Dutch TV community NPO 1 filmed officers explaining to drivers that travellers from exterior the EU are banned from bringing in meat and dairy.
Drivers had been advised that the transfer was attributable to Brexit, the BBC reported.
“Since Brexit, you might be now not allowed to deliver sure meals to Europe, like meat, fruit, greens, fish, that form of stuff,” one border guard advised drivers.
In a single occasion of sandwich confiscation, a stunned sounding driver requested if he may not less than preserve the bread.
Drivers had been advised that the transfer was attributable to Brexit
/ REUTERS )The border guard replies: “No, all the pieces can be confiscated – welcome to the Brexit, sir. I am sorry.”
The UK Authorities’s personal steerage warns lorry drivers of “extra restrictions” round imports.
“You can not deliver POAO (merchandise of an animal origin) akin to these containing meat or dairy (e.g. a ham and cheese sandwich) into the EU”, the steerage says.
“There are exceptions to this rule for sure portions of powdered toddler milk, toddler meals, particular meals, or particular processed pet feed.”
The European Fee’s web site says that the ban is required with a view to defend European animal well being from “harmful pathogens” akin to Foot and Mouth Illness and classical swine fever.
