Meat and dairy imports in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Meat and dairy can be carried within the EU. From outside the EU, including Great Britain since 1 January 2021, they are prohibited; infant milk and medical foods are allowed up to 2 kg.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Meat and dairy from EU statesPersonal travel | Allowed [1] |
| Meat and dairy from non-EU countriesPersonal travel | Not allowed as a personal import [2] |
| Meat and dairy from Great BritainPersonal travel | Not allowed as a personal import [3] |
| Infant milk and medical food allowancePersonal travel | 2 kg [2] |
| Fish allowance from non-EU countriesPersonal travel | 20 kg [2] |
| Origins with looser rulesPersonal travel | Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Northern Ireland, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland [2] |
Notes
- Local animal-disease outbreaks can bring extra restrictions.
- Goods must be declared to customs; non-compliant goods are seized and destroyed.
- Applies to goods arriving from England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland is treated like the EU.
- Fish must be eviscerated, or prepared or processed. The limit is 20 kg or the weight of one fish, whichever is higher.
Sources
- European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety: Personal imports - Food Safety - European Commission (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (Douane française): Vous recevez par colis ou transportez dans vos bagages des produits d'origine animale (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (Douane française): Viande et produits laitiers dans les bagages : pourquoi c'est interdit (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.