Can I bring cheese into the UK from France?


Can I bring cheese into the UK from France? If you are travelling from a country within the EU (see the list below), you can bring in any meat, dairy or other animal products, as long as they are free from diseases and for your own consumption.


How do you travel internationally with cheese?

After purchasing cheese, ensure it's vacuum-sealed or packed properly, as it won't survive without proper care. Hard and semi-hard cheeses should always be vacuum sealed. Many independent cheese shops abroad are familiar with helping tourists pack cheese for long flights, says Darlington.


What food can I bring back from France to UK?

  • bread, but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products.
  • cakes without fresh cream.
  • biscuits.
  • chocolate and confectionery, but not those made with a lot of unprocessed dairy ingredients.
  • pasta and noodles, but not if mixed or filled with meat or meat products.
  • packaged soup, stocks and flavourings.


What can I not bring from France to UK?

Banned and restricted goods
  • controlled drugs.
  • offensive weapons, for example flick knives.
  • self-defence sprays, for example pepper spray and CS gas.
  • endangered animal and plant species.
  • rough diamonds.
  • indecent and obscene materials, such as books, magazines, films and DVDs.


Can I bring cheese back from France?

Only hard, semi-soft, and pasteurized cheeses are allowed over US borders to live the American dream of being eaten on a Wheat Thin. Raclette, emmental, comté, brie, camembert are among those welcome, along with many other milk-based products like yogurt and butter.


Can I take cheese in hand luggage?

Cheese. Are you bringing creamy or solid cheese along with you? It'll make a difference when it comes to the TSA screening process. While solid cheese is allowed, you cannot carry creamy cheeses more than 3.4 ounces.


Can you take food in your suitcase abroad?

Checked Bags: Yes
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.


Do you have to declare food in checked luggage?

Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.


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