🛂 ENTERINGUnited Kingdom 
Some foods are fine, others are restricted or destroyed on arrival in United Kingdom.
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At the border
Category · Meat productsDeclare on arrival
Meat & cured meats is restricted — declare it.
- Meat products is limited in United Kingdom and may be inspected or refused.
- Declare it on arrival; sealed commercial products have the best chance.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Check first
At the border
Category · DairyDeclare on arrival
Dairy & cheese is restricted — declare it.
- Dairy is limited in United Kingdom and may be inspected or refused.
- Declare it on arrival; sealed commercial products have the best chance.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Allowed
At the border
Category · Fresh produceGenerally accepted
Fresh fruit & vegetables is usually fine to bring in.
- Sealed, commercially packaged fresh produce is generally accepted.
- Still tick the "food" box on your arrival card if there is one.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Check first
At the border
Category · EggsDeclare on arrival
Eggs is restricted — declare it.
- Eggs is limited in United Kingdom and may be inspected or refused.
- Declare it on arrival; sealed commercial products have the best chance.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Allowed
At the border
Category · HoneyGenerally accepted
Honey is usually fine to bring in.
- Sealed, commercially packaged honey is generally accepted.
- Still tick the "food" box on your arrival card if there is one.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Allowed
At the border
Category · Seeds & nutsGenerally accepted
Seeds, nuts & grains is usually fine to bring in.
- Sealed, commercially packaged seeds & nuts is generally accepted.
- Still tick the "food" box on your arrival card if there is one.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.
Allowed
At the border
Category · Packaged foodGenerally accepted
Sealed packaged food is usually fine to bring in.
- Sealed, commercially packaged packaged food is generally accepted.
- Still tick the "food" box on your arrival card if there is one.
Helpful sources
🌐DEFRA — bringing food into Great BritainOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Food rules protect against pests and disease. When unsure, always declare it - declaring is free, smuggling is fined.