Thailand declares its cow milk 100% safe: Minister

Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has reaffirmed that locally produced cow milk is completely safe and meets international food safety standards. The assurance came amid growing consumer concerns triggered by social media posts questioning milk purity. Livestock Development Minister Thammanat Prompao stated that rigorous monitoring systems are in place at every stage of the supply chain—from farm to processing plant—to ensure the milk reaching consumers is free from contamination or adulteration.

According to DLD officials, farmers must perform cow health inspections before every milking, paying special attention to signs of mastitis or infection. Samples of raw milk are routinely collected and tested for antibiotic residues, bacterial contamination, and chemical traces. Only after passing all prescribed quality tests is the milk cleared for transportation to chilling centers and dairy plants. The country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) further certifies all processed milk under official registration numbers, ensuring compliance with nutritional and hygienic standards.

The Ministry emphasized that Thailand’s milk testing infrastructure and traceability systems are now on par with global benchmarks. Random testing at collection points and processing facilities has been intensified to maintain public confidence. In addition, the government is working with farmer cooperatives to modernize milking systems, improve cold-chain logistics, and encourage sustainable feed practices, thereby reducing any risk of contamination.

Minister Thammanat also appealed to consumers to rely on verified sources rather than unsubstantiated online claims. He noted that misinformation can unfairly harm the livelihoods of thousands of small dairy farmers who adhere to strict quality norms.

Industry Insights

Thailand’s response reflects a growing global trend where governments are proactively defending their dairy sector’s credibility amid rising social-media scrutiny of food safety. For India and other emerging dairy economies, this underlines the importance of science-based communication, transparent testing, and farm-level certification systems. With consumer trust becoming as valuable as product quality itself, federations and dairy brands must integrate digital traceability, credible lab validation, and proactive public outreach into their long-term strategy.

Source : Dairynews7x7 Nov 13th 2025 Bangkok Post