Foot and Mouth Disease latest ban on food imports to UK for personal use..

[Val54]

Please read for info:

Government extends ban on personal meat imports to protect farmers from foot and mouth

Ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products extended to cover all EU countries to safeguard the UK food system and farmers against foot and mouth disease

www.gov.uk

 

[HurricaneSmith]

Thanks for that, and it confirms why yesterday, the price of beef significantly increased in a local butcher we use. They cited foot and mouth in Europe as the reason.

No-one wants a repetition of the UK's 2001 outbreak.

 

[TJBi]

That's a blow. I was about to visit a France Passion pig farm that sells pork meals in jars. At least I can still bring back French packet soups!

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I'd assume cooked meats are okay?

 

[TJBi]

I'd assume cooked meats are okay?

Given that sandwiches, cured meats, etc. are not permitted (see the OP's link), that doesn't seem likely.

Bringing food into Great Britain

The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.

www.gov.uk