Can you take biscuits in hand luggage UK?

According to the UK government, you must not bring any 'products of animal origin' with you in your hand luggage, such as meat, fish, dairy products, and products containing them, including processed foods such as pies and sausages. You can, however, bring snacks such as crisps, biscuits, cakes, nuts and chocolate.



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Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Food and powders Food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines. Your bags may need to be checked again manually by security. You can put these items in your hold luggage to minimise delays.

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Checked Bags: Yes Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?

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*Confectionery, chocolate or cakes (including Christmas cake, Simnel cake or cakes containing nuts) are permitted from any country as long as they are for your personal consumption and do not contain fresh cream or high levels of dairy products.

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You can take whatever food or soft drinks you like on a Ryanair plane, as long as it meets hand-luggage dimension and weight restrictions.

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Ryanair has a 'feel free' policy allowing for passengers to bring on food and soft drinks but hot drinks are not allowed.

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You cannot bring in:
  • meat or meat products.
  • milk or milk-based products, except powdered infant milk, infant food or special food (including pet food) needed for medical reasons.


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