What are the rules for sending marmite and creams abroad? [closed]

I want to send some marmite (in an unopened bottle), moisturiser cream and some hydro-cortisone cream to a friend travelling in Denmark? Are these prohibited for international postage?

The rules I have read just say "liquids" and "food" in the prohibited list which isn't very clear to me.

For example: I read https://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk/prohibited-items which is who I was going to post the parcel using. However that list is different from http://www.postoffice.co.uk/mail/international-what-can-i-send . The latter lists liquids over 1 litre and doesn't mention food at all as far as I can see.

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Best Answer

What are the rules for sending marmite and creams abroad?

Let's deal with this question in general. There are are a number of different potential rules that come into play:

The export rules of the initiating country.
The rules the carrier you are using.
The import rules of the receiving country.

In specifics, since you are sending items within the EU which are not banned anywhere and do not have excise duty, you are golden for export/import.

If you are using The Post Office then they will apply the Universal Postal Union (UPU) rules, if you are using an independent carrier then they will apply theirs. Your question mirrors a belief that there is a universal regulation for sending items internationally -- there isn't. The UPU binds normal post but every carrier is free to carry whatever they want (more interesting items often at a price you do not want to pay, however -- transporting spent nuclear fuel will cost a bit more than transporting coal).

Whether the company in question treats creams and (barely) edible shoeshine as liquid is perhaps easiest clarified by calling them and not waiting for someone to wander in here who happened to attempt to send these specific items by that courier.

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Can you send hand cream to Australia?

Yes, if you decide to send body lotions, moisturisers, face creams or other toiletries abroad, these will be treated as liquid items. Even if they have different consistencies, lotions and creams are delicate items for sending in the post.

Can you send food in the post UK?

The post office allows perishable food items to be shipped within the UK providing these criteria are met: Items must at a minimum be sent 1st Class as they aim to deliver items the next day, including Saturdays.

Can I send toiletries to France?

Toiletries including aerosols, perfumes, aftershave, nail varnish (or polish or gel), or liquids over 1l are not allowed. Tobacco or manufactured tobacco substitutes, along with e-cigarettes, are prohibited and restricted at various levels.

Can I send food to USA from UK?

Can I send it to the USA? When you send food to the US \u2013 commercially or as a gift \u2013 you must attach a Prior Notice of Imported Foods. See 'Information for business senders' for more details. However, you do not need to do this for food 'prepared at home and sent as a gift'.

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