Can I bring home cheese from Spain?


Can I bring home cheese from Spain? Cheesin' is Fine if It's Solid and Contains No Meat. On cheese, the US Custom and Border Patrol website states: Solid cheese (hard or semi-soft, that does not contain meat); butter, butter oil, and cultured milk products such as yogurt and sour cream are not restricted.


What can you bring from Spain to the UK?

European Union (EU) You can bring an unlimited amount of most goods into the UK, for example, you can bring in any alcohol, tobacco, meat and dairy products – as long as they are for your own use and transported by you. 'Own use' means for your own consumption or gifts.


Can you take fruit from Spain to UK?

You cannot bring in most fruit or vegetables unless you have a 'phytosanitary' (plant health) certificate for them. You can get a certificate from the plant health authorities in the country you're leaving. You can only bring in the following without a phytosanitary certificate: pineapple.


What can you not bring into the 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 meat and cheese back from Spain?

U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations prohibit travelers from bringing fresh, dried, and canned meats and meat products from most foreign countries. If any meat is used in preparing a product, you should not attempt to bring it with you.


Can I put cheese in my checked luggage?

Let's start with what the TSA has to say… ~ Blocks of cheese, shredded cheese and cheese curds can go in either your carry-on luggage or your checked baggage, whichever works better for you. The great news is that you can bring as much cheese as you can fit in your bags!


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.