bringing food stuff back home

[mizzy]

this may be in the wrong section if so i apologise

can anyone guide me on what we are allowed to bring back into the UK, not duty free as such but food gifts

in the past we've brought back chocolates and candy as gifts but there was something in particular i saw that i would like to bring a qty home for my mum

they where individual boxed pecan pies, i was hoping i could bring in twelve of them all well packaged in a tupperware type box

to my friends over on the slimming if you are reading this, they are not for me, honest[msnembarrased]

[CERICROWLEY]

This I think will still be classed at your duty free allowance, whatever you buy in another country to bring back. It is not bringing out of the country that is usually the problem it is brining them into the arriving country, if these pass our argricultural allowed foods, then you are fine. I don't think there should be a problem as it is usually meat products that are banned.

[mizzy]

they cost 99c for two of them so 12 is'nt going to make a huge dent in my duty free allowance[msnwink]

You shouldn't have any problems bringing cake back to the UK from the USA, as long as it doesn't contain fresh cream. Although a cake can contain ingredients of animal origin, such as eggs, butter, milk and suet (which are usually restricted from countries outside the EU), generally you would be allowed to bring your cake into the country.

What are the rules on bringing back food from a country outside the EU?

You can bring back reasonable quantities of foods that don't contain anything of animal origin. For large amounts, you may need to satisfy Customs officers that the food is for your personal use. Personal imports of fruit and raw vegetables from outside the EU may be subject to a limit of 2kg due to plant health restrictions. For information on what fruits and vegetables are restricted and which are not restricted, see the searchable Imports Rules section on Defra's website. Also, personal imports of potatoes from non-EU countries are not permitted. For information about importing plants see the Plant Health section of the Defra website.

Some food products of non-animal origin are currently restricted for import to the EU for commercial purposes. Whilst these products can be brought in for personal use, travellers need to be aware of any health risks that such products may cause due to possible contamination. See a list of restricted products.

Personal imports of meat, meat products, milk and milk products are not allowed from countries outside the EU, with the exception of the following countries. A reasonable amount is permitted in personal luggage or by post from Andorra, Norway and San Marino. A combined total of up to 5 Kilograms is permitted in personal luggage or by post from the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

Imports of powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods for medical conditions for personal use are permitted. They must be carried in personal luggage. They must not require refrigeration before opening, and must be commercial brands of products in unbroken packaging.
You should note that there may be additional restrictions on importing food if circumstances present a risk to animal or human health. Please note that these restrictions can change rapidly, so you should check the up-to-date situation before you travel. See the searchable Import Rules section on the Defra website to find out what you can bring back into the UK for personal consumption.

If in doubt, avoid bringing food products into the EU.

For many people the 1kg limit described above will be sufficient. However, where it is not, travellers can consider making arrangements to bring in fishery products as commercial consignments. Before doing this, see our advice on importing fishery products and bivalve molluscs.



I used to do loads of food shopping in NY and bring it home so you should be fine but to double check give them a ring 0800 59 5000[msnwink]

[mfairhurst]

We bring bagels back with us as the ones here are not as good and we have them for our breakfast all the week we come ,We like cinniaman best .
No one say anything and bring them in our hand luggage .
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx

[chrisflowers]

We always bring food back with us. Make sure it is packed well, so that it survives the rigors of travel.

Enjoy the Pecan pies on your return to the UK.... yummy!

[SDJ]

We have brought pecans back with us for the last 14 years. No problems. I believe you Marie[msnwink]

Sandra

[mizzy]

they are soooo not for me honest[msnwink] i'll have my share whilst over there[msnembarrased]

[Nina A]

It's usually fresh food that's a problem, cooked items (excluding most meat products) such as yummy pecan pies should be O.K. Something that is banned is the importation of honey. A food that most people would presume is alright. If in any doubt as Julie says, check with HM Customs.

P.S Of course they're not for you Mizzy [msnwink]

[CCollins]

we always bring back Cinnabons!!!

Just take them on as hand luggage - they wouldn't survive the journey in the case!

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