UK bans EU cheese and meat imports to prevent disease spreading

The ravages of foot-and-mouth disease in Europe are worrying Britain. Now the country's government is banning British holidaymakers from bringing home certain goods from EU countries. Anyone who breaks the rules risks a fine of over 60,000 kronor, reports the BBC.

Forget the joy of carrying a piece of Parmesan cheese, a local salami or buffalo mozzarella in a suitcase destined for the United Kingdom. From Saturday, April 12, 2025, just before Easter, the British government introduced a ban on the personal import of meat and dairy products from the European Union, and therefore also from Italy. A drastic measure, taken to prevent the spread of 'Foot and Mouth Disease' (FMD), better known as foot-and-mouth …

UK Bans EU Cheese and Meat to Stop Disease Spreading

(NAFB.com) – The UK government has brought in a temporary ban on holidaymakers bringing in cheese and meat products from the EU in a bid to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD). Travelers have not been allowed to bring back items such as cured meat and cheese, including in sandwiches, since Saturday due to the growing outbreak on the continent. The restrictions apply regardless of whether the goods are packed or packaged, or bought…

The British government has banned the personal import of these products and other meat from the European Union to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Fines of up to 5 thousand pounds

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UK expands ban on dairy and meat

If you’re planning a trip to the UK and arriving from the EU or other European countries, be warned that, according to new rules, you could be prosecuted if you do not declare banned products and fined up to 5,000 pounds. However, there is an exemption for powdered baby milk, baby food, or special foods for humans or animals where a medical need exists, the UK government stated on Thursday. Source