Meat and dairy imports by country
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
Rules on bringing meat, dairy and other animal products into the country as a traveller. Pick a country for the full list of rules, each with its official source.
| Country | Meat and dairy from EU states | Meat and dairy from non-EU countries | Meat and dairy from Great Britain | Infant milk and medical food allowance | Fish allowance from non-EU countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed in luggage; certificate route only | Not allowed from England, Scotland, Wales | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Netherlands | Allowed; customs advises against it | Not allowed | Not allowed from England, Scotland, Wales | 2 kg per person | 20 kg of fish |
| United Kingdom | Most meat and all dairy banned since 12 April 2025 | Meat and milk products banned | — | 2 kg per person | 20 kg of fish in total |
| France | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed | Not allowed since 1 January 2021 | 2 kg per person | 20 kg of fish products |
| Spain | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Italy | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed without a health certificate | Not allowed from England, Scotland, Wales | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Ireland | Allowed (no restriction between EU states) | Not allowed | Not allowed (outside the EU) | 2 kg in luggage | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Australia | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | — | 10 kg or 10 l if made in an FMD-free country | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Poland | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed in luggage | Not allowed from England, Scotland, Wales | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Portugal | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per person | 20 kg of fish products |
| Belgium | Allowed; the third-country rules do not apply | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per person | 20 kg of fishery products |
| Sweden | Allowed within the EU, for personal use | Not allowed, except listed countries | Not allowed (UK is outside the EU) | 2 kg per traveller, conditions apply | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Greece | Allowed (EU rules do not apply) | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | Under 2 kg | 20 kg, or one fish if heavier |
| Switzerland | Allowed; duty applies above allowances | Prohibited, except Iceland, N. Ireland, Norway | Prohibited (only Northern Ireland allowed) | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Denmark | Allowed; think twice about pork from ASF areas | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one whole fish |
| Czechia | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed in luggage | Not allowed from England, Scotland, Wales | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Hungary | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed in luggage | Not allowed from England, Scotland, Wales | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
| Finland | Allowed within the EU, ASF pork rule | Not allowed, except Norway, Iceland, Switzerland | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per traveller from outside the EU | 20 kg or one gutted fish |
| Norway | Allowed within customs quota, personal use | Not allowed, with limited exceptions | Not allowed (UK is outside the EU/EEA) | 2 kg per traveller, conditions apply | 1 kg of fish, honey or eggs |
| Croatia | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per person | 20 kg of fish products |
| Romania | Allowed (no restrictions within the EU) | Not allowed in luggage | ⚠ Not yet verified | 2 kg per person | 20 kg or one fish, if heavier |
Before you rely on it
This comparison covers national rules. Regional or local rules can apply on top of them, and rules change. A rule marked “to verify” has not yet been confirmed against an official source. Each country page links to the official sources, and those are the place to confirm the details before you act.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.