stevedasleeve
Well-Known Member
I'm off to the UK in a few weeks and planning on bringing 3 lbs of hops. Anyone had issues with this? I'll be putting the hops in my checked bags....
Thanks for any info!
Steve
Thanks for any info!
Steve
Just an update, they arrived safe and sound in my checked luggage. As well during my trip I inquired with the Enforcement Support Division of the Food Standards Agency/Imported Food Branch about hops. Here is what they told me:
Now, based upon the personal import of food that has no animal content, the following applies:You are allowed to bring a reasonable amount of these products to the UK.
For more information about personal imports you can access the Personal Imports page at our website Food Standards Agency - Personal imports
Please note that the information on our website is not product specific - all references will be to "food that has no animal content" and will not specifically mention dried hops flowers.
The advice contained in this Email should not be taken as an authoritative statement of the law or its interpretation. Only the courts can decide whether in particular circumstances an offence has been committed.
Yours sincerely
Ian Grist
Imported Food Branch
Enforcement Support Division
Food Standards Agency
Tel. 020-7276 8018 Fax. 020-7276 8463
Email [email protected]
So a good rule of thumb would be that bringing in up to 2kg of hops from the US into England shouldn't be a problem.Quote:
You can bring back reasonable quantities of food that does not contain anything of animal origin. For large amounts, if it is considered to be for commercial purposes then it may be subject to checks by the port health authorities at the point of import.
Personal imports of fruit and raw vegetables from outside the EU may be subject to a limit of 2kg due to plant health restrictions
I do try to be all-natural.Naturally, nobody was of real help
I do try to be all-natural.
I have HAD it with these motherf--ing hops on this motherf--ing plane!
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