Attention UK holidaymakers! 🚨 As of today, the UK has slapped a ban on bringing six common food items from the EU, and failure to comply could land you with a hefty £5,000 fine! It’s all in an effort to stop foot and mouth disease in its tracks.
Jetting back from places like Spain, France, Italy, or Greece? You’ll need to think twice about that cheese, ham, or yogurt in your bag. Even those tempting snacks from the duty-free shop are off the menu! 🧀🥐🚫
The list of banned goodies includes:
– All types of cheese
– All meat products such as salami and chorizo
– Milk, yoghurt, butter and other dairy items
– Foods that contain meat or dairy, like sandwiches
– Baked treats
– Salad
A new ‘entry/exit’ system starts on 12th October, just in time for the half-term rush, adding to the travel complexity with requirements like fingerprinting. So prepare before you travel!
Travel expert Jane Bolton shares, “That lovely local cheese or chorizo, even from duty-free, has to stay behind to safeguard our farms.” 🐄💪
Don’t risk losing your treats and getting fined! If you haven’t devoured that croissant or cheese toastie before landing, you’ll need to bin it at border control. Authorities will confiscate and destroy restricted items, so don’t get caught out.
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner emphasises the importance: “We’re committed to protecting our nation’s food security.” 🌿
Stay informed and check the UK government’s guidelines before you pack. Let’s all keep Britain’s food supply safe and secure. 🌍🇬🇧