Foods allowed into EU

wh1nbrew replied on 05/06/2024 10:18

Posted on 05/06/2024 10:18

Hull - Rotterdam Ferry.  Because of a number of food intolerances, I want to be able to take some pea "milk" and gluten free vegan bread with us next week as finding these in the small towns where we will be staying is probably not possible.  Just how strict is the interpretation of "plant based products"?  I have taken small quantities on short bike trips, but they probably don't expect a motorbike to be carrying a loaf of bread, whereas a caravan....    

wh1nbrew replied on 05/06/2024 15:22

Posted on 05/06/2024 15:22

I should add I have looked at various info sites, but am still not completely sure what I could take over.  Thanks.  

DavidKlyne replied on 05/06/2024 15:35

Posted on 05/06/2024 15:35

Have you seen this website?  It seems to say that it is meat and dairy products which are banned. My read of it suggests what you have mentioned would be OK. You might have to explain the pea milk is not actually a dairy product?

David

flatcoat replied on 05/06/2024 16:53

Posted on 05/06/2024 16:53

We have never had the foods checked when travelling into Europe since Brexit. In practice it’s a non issue, control have bigger fish to fry, such as drugs and people smuggling. Take your food, enjoy your travels. 

Lutz replied on 05/06/2024 18:45

Posted on 05/06/2024 16:53 by flatcoat

We have never had the foods checked when travelling into Europe since Brexit. In practice it’s a non issue, control have bigger fish to fry, such as drugs and people smuggling. Take your food, enjoy your travels. 

Posted on 05/06/2024 18:45

I would second that. The regulations were written with truckload quantities of food imports in mind, not for the private holidaymaker.

eurortraveller replied on 05/06/2024 20:40

Posted on 05/06/2024 20:40

As the others have said, Take your own supplies by all means, but “pea milk” is no longer just a niche product - the multi national company Nestle is marketing it now across Europe. They are branding it with the name Wunda. 

eribaMotters replied on 05/06/2024 20:49

Posted on 05/06/2024 20:49

We crossed via Eurotunnel on Monday. This was our 3rd crossing since Brexit. Previous crossings of Dover-Calais with P&O, Plymouth-Roscoff with Brittany Ferries have all resulted in NO fridge checks. In fact on Monday I do not recall seeing any signs on forbidden foodstuffs at Folkestone.On all occasions we have travelled with the remains of our home fridge along with a couple of meals. This seems to be the norm with fellow caravan owners In In fact, in 2022 we travelled with a freezer full of goods in the car boot.

Colin

wh1nbrew replied on 06/06/2024 18:30

Posted on 06/06/2024 18:30

Thanks for all the comments.  Happier now knowing the experiences of a number of people.  Roll on the Ardennes.  Cheers

InaD replied on 09/06/2024 21:28

Posted on 09/06/2024 21:28

We crossed last Wednesday via Le Shuttle; no fridge checks at all, just checking that the gas was off.  The first time we crossed after Brexit we didn't take any dairy or meat, but after that we have done and not had any checks.

peedee replied on 11/06/2024 16:03

Posted on 09/06/2024 21:28 by InaD

We crossed last Wednesday via Le Shuttle; no fridge checks at all, just checking that the gas was off.  The first time we crossed after Brexit we didn't take any dairy or meat, but after that we have done and not had any checks.

Posted on 11/06/2024 16:03

Same here, we take enough supplies for a couple of days, thereafter shop locally.

peedee

wh1nbrew replied on 26/06/2024 19:41

Posted on 26/06/2024 19:41

Thanks for the advice  / comments everyone. 

Second on the ferry, second last off the ferry, with a considerable stretch of reversing due toblocking containers.  Just as well I seem to have had enough practice this year to get my eye in.  A short van is definitely harder than when I shunted beer tankers.  Anyway, only checks to ensure the gas bottle was off and not exporting illegal immigrants before boarding, no checks at all in Holland.  

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