Retail legal with permitting in South Carolina. State permit required. Producers must meet the same sanitation standards as pasteurized milk operations, including herd testing.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-08. Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Verify with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture before buying or selling.
Tier
Retail legal
Retail legal
Yes
On-farm legal
Yes
Herd share legal
No
Pet food allowed
Yes (separate licensing)
What South Carolina actually allows
State permit required. Producers must meet the same sanitation standards as pasteurized milk operations, including herd testing.
Legal channels for South Carolina raw milk buyers: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup.
Find a working dairy in South Carolina
Live directory, filtered to raw milk in your area.
Because retail sales are legal, you may be able to find raw milk on the shelf at health food stores, co-ops, and some independent groceries. Look for an "unpasteurized" label and a state license. Open the live directory of South Carolina dairies to see which licensed producers serve your area, since many also offer farm pickup at a lower price.
Retail legal with permitting in South Carolina. State permit required. Producers must meet the same sanitation standards as pasteurized milk operations, including herd testing.
Where can I buy raw milk in South Carolina?
In South Carolina the legal channels are: retail in licensed grocery stores, on-farm pickup. Use the farm-to-door directory filtered to South Carolina to find working dairies near you.
Can I bring raw milk into South Carolina 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 South Carolina for your own use. You may not legally resell it.