Bringing foods from Mexico to UK

I'm travelling to Mexico for several weeks with my Mexican wife, and we wish to bring a number of things back with us, but we're worried about if anything is not allowed.

We know that we can only bring one bottle of spirits with us each, but does anyone know if there are any other restrictions we should know about? We are planning on bringing lots of fresh Chillis, various canned goods and salsas, possibly Wahaca cheese, and even possibly dried crickets (grasshoppers).

Does anyone know if any of the above are forbidden from being brought into the UK, or if there is any value/weight limit?

Many thanks

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Can I bring food from Mexico to UK?

There are no specific laws or standards that apply and, if they are dried and packaged, there is usually no objection. But, individual ingredients, additives or packaging methods may involve health restrictions or food restrictions.

What can I bring from Mexico to UK?

You can split this allowance - so you could bring in 100 cigarettes and 25 cigars (both half of your allowance)....You can bring in one from the following:

200 cigarettes.
100 cigarillos.
50 cigars.
250g tobacco.
200 sticks of tobacco for electronic heated tobacco devices.

Are you allowed to bring food back from Mexico?

You can bring back most prepared/baked food, including condiments, vinegar, oils, packaged spices, honey, coffee, tea, and certain cheeses.

Can I bring fruit back from Mexico to UK?

You cannot bring in most fruit or vegetables unless you have a 'phytosanitary' (plant health) certificate for them. You can get a certificate from the plant health authorities in the country you're leaving. You can only bring in the following without a phytosanitary certificate: pineapple.

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