Meat Products → Italy

Personal imports of meat from non-EU countries are prohibited under EU Regulation (EC) 206/2009.

Details

Italy, as an EU Member State, enforces Regulation (EC) 206/2009 which bans personal consignments of meat and meat products from non-EU countries. This includes processed, cured, and fresh meats of all animal species. The prohibition is designed to prevent introduction of foot-and-mouth disease and other animal pathogens. Italian customs (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli) and veterinary border posts (Posti di Ispezione Frontaliera) enforce the ban. Non-compliant items are confiscated and may result in administrative fines. Products from other EU Member States meeting EU sanitary standards are generally exempt.

Quantity limit

Zero — all quantities from non-EU countries prohibited

Legal reference

Regulation (EC) 206/2009 on personal consignments of products of animal origin; enforced by ADM and Ministero della Salute border veterinary posts

Practical advice

Do not pack meat products from non-EU countries in your luggage for travel to Italy. Consume or dispose of them before boarding your flight to avoid confiscation at the border.

Customs authority

Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM — Customs and Monopolies Agency) · https://www.adm.gov.it