UK tourists in Majorca, Spain, Santorini, Greece and Venice, Italy have been warned against bringing some classic British favourites into each country
UK tourists in Majorca, Spain, Santorini, Greece and Venice, Italy have been warned against bringing some classic British favourites into each country(Image: FSerega/iStockphoto)
UK tourists in three major holiday hotspots have been warned against bringing in certain British classics this summer.
Due to EU regulations, Brits travelling to destinations such as Majorca, Spain, Santorini, Greece and Venice, Italy have been urged to adhere to some strict regulations that must be followed.
Products containing fresh cream, as well as some items which you may not realise contain gelatine, which is an animal product, are banned from being taken abroad.
As Brits, many of us opt for cheese and crackers, but don’t think you’ll get away with taking a host of English cheeses such as Cornish brie and Wensleydale with you on your flight, as you’ll be in some hot water.
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Other food items you may not realise could get you in trouble include clotted cream fudge. While considered to be a British treat, and can often be found in airport terminals, if you plan on taking a bag on the flight to the EU with you, make sure you eat it all before landing, the Express said.
If you fail to do this, your tasty treat could be taken off you upon landing in your destination. Another British fan-favourite which is on the banned products list is Bovril, because it includes gelatine.
Maryanne Sparks, of European Waterways, issued a warning to Brits: “If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you – this includes those you would find in a meal deal sandwich.”
FCDO guidelines also include advice on the matter, explaining personal goods including meat, milk or products of those aforementioned can “present a real threat to animal health throughout the Union,” if brought into the EU.
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Dangerous bacteria, which can be found in some meat, milk and their products, can cause diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease and swine fever to occur.
This means that certain food items taken into the EU either by post, or by person, could introduce a risk into EU countries.
Rules regarding a large amount of dairy products have been put in place for this reason, but there are some exemptions.
Powered baby milk and food are permitted, as well as a list of sea creatures including up to 20kg of fish, live oysters and mussels.
Other exemptions to the rules include taking in 2kg of honey and snails into the EU.