British holidaymakers issued a warning about an easily made mistake they could see in the fine of the fine European Unioa.
Tourists who bring ready-made sandwiches in an EU country may be at risk of being fined due to the regulations of the block.
Maryanne Sparks, of European waterwaysissued a warning to tourists bringing sandwiches on their journey.
She says, ‘If you travel from a non-EU country to the EU, you are not allowed to take any meat or dairy products with you – This includes those you would find in a meal sandwich. ‘
British tourists must follow and be penalized the rules for holidaymakers who are not EU country if they break it.
Maryanne adds: ‘If you arrive in the EU, you may need to undergo official controls by the authorities.
‘If you carry any unexplained meat or dairy products, they will be confiscated and destroyed. In addition, you can be fined or face criminal prosecution. ‘
The European Commission explains that personal goods containing “meat, milk or their products” can pose a real risk to animal health throughout the trade union.
British holidaymakers received a warning about an easily made mistake they could fined in the European Union
Tourists who bring ready-made sandwiches in an EU country may run the risk of being fined because of the regulations of the block
“It is safe to digest these sandwiches at the airport and on the plane, but it must be disposed of before you get off the flight or as soon as you enter the terminal on the other side,” says Maryanne.
She adds: “To avoid fines or possible criminal prosecution, ensure that any meat or dairy products are not transported to the EU.”
Travelers may not bring meat, milk or their products to the EU, but there are exceptions for powdered milk and baby food.
Holidaymakers may bring up to 20 kg of fish in the EU or up to 2 kg of honey, living oysters, living mussels and snails.
The rules do not apply to tourists traveling between EU member states or for animal products from Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino or Switzerland.
