Banning raw milk sends wrong message

THE Government intends to ban the sale of raw milk before the end of 2011.

The Campaign for Raw Milk in Ireland (CRM) has been formed on behalf of a number of businesses, farmers, chefs, food critics, representative bodies and consumers.

The CRM is calling for the Government to cease their current plans for a draconian, outright ban and take the time to consider other options available in the form of regulation of the raw milk industry in Ireland. We believe that everyone has a right to choose to drink one of Ireland’s premium products which has a rightfully esteemed place in our food heritage. Informed consumers should have the right to decide for themselves what they eat and drink.