British travellers returning to the UK will no longer be allowed to bring in meat and dairy products from EU or EEA countries for personal use.
This will include beef, pork and lamb as well as dairy products like cheese, butter or yoghurt, according to the UK Government.
Those travelling over the Easter weekend have been told to check what they can bring back into the country before jetting off.
Discussing the "important changes," the UK Government said in a post on social media: "You can no longer bring meat or dairy products from EU or EEA countries into Great Britain for personal use.
"This includes beef, pork, lamb, mutton, venison and goat meat, and all dairy products like cheese, butter or yoghurt.
"If you're travelling over Easter weekend, check what you can and can't bring back before you go."
🚨 Important changes to personal imports 🧀 🥩 You can no longer bring meat or dairy products from EU or EEA countries into Great Britain for personal use. This includes beef, pork, lamb, mutton, venison and goat meat, and all dairy products like cheese, butter or yoghurt. If… pic.twitter.com/4NDS7BQajS
— GOV.UK (@GOVUK) April 16, 2025
What foods can you bring into the UK from the EU without any restrictions?
These are the foods that can be brought into the UK from EU or EEA countries without any restrictions, according to the UK Government website.
- Bread, but not sandwiches filled with meat or dairy products
- Cakes without fresh cream
- Biscuits
- Chocolate and confectionery, but not those made with a lot of unprocessed dairy ingredients
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- Pasta and noodles, but not if mixed or filled with meat or meat products
- Packaged soup, stocks and flavourings
- Processed and packaged plant products, such as packaged salads and frozen plant material
- Food supplements containing small amounts of an animal product, such as fish oil capsules
- Fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds
Find out more on the UK Government website.
