What food can I bring from Spain to UK?

If you are travelling from a country within the EU (see the list below), you may bring in any meat, dairy or other animal products. for example fish, bivalves (such as oysters, mussels or clams), honey and eggs.



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From countries outside the EU
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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You cannot bring in most fruit or vegetables unless you have a 'phytosanitary' (plant health) certificate for them. You can get a certificate from the plant health authorities in the country you're leaving. You can only bring in the following without a phytosanitary certificate: pineapple.

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European Union (EU) You can bring an unlimited amount of most goods into the UK, for example, you can bring in any alcohol, tobacco, meat and dairy products – as long as they are for your own use and transported by you. 'Own use' means for your own consumption or gifts.

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Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule. TSA officers make the final decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the airport.

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By taking your own food, it saves you having to fork out for lunch at those pricey airport restaurants. Cakes, sandwiches, fruit, vegetables and all other completely solid food are fine to take through UK airport security. However, there are a number of items that you need to treat as liquids.

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Cheesin' is Fine if It's Solid and Contains No Meat. On cheese, the US Custom and Border Patrol website states: Solid cheese (hard or semi-soft, that does not contain meat); butter, butter oil, and cultured milk products such as yogurt and sour cream are not restricted.

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