Can I bring old Dutch cheese to Canada?
I've asked the similar question for the US and the answer was yes. I think it should be a similar situation?
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I posted the question without completing a good search (Guilty, to be spoiled by amazing community help).
I found already several links that prove it is possible:
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Can I bring cheese home from the Netherlands?
Food ProductsUnpasteurized or raw milk cheeses are prohibited, but the popular cheese varieties in the Netherlands\u2014like Gouda and Edam\u2014are fine. Fresh produce can be brought but to do requires a lot of hassle.Can you bring cheese back from Amsterdam to us?
Food and Agricultural Products Declare all agricultural products when entering the U.S. Cheese (only vacuum packed and pasteurized, no cheeses made of raw milk). Most Dutch cheeses like Gouda, Edam and Leerdam are allowed.Can I bring cheese from Switzerland to Canada?
First, you must declare all food, even food that is allowed. Note they do not distinguish among cheese types as you have done - it's all allowed.Can I bring unpasteurized cheese to the US?
Bringing Cheese to the US Long story short, US Customs does not allow you to bring any unpasteurized cheese that has been aged for less than 60 days. That is the same rule that the US uses about raw milk cheese for sale domestically. Any unpasteurized cheese must be aged for 60 days or more in order to be allowed.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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