Meat and dairy imports in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Meat and dairy can be carried between EU states. From third countries they are banned unless accompanied by a health certificate and checked at a border control post.
| 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, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland [2] |
Notes
- Local animal-disease outbreaks can bring extra restrictions.
- Meat and dairy can only enter with a health certificate from the country of origin and checks at a ministry border control post; the personal-luggage exemptions do not cover them.
- 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
- Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM): Carta doganale del viaggiatore - Informazioni utili al viaggiatore (luglio 2025) (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.