Taking Food to Europe in your Fridge

Mike and Chris replied on 22/09/2021 07:09

Posted on 22/09/2021 07:09

Hello Motor-homers Does anyone know the updated information about what you can take to Europe (France) in your Fridge and Freezer from the UK? Some forums say no Dairy and Meat products, others say its ok to take these items
Also need to check if you need to turn your Fridge/Freezer off on the overnight ferry crossing We assume you would have to turn all gas off etc  Any tips would be great Thanks 

Christine and. Mike 

Reply from the Community Manager 14/05/24

We know a lot of people are still searching for information on what food you can take to Europe and our overseas team are always happy to help our members. There are restrictions on the food that you can carry into the EU. You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into the EU; there are some exceptions, e.g. certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, special food or pet food required for medical reasons. You cannot take plants including fruit and vegetables with the exception of bananas, coconuts, dates, pineapples and durians.

I hope this helps and for more overseas travel advice including information on taking food to Europe in your motorhome or caravan please visit our Travelling in Europe after Brexit page. smile

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Tammygirl replied on 30/04/2023 17:51

Posted on 30/04/2023 17:51

We are over in France just now, this is the 4th time since Brexit.

I brought what I always bring, lots of meat. The prices over here have always been expensive but now it's extortionate.

It's only been 6mths since we were last here but the price rises are like back in the UK.

We came St Malo this time and was not stopped. 

Jamsdad replied on 02/05/2023 22:56

Posted on 02/05/2023 22:56

Helpful update Tanmmygirl. Confims my long-held impression that no one has been stopped and had their fridge inspected. I really do think its time for everyone to stop worrying about this!

Rufs replied on 03/05/2023 08:50

Posted on 30/04/2023 17:51 by Tammygirl

We are over in France just now, this is the 4th time since Brexit.

I brought what I always bring, lots of meat. The prices over here have always been expensive but now it's extortionate.

It's only been 6mths since we were last here but the price rises are like back in the UK.

We came St Malo this time and was not stopped. 

Posted on 03/05/2023 08:50

we found the same, at Santander they did ask to look inside the caravan, but it was only a case of open the door, quick look inside the bathroom and the wardrobe and then the thumbs up.

Not familiar with French prices recently, but have noticed that prices in Spain are on the up, and electricity is very expensive, my guess is that this will soon be reflected in pitch prices.

replied on 03/05/2023 08:58

Posted on 30/04/2023 17:51 by Tammygirl

We are over in France just now, this is the 4th time since Brexit.

I brought what I always bring, lots of meat. The prices over here have always been expensive but now it's extortionate.

It's only been 6mths since we were last here but the price rises are like back in the UK.

We came St Malo this time and was not stopped. 

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