A temporary prohibition of personal import of meat and dairy products from the European Union to the United Kingdom is underway to prevent the diffusion of epizootic apa
Since last April 12 the British government has introduced a temporary prohibition on the personal import of meat and dairy products from the European Union. The measure was adopted for prevent the diffusion of epizootic apaa highly contagious disease that affects breeding animals such as cattle, pigs and sheep, but which does not represent a danger to humans.
The ban concerns products intended for personal consumption, including Calaumi, cheeses, yogurt, butter, raw or cooked meateven if packaged or purchased in the duty free. Panini and other ready -made foods that contain prohibited meat or dairy products are also included. The import of these articles is prohibited for both tourists and British citizens returning from a journey to the EU.
The products that can be imported
The measure applies exclusively to those who enter Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and, nor the insular territories such as Jersey, Guersey or Island of man. Who travels from Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria is subject to Further restrictionssince recent outbreaks of the disease have been detected in these countries.
They do exception some products, including:
Those who try to introduce prohibited products risk the seizure of the goods and, in the most serious cases, Fines up to 5,000 pounds (over 5,800 euros). The government has started an information campaign aimed at travelers and airlines, but in many airports Signs are missing and the controls are still limited.
This restriction does not affect commercial importswhich follow more severe rules, such as veterinary certification and mandatory health treatments. Furthermore, it does not represent a novelty for those traveling in the opposite direction: in fact, from the exit of the United Kingdom from the EU, it is already forbidden to bring meat and dairy products from the United Kingdom to the member countries for personal use.
