Taking produce to Europe
Vidalia onions are in season here at home (Georgia, USA), and I'd like to take some with me on my upcoming trip to Europe. I know some countries are super-sensitive about importing fresh food (U.S., Australia, New Zealand, ...?) but I've never been asked about food when entering Europe, so I suspect this is okay, but want to make sure before I try. I'll land in Amsterdam en route to Sweden for a few days, and then on to Switzerland. Will I have trouble taking onions (in my hand baggage) to any of those countries?
Note, this question is related, but specifically about Denmark.
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Can I take fruit into EU from UK?
Taking fruits, vegetables, plants and plant products into the EU. You cannot take the following into the EU unless you pay to have them inspected before you leave and get a 'phytosanitary certificate': fresh fruit (apart from bananas, coconuts, dates, pineapples and durians) vegetables.Can I take fruit and vegetables to France from UK?
Plant productsYou cannot bring in actual plants, or cut plants and flowers, or fruits and vegetables or seeds. Exceptions include pineapple, banana, coconut, durians and dates as they are considered to pose no risk.What can you not take from UK to 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.Can I bring plants to Europe?
All regulated plants, plant products and other objects in passengers' personal luggage are prohibited from entry into the EU territory, unless accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.Gravitas: Is Europe finally taking on China?
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