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Deniz1
Joined: 28/07/2009
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21/09/2010 10:38 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 1 of 11 in Discussion |
| Any one know if we can take fresh lemons back to the uk? |
MaggieAndBernie
Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012
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21/09/2010 10:44 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 2 of 11 in Discussion |
| Deniz I don't know if it it's legal but I have taken lemons & bananas back to UK many times. I wrap them in some newspaper then put in a carrier bag in my hold luggage. I figure if I ever get the bag searched I'll plead ignorance and let them confiscate them.
Maggie |
Tenakoutou
Joined: 27/07/2009
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21/09/2010 13:03 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 3 of 11 in Discussion |
| You'd be 'in for the high jump' if you tried to smuggle any plant or animal matter into new Zealand, or Australia!
I doubt if the regs. are any different in UK.
Even as ridiculous as it is, TRNC is not recognised [for Customs purposes] as EU!
Personally, I wouldn't take the risk, because if caught, you could get a substantial fine, and you'll find out that 'ignorance of the law is no excuse'. |
mitsi
Joined: 14/08/2008
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21/09/2010 13:19 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 4 of 11 in Discussion |
| Why would you want to take them back? They're plentiful and cheaper in the UK anywaY. Now bringing stuff in make s sense. Asparagus, Savoy cabbage, King Edward potatoes and some properly hung meat would be really nice. |
Pipie
Joined: 05/01/2008
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21/09/2010 13:43 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 5 of 11 in Discussion |
| I always take Cyprus potatoes back in my suitcase, just love cyprus chips !! |
MaggieAndBernie
Joined: 26/07/2008
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21/09/2010 13:47 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 6 of 11 in Discussion |
| My grandchildren love the small sweet bananas from my garden and it's nice to have my own cyprus lemons to cook with/put in my v & t. Like I say I've been taking some back for years no problem - so far!
Maggie |
Deniz1
Joined: 28/07/2009
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21/09/2010 17:08 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 7 of 11 in Discussion |
| I looked on the Defra uk site and potatoes are banned as they can contain potato blight organisms. Citrus fruit is allowed but no meat products or dairy products. This applies to north cyprus as it is outside EU restrictions according to the government website
The reason my daughter wants to take lemons back to uk is they are from Mums tree. |
andrew4232
Joined: 04/07/2009
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21/09/2010 17:11 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 8 of 11 in Discussion |
| potatoes were banned years ago because of the Colorado beetles that can wipe out potato stock |
MaggieAndBernie
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21/09/2010 17:23 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 9 of 11 in Discussion |
| Msg 7 thanks for that Deniz - nice to know I haven't been breaking the law all this time after all!
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Deniz1
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21/09/2010 17:53 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 10 of 11 in Discussion |
| On the uk goverment website it says the whole of cyprus comes under the EU except for certain food stuffs then we are classed as non EU oh make up your minds! |
Pugwash
Joined: 06/09/2010
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21/09/2010 18:48 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 11 of 11 in Discussion |
| Citrus ok for sure, no harm to UK |
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