This week on UTalk, a question from Mary in Dublin: “I will be travelling to several EU countries this summer. I was wondering if I am I allowed to carry food with me where I am going. What about alcohol or cigarettes?”
Jimena Gómez de la Flor, Communication Officer for Europe Direct – the EU’s information centre – responds:
“There are no general restrictions on carrying animal products if you are travelling within the EU, since all EU countries have to respect strict common veterinary standards. The same applies if you are travelling to or from Andorra, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino or Switzerland.
“However, some restrictions may apply in case of localised animal-disease outbreaks. If you are arriving in the EU from any other country, you may not bring with you any meat or dairy products without official veterinary documentation. This is to prevent serious animal diseases from being brought into the EU. You are, however, allowed to bring in powdered infant milk, baby food a
