Are you allowd food in checked luggage international flights?

Question

Im flying from TX to London, i was wondering if i can bring a hole suitcase full of food over there for the family (we dont have allot of the stuff you sell here there) So is a hole suitcase exceptable if its just boxed goods like cookies and cereal? what about cans and jars? THANKS EVERYONE

Answer 1

yes i'm not sure about jars though

Answer 2

no cans and gars, they could be used as weapn

Answer 3

watch the weight, it can only weigh so much.

Answer 4

Better check with English customs. They do not like foreign foods coming in without inspection and it could be a crime.

Answer 5

Check out the actual rules:

http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/illegali...

Answer 6

i am not a reliable source, so dont take my word for it. but, i do know what they stopped a friend of mine in the uk from bringing to see us here in nj.

as long as its not liquid or meat or something, they shouldnt have a problem. i dont see cans as an issue, maybe jars, but boxed stuff is fine.

if you call your airline and ask - im sure they will be able to tell you. if anyone gives you a problem at security, tell them that the airline already said its ok. theyr your best bet.

Answer 7

yup you are

Answer 8

I would contact the English Embassy before you leave. I know that if you were coming to Australia, you would probably have most of the food confiscated. We have very strict quarantine rules here. I am not sure about England though. So to save yourself the money for the food, and fines, and possibly jail. Check with the English Embassy.