Indiana

Indiana restricts raw milk to pet-food sales only. Working dairies in the state can be licensed as raw pet milk producers and sell labeled product. Some buyers in pet-food-only states obtain raw milk by driving to a neighboring state where retail is legal; this is permissible for personal use, but not for resale. Use the live directory to find your nearest legal source.

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Frequently asked questions

Is raw milk legal in Indiana?

Pet food only in Indiana. All milk for human consumption must be pasteurized except cheese aged 60+ days. Raw milk for pet consumption requires non-human-consumption labeling.

Where can I buy raw milk in Indiana?

In Indiana the legal channels are: pet food sales only. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to Indiana to find working dairies near you.

Can I bring raw milk into Indiana from another state?

Federal law prohibits selling raw milk across state lines for human consumption, but does not prohibit possession or personal consumption. You may legally bring raw milk you bought in a legal state into Indiana for your own use. You may not legally resell it.