Dairy products and derivatives of their processing are important elements of human nutrition, accordingly, the quality and safety of such raw materials must be at a sufficient and high level, which determines the relevance of the relevant topic. The purpose of this research work is to clarify the basic requirements for the safety and quality of dairy products at the international level; compliance of Ukrainian dairy products with these requirements. The main methods used in the work are: terminological method, comparative, systematic method, statistical, etc. The results of the study are to establish the level of compliance of Ukrainian standards of quality and safety of dairy products with international standards. Highlighting the priority of international requirements for the quality of dairy products as the major opportunity of Ukraine's competitive policy on the international market of dairy products trade. The article describes the main ways to improve the quality and safety of dairy raw materials and products produced as a result of its processing in Ukraine. The study also presents some statistics on the harmonization of Ukrainian and international standards of quality and safety of dairy products against the background of Ukraine's gradual accession to the European Union.