Can you take cured meats to Switzerland?
Switzerland may have all the chocolate you could wish for, but when it comes to cold cuts and cured meats, it leaves a lot to be desired. That's why many of our compatriots wonder whether it is possible to take cured meats to Switzerland. Don't worry: the answer is yes, although there are a few important points to bear in mind. Let's take a look!
What conditions do I need to meet to travel to Switzerland with cured meats?
Switzerland is a European country, but it is not part of the European Union. Although the EU rules that apply between Member States do not apply to Switzerland, the country has reached various agreements with the EU to facilitate movement across its borders. For example, you can travel to the country with all kinds of medication, provided that the quantity does not exceed what is needed for 30 days. But let's focus on food.
The country allows the entry of fresh meat and meat products coming from neighbouring countries, North America or Oceania, with a limit per person and day.
1 kg
of meat or cured meats per person and day. Also valid for minors.
5 kg
of butter, margarine or oil per person. A considerably higher allowance.
12 packs
of 80 g sliced packs per person equal almost exactly 1 kg.
How to take it in perfect condition
Our recommendation is to carry cured meats in vacuum-packed sliced packs. Vacuum packaging isolates the meat from oxygen and protects the product perfectly without the need for a fridge, as long as it is kept away from heat sources.
Products you can take
You can take cured meats to Switzerland without any problem! You don't have to give up the irresistible taste of Spanish cured meats.
