The United Kingdom has recently prohibited the introduction of ham, cheese and other dairy products -caseari of the European Union (EU) due to a Increase in cases of Afita fever on the continent.
This measure, which entered into force on Saturday 12 April 2025, is one Extension of a previous prohibition which applied only to Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria. The main objective is Protect British cattle From this highly contagious disease, which, although it does not affect man, can cause Serious economic losses in the agricultural sector.
Forbidden products
The British government said this decision is one Caution To avoid the spread of the disease in the United Kingdom, where there are currently no cases. The ban covers a file Wide range of products:
- Carnes: Pork, veal, lamb, ram, goat, deer and derivative products such as sausages.
- Dairy products: Milk, butter, cheese and yogurt.
- Others: Products containing meat or dairy products -caseari, even if they are packaged or purchased in the shops free of taxes, such as sandwiches.
The authorities warned him Travelers who try to introduce these products They will face the Confiscation and destruction of articlesand in the most serious cases, they could receive Fines up to 5,000 pounds.
Exceptions
Limited exceptions have been established for Milk for children in powder, foods for children or special foods for medical reasonsup to a maximum of 2 kg per personProvided that they do not need to cool before use and are in their non -open original container.
This prohibition applies only to arrivals in Great Britain (in England, Scotland and Wales) e It does not affect North Ireland, Jersey, Guersey or the island of Man.
