Traveling on vacation to a European destination can become more complicated than it seems, especially if it takes food in the luggage on board. According to Edinburgh Live, passengers from companies such as Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet and Tui have been alerted to the risk of carrying certain foods on board.
The European Waterways organization, which specializes in tourism, issued a warning to all passengers from the United Kingdom to European Union (EU) countries, noting that community legislation prohibits the entry of animal products.
“If you travel to the EU from a non -community country, it is not allowed to transport meat or dairy products, this includes even the combined menus sandwiches,” said Maryanne Sparkes, the organization’s expert.
Clear rule to avoid surprises
The expert explained that any product with meat or dairy products, even a sandwiches purchased before boarding, can lead to fines or confiscation upon arrival.
The same expert also clarified: “It is safe to consume these sandwiches at the starter airport and during the flight, but should be lying off before leaving the plane or as soon as they enter the arrival terminal. To avoid fines or possible criminal proceedings, ensure that no meat or dairy products is transported to the EU.”
Arrival reinforced control
If the passenger transport meat or unlavoded dairy products, they will be seized and destroyed by the border authorities. “When you reach the EU, you may have to undergo official controls by the authorities. If you transport products of unhealthy meat or dairy products, they will be confiscated and destroyed,” says the expert.
Adinburgh Live adds that, in non -compliance situations, in addition to the fine, there may be criminal proceedings depending on gravity and the amount of product introduced illegally.
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Small exceptions
Not everything is prohibited. According to the source, it is possible to transport, within limits, fruit, some vegetables, eggs, egg products and honey.
In the words of Sparkes: “It can, however, transport a limited amount of fruit and vegetables, as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted amounts of fish or fish products are allowed as long as they do not exceed twenty kilograms or the weight equivalent to an entire fish, being valid the highest value.”
Reason: Biosecurity reinforcement
This reinforcement in the rules of transport by passengers of animal products is justified by increasing biosecurity measures.
The EU intends to avoid the spread of animal diseases, especially from outside the European community, as is the case with the United Kingdom since Brexit.
The European Commission explains that restrictions of this genre previously existed, but gained new prominence with the EU’s departure from the United Kingdom.
Mandatory verification in the luggage
Upon arriving at any European airport, travelers may be subject to official control. It is during this inspection that unable products are detected. Failure to comply with the rules implies fines and possible criminal registration.
The recommendation of is simple: consume food during flight or opt for meatless meals or dairy derivatives, avoiding customs in customs.
Plan to avoid extra costs
According to Sparkes, passengers should verify the contents of the hand luggage before landing and avoid carrying animal foods. In this way, they avoid wasting time and possible complications.
The expert also underlines the importance of informing themselves in advance about customs requirements for each destination within the EU.
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