Anyone been caught at customs yet? (1 Viewer)

[StephandJohn]

Been thinking about what (if any) food we could take when we finally get over to 'Le'Continent'
Although we like eating and buying locally there's few things we really miss; gravy granules, Heinz ketchup, Colman's mustard, curry, custard. tea bags, marmite.
I know, I know -maybe sounds ridiculously English, but we like them.
Would we be allowed to take them?
Steph

 

[Swifter]

Been thinking about what (if any) food we could take when we finally get over to 'Le'Continent'
Although we like eating and buying locally there's few things we really miss; gravy granules, Heinz ketchup, Colman's mustard, curry, custard. tea bags, marmite.
I know, I know -maybe sounds ridiculously English, but we like them.
Would we be allowed to take them?
Steph

Yes . I think it’s dairy and meat products that are restricted

 

[duane0001]

Customs if they took my yorkshire tea away

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[Oscar]

As we understand it Marmite is OK but Bovril is not. Maybe vegetable gravy granules if they're vegan?

 

[Swifter]

As we understand it Marmite is OK but Bovril is not. Maybe vegetable gravy granules if they're vegan?

Is really going to come to that ?
Customs searching Motorhomes and snatching up all the Bovril from OAPs ?

 

[Figaro]

Lots of hiding places on a motorhome .......... just saying !

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[St3v3]

As we understand it Marmite is OK but Bovril is not.

Don't throw away that empty Marmite jar

 

[Potty]

Customs if they took my yorkshire tea away

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You can buy Yorkshire Tea in France. That’s where we got our Yorkshire Tree (correct spelling!) tin.

 

[Potty]

Don't throw away that empty Marmite jar

Would a French Customs Officer know what Marmite is?

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[Oscar]

Have a look at these - some interesting info .............

Nando's sauce is latest victim of Brexit as Spain seize man's personal stash | Metro News

Taking food into the EU | MotorhomeFun | The Motorhome Support and Social Network

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[Tanya_and_Mick]

Having recently traversing the tunnel - post 01/01 I was not asked any additional questions and all seemed BAU from a customs perspective...

 

[spitfire]

Been thinking about what (if any) food we could take when we finally get over to 'Le'Continent'
Although we like eating and buying locally there's few things we really miss; gravy granules, Heinz ketchup, Colman's mustard, curry, custard. tea bags, marmite.
I know, I know -maybe sounds ridiculously English, but we like them.
Would we be allowed to take them?
Steph

We do have Heinz ketchup and if you want custard buy the mix for flan and use as custard powder but don’t add sugar as is already in the mix . Curry well you can buy curry powder or if it is ready made sauces we have Pataks . Tea bags in the English aisle . Mustard too but depends on shop

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[Northernraider]

Lots of hiding places on a motorhome .......... just saying !

Exactly ive a few hidden compartments and i figure unless they are sending yiu through a scanner it would be very easy to tuck a few items away in a motorhome.

To be honest last year when my van was violated by french customs inside they never even checked any of the outside lockers or garages ....mental

 

[OllyHughes]

It's not the humans that concern me, it's my 4 legged friends where the problem lies, they have a special diet dog food not readily available in France. Hay ho life gets more complicated as the day go on

 

[StephandJohn]

We do have Heinz ketchup and if you want custard buy the mix for flan and use as custard powder but don’t add sugar as is already in the mix . Curry well you can buy curry powder or if it is ready made sauces we have Pataks . Tea bags in the English aisle . Mustard too but depends on shop

As you say; we've found it depends on the shop and as we travel every couple of days or so it's a bit hit and miss.
We think we'll be going directly to Spain so won't be in France at all. I know on the Costas getting English stuff is easy but we're going along the coast to Santiago so it might not be so easy. It all adds to the adventure .
It's not a massive problem - although it would be if we're not allowed tea bags. Then there would be trouble!

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[duane0001]

Do you have to change out your English air for French air in your tyres?

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Exactly ive a few hidden compartments and i figure unless they are sending yiu through a scanner it would be very easy to tuck a few items away in a motorhome.

To be honest last year when my van was violated by french customs inside they never even checked any of the outside lockers or garages ....mental

Was that going back to the UK or coming from?

 

[LeonC]

Do you have to change out your English air for French air in your tyres?

I've heard a lot about French aires ...

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[Spriddler]

It's not the humans that concern me, it's my 4 legged friends where the problem lies, they have a special diet dog food not readily available in France. Hay ho life gets more complicated as the day go on

I'm pretty certain I've read that special dietary/medicinal foods with meat or dairy for us and pets is permitted. Perhaps a note from your doc or vet is required but that does seem a bit OTT.

 

[Oscar]

It's not the humans that concern me, it's my 4 legged friends where the problem lies, they have a special diet dog food not readily available in France. Hay ho life gets more complicated as the day go on

Personal Imports | Food Safety (europa.eu)

Mentions special dog food - but 2kg?

 

[duane0001]

What about my poo tank, I am pretty sure it will contain some remains of UK meat and dairy products!

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[Two on Tour]

Buy yourself a new unused toilet cassette and store your contraband in there for the journey through customs.

 

[Oscar]

Don't throw away that empty Marmite jar

Wonder how many Funsters will now be saving jars and containers for future use? Recycling at its best

 

[Oscar]

Safe Can Heinz Baked Beans The Perfect Hiding Place!: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

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[Northernraider]

Was that going back to the UK or coming from?

Neither it was coming in to france from Belgium ....they ransacked my van damaged my step they were even in my wallet , squirted toothpaste , shower gel etc in the sink , pulled lots of clothes etc out of cupboards ....made a right mess inside yet not once did they ask to see inside lockers or garage etc ..
Then when i was told i could go i seen them flagging in another uk van

This was on my return trip November 2019

 

[Oscar]

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Just seen this - don't know how factual it is ..........................

 

[Northernraider]

Safe Can Heinz Baked Beans The Perfect Hiding Place!: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

Well thats just ruined where i keep my spare keys .....may aswell throw that in the bin now you've told everyone

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[Oscar]

Well thats just ruined where i keep my spare keys .....may aswell throw that in the bin now you've told everyone

Think it might be you who've just told everyone!

 

[Northernraider]

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Just seen this - don't know how factual it is ..........................

Its the express so not much credibility ....but lets hope so as i think the amount of food thats going to be wasted is a disgrace

 

[Two on Tour]

Wonder how many Funsters will now be saving jars and containers for future use? Recycling at its best

The problem I now have, is being a Bovril man, I have to now find someone that likes Marmite to part with their old jar.

Are Marmite jars now going to have a resale value on the Classified section ?

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