Meat Products → France

Within EU: no restrictions; from non-EU: limited

Details

Within the EU single market, meat products move freely. From non-EU countries, personal quantities of commercially processed meat products may be permitted. Fresh meat from non-EU countries is generally prohibited. France has specific rules for foie gras and certain protected products. In the reverse direction (taking meat products out of France): restricted — Meat products for personal consumption may face export limits from France for animal-health documentation reasons; commercial quantities require an Export Health Certificate.

Quantity limit

EU: unrestricted. Non-EU: commercially packaged only

Legal reference

EU Regulation 206/2010, French veterinary law

Leaving with this item

Meat products for personal consumption may face export limits from France for animal-health documentation reasons; commercial quantities require an Export Health Certificate.

Practical advice

From EU countries, no restrictions. From non-EU, only commercially packaged products. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized.

Customs authority

Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs) · https://www.douane.gouv.fr