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British holidaymakers, who have returned from European holiday hot spots such as Spain, Italy and Greece, may encounter prosecution for great fines and even to make a simple mistake. British government before temporary restriction Bringing meat or dairy products to Great Britain for their use due to fears on the influence on British farming from any country in the EU country.
The forbidden was brought in January this year in Germany and in Hungary and Slovakia (both in March) to help the spread of foot and oral disease after the outbreaks on the continent.
It also applies to a series of countries that are not members of the Bloc, including EFTA states (Iceland, Lihtenşiste and Norway), Faroe Islands and Greenland.
Prohibited substances for human consumption include:
- pork
- steak
- lamb
- mutton
- goat
- venison
- Other products made of these meats, such as sausages
- Milk and dairy products such as butter, cheese and yogurt
According to the British government website, you are allowed to bring up to 2 kg per 2 kg per dust baby milk, baby food or medical reasons.
However, these products should not require cooling before use and should not be in branded, unopened packaging (unless it is currently available).
In addition, you cannot bring pigs, cows, sheep, goats and deer products that are not for human consumption such as pet foods made with pork.
“You can bring back 2kg for medical reasons for medical reasons,” he says.
However, they do not need to be cooled before use and should be in branded unopened packages (unless available in existing use). ”
Other permissible animal products that are not for human consumption (such as pet foods made with chicken meat) must be packed commercially with the name and address of the manufacturer or a animal by -product commercial certificate. The government can bring up to 2kg per person.
You are allowed to bring the following for personal use:
- Fish
- Poultry like chicken, duck, goose and other products made of these meats
- Other animal products such as eggs and honey
The British, such as Spain, Greece, Italy and France in the summer, are all subject to blanket ban.
Those who declare their banned products to Broder Force officers in Customs will see them being removed and durable. And if you cannot declare them, you may be fined up to £ 5,000 (in the UK) and you may even face prosecution.
However, if you believe that your products have been captured and destroyed incorrectly and believe that if the appeal is successful, you can object to the boundary power.
You can learn more about the rules and justification of the ban, and more information about previously applied restrictions. Here.
