United Kingdom has recently forbidden the introduction of ham, cheese and other meat and dairy products from the European Union (EU) due to a Increase in cases of Afitase fever on the continent.
This measure, which entered into force on Saturday, April 12, 2025, is a Extension of a previous prohibition which only applied to Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria. The main objective is protect British cattle From this highly contagious disease, which, although it does not affect humans, can cause Serious economic losses in the agricultural sector.
Prohibited products
The British government has declared that this decision is a caution measure To avoid the spread of the disease to the United Kingdom, where there are currently no cases. The prohibition covers a wide range of products:
- Meats: Pork, veal, lamb, ram, goat, deer and derived products such as sausages.
- Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese and yogurt.
- Others: Products containing meat or dairy products, even if they are packaged or bought in tax free stores, such as sandwiches.
The authorities have warned that Travelers trying to introduce these products They will face the Confiscation and destruction of articlesand in severe cases, they could receive fines of up to 5,000 pounds.
Exceptions
Limited exceptions have been established for Child milk powder, children’s foods or special foods for medical reasonsup to a maximum of 2 kg per personprovided they do not need cooling before use and are in their original unopened container.
This prohibition only applies to arrivals to Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), and It does not affect Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Island of Man.
