What food is not allowed into France from the UK?

Taking food and drink into France You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries.

Can I bring food into France from the UK?

Now that the UK is no longer part of the EU (European Union), the regulations for bringing food and drink into Europe are stricter. Rules came into effect in January 2021 that effectively prevent you from bringing meat and dairy-based products from the UK into France, even if they are for personal use.

What foods cannot be brought into France?

Foods of animal origin and products of animal origin are subject to restrictions: travellers are not allowed to carry meat, meat-based products, milk and dairy products imported from third countries* in their personal packages and luggage.

Can I take food to France on the ferry from the UK?

Can I take food to France on the ferry? People travelling from the UK into the EU with plants and plant products, as well as products of animal origin - such as anything containing meat or dairy - need to consume or dispose of them before or at the EU border.

Can I take a ham sandwich from the UK to France?

Travel from the UK to France. The restrictions on items that can be brought into France and the EU from the UK are far stricter. The following items are all prohibited: All meat and dairy products (no bacon, cheese, ham sandwiches, etc.!)

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What food can I take to Europe from the UK after Brexit?

If you are travelling to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you. You can, however, bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.

Can I take food to France on the Eurotunnel?

Yes, you can bring food with you for personal consumption between Folkestone & Calais, and for your onward journey. However, there are certain kinds of food that you cannot bring into the EU —use this resource on restrictions as a guide.

Can I take a packet of biscuits to France?

Exempted food products

The following products are exempt from the rules: bread (but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products) cakes (but not if they contain fresh cream*) biscuits.

Can I take my own food on a ferry?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks onboard. Most ferries will also have somewhere you can buy food and drinks from. On some longer or overnight sailings, there may be some areas where you can't sit and eat your own food, like restaurants or cafes, but the staff on board will let you know where you can go.

What food items are prohibited to bring into the UK?

If you are travelling from a country outside the EU, you cannot bring any meat or dairy products into the UK unless you are travelling from the Faroe Islands, Greenland or Iceland, when you are allowed a combined weight of up to 10kg per person.

Are French customs checking for food?

In practice, you'd be very unlucky to have any food confiscated. I took the ferry last week from Dover to Calais and was pulled aside in the port at Dover for a security/Customs check. They didn't ask about any foodstuffs even though they made me open the boot and bonnet.

What is a prohibited French dish?

Netting ortolans is illegal in some countries and not in others, but their trade is prohibited by the European Union, and France has banned the dish. That said, there are ways to experience this unique culinary tradition, if you know the right people.

Can I take a banana to France?

You cannot take the following into the EU unless you pay to have them inspected before you leave and get a 'phytosanitary certificate (opens in a new tab)': fresh fruit (except bananas, coconuts, dates, pineapples and durians) vegetables.

Can you bring food through security in France?

Solid foods are allowed. Liquids must be stored in sealed containers no larger than 100 ml and packed in a single, transparent plastic bag (20 x 20 cm). Liquid foods, soups, foods in sauces, and soft or creamy cheeses are not allowed in the cabin. Non-transparent containers larger than 100 ml (cans, etc.)

Can I take tea bags to Europe after Brexit?

It's not quite as straightforward as you might think, so to help you further, here is a list of the most common food stuffs that Brits like to travel with, and whether or not it's possible to travel with these post-Brexit: You can bring tea bags from Spain are OK, because they contain neither meat nor dairy products.

Can you take food in your suitcase abroad?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

What food items cannot be taken into France from the UK?

Taking food and drink into France

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries.

What can I not take on a ferry to France?

Foot passengers cannot transport firearms, ammunition or any other item considered to be a dangerous weapon, such as bows and arrows, knives (including chef's knives) swords etc, on board our vessels.

Can you take cheese from the UK to the EU?

No, travellers are not normally allowed to bring meat and milk products into the EU from the UK for personal use.

What can I not bring to France?

Certain goods are strictly prohibited, including illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, meat, milk and their products, and endangered wild plant or animal species. More information on how to avoid buying counterfeit goods is available here.

Can I take salad cream to France?

The same applies to salad cream, which despite its name does not typically contain any dairy, but only processed ingredients of vegetable origin, such as vinegar, oil, sugar etc. It also contains a small amount of dried egg, but eggs are acceptable as they fall under neither the meat nor the dairy rules.

Can I post chocolate to France from the UK?

Can I post chocolate to France? Sending any food in a parcel is tricky, and especially items that are perishable or contain animal products. As a result of this, it is not always possible to send chocolate to France in a parcel, especially if they contain milk or are perishable.

Is there still a ban on cheese from the EU?

It's illegal to bring any meat or dairy products from the EU into Great Britain in your personal luggage. This includes sandwiches, cheese, cured meats and milk. Products will be seized and you may face fines. Help protect UK farmers from the devastating threat of foot and mouth disease: https://www.gov.

Can you take food in your motorhome to France?

Thankfully, plenty of items are perfectly fine to bring: Packaged, sealed goods like crisps, biscuits, crackers, coffee, tea, chocolate, and canned foods. Frozen raw meat and fish – yes, you can bring these as long as they're frozen solid the entire trip! Baby food for personal use, but not homemade dairy-based items.

How early do you need to arrive for the Eurotunnel?

Arrival at LeShuttle

The terminals of LeShuttle, formerly known as Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, are in Folkestone and Calais. Aim to arrive at the terminal at least 1 hour before departure. When you first arrive, you'll see signs directing you to a check-in booth.