An investigation of residues of di‐(2‐ethylhexyl)‐phthalate (DEHP) in retail whole milk in samples from one German and 14 Danish dairies is reported. The investigation was performed about six months after the use of DEHP‐plasticized milk tubing was banned in Denmark. The results indicate a mean concentration of DEHP lower than 50 μg/litre in retail whole milk. Based on these data and the Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) for DEHP of 25μg/kgbody weight laid down by the EEC Scientific Committee for Food, it is concluded that the intake of DEHP from milk and milk products does not, even through a whole life, constitute a danger to health for the Danish population.