Bringing snacks purchased in India into the EU

I am currently in India and I was planning on bringing back to Europe (Spain, in case it is relevant) some Indian Chips (packaged, about 100 to 200g each). The reason is not relevant for this question.

If I put them in my hand baggage, they will go through the x-ray machine. Will they take them away or allow me to keep them?

If I put them in my hold luggage, will there be any problems?

Does anything change with small biscuits?

If any answer depends on the value, quantity or type of the snacks, please state what is the situation in each case.

Best Answer

For the EU, the controlling technical reference for your question is found in EC Regulation 206/2009 and the other related regulations such as EC Regulation 136/2004.

I assume that 'Indian Chips' are a recipe containing potatoes (kale, bananas, and other foodstuffs qualifying as 'chips') which have been fried in oil (e.g., sunflower oil) and other spices and oils which have been cleared (e.g., paprika, pepper, chili powder and so on). That the chips have been processed and packaged for commercial consumption. And that they are similar in form and nature to the 'Indian chips' already being sold in the EU exemplified by these...

Briefly, if you are carrying small quantities of food supplements that are packaged for the final consumer then yes, it's OK.

Please also see: Importing home-baked cake into the EU

Note: the UK's implementation of the EU regulations are here. It's written in end-user language and easier to read for some people.

Note: although there is a ban on potatoes in the EU, this refers to raw, unprocessed potatoes. All of the restricted vegetable products originating in India refer to raw, unprocessed foods...

Source: http://importdetails.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Location=None&Module=IDDSearch

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Can I bring biscuits to the EU?

You can no longer take products of animal origin, such as any food or drink contain meat or dairy, or plants and plant products into the EU in your luggage, vehicle, or person. There are certain exemptions to this rule for quantities of powdered infant milk, infant food, confectionary, specialised foods and pet feed.

What food can I not take into the EU?

You cannot take the following with you into the EU : meat or products containing meat. milk or dairy products....Taking meat and dairy products into the EU

powdered infant milk.
infant food.
special food for the dietary management of a diagnosed disease, disorder or medical condition.
pet food required for medical reasons.

Can you bring food to the EU?

If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you. You can however bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.

Can I take chocolates to EU?

Common sugary snacks like chocolate, fudge and fresh custard would all be prohibited items. Products that you can't travel with as a result of the prohibition on importing meat are: blood and blood products. bone.

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