Estonia Opens Review of Raw Milk Purchasing Contracts

Estonia’s Competition Authority has launched a review of raw milk purchasing contracts and trading practices to assess compliance with the country’s law on unfair trading practices.

The regulator will request information from major raw milk buyers operating in Estonia, including details of their suppliers, purchasing arrangements and contract terms.

The initial review will focus on how buyers and dairy farmers conduct business and whether their contracts meet legal requirements. Depending on the findings, the authority may examine individual agreements more closely.

The regulator stressed that opening the review does not mean any violations have been established. It has not named the companies involved or announced a timetable for completing the process.