Meat and dairy imports in Germany (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Meat and dairy can be carried freely from other EU states. From outside the EU, including Great Britain, they are not covered by the personal-luggage exemptions.
| 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 [1] |
| Meat and dairy from Great BritainPersonal travel | Not allowed as a personal import [2] |
| Infant milk and medical food allowancePersonal travel | 2 kg [1] |
| Fish allowance from non-EU countriesPersonal travel | 20 kg [1] |
| Origins with looser rulesPersonal travel | Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Northern Ireland, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland [1] |
Notes
- Local animal-disease outbreaks, such as African swine fever, can bring extra restrictions.
- Meat and dairy can only enter with the health certificates and veterinary checks that apply to commercial imports, at a border post with a vet on duty.
- 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
- Zoll (German Customs): Customs online - Provisions on the import of animal products (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- European Commission, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety: Diseases don't respect borders (poster for travellers) (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.