Oat Milk to France

Brummycraig

Brummycraig

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Morning

Does anyone know if it's ok to travel across the border from UK to France with Oat Milk on board?

TIA
 
Brummycraig said:
Morning

Does anyone know if it's ok to travel across the border from UK to France with Oat Milk on board?

TIA
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Don't see why not, as it is not dairy along with the soy milk that Yvette has, plus you will struggle to find anyone that has had their fridge checked on the way in to France.
We just take what we like in our fridge when we head into Europe.
 
I use Flora Pro Active which happens to be vegan so is fine for lactose intolerant son when he’s home. We’re bound to have a tub open when we cross so I always put it in the fridge. In theory that should be fine too. I think it’s very rare for fridges to be checked. Just about unheard of landing in France. One or two in Santander I think I saw on a thread. I’m going to risk it.

We sleep overnight at Poole ferry so it’s handy to have a few bits in the fridge for brekkie before departure and lunch even on arrival if we’ve not eaten onboard.

I think most people know that there are shops in France, the OP was asking a perfectly reasonable question.

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The checks coming from EU to UK will probably be massively increased from last Friday due to Foot & Mouth scares so there may be some extra staff around for outbound checks as well.
 
carolyn said:
I use Flora Pro Active which happens to be vegan so is fine for lactose intolerant son when he’s home. We’re bound to have a tub open when we cross so I always put it in the fridge. In theory that should be fine too. I think it’s very rare for fridges to be checked. Just about unheard of landing in France. One or two in Santander I think I saw on a thread. I’m going to risk it.

We sleep overnight at Poole ferry so it’s handy to have a few bits in the fridge for brekkie before departure and lunch even on arrival if we’ve not eaten onboard.

I think most people know that there are shops in France, the OP was asking a perfectly reasonable question.
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If you were referring to Widge's comment he actually said that non dairy milks were widely available.
 
dunnah01 said:
The checks coming from EU to UK will probably be massively increased from last Friday due to Foot & Mouth scares so there may be some extra staff around for outbound checks as well.
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As the Foot & Mouth problem is on the continent, I would have thought that the increased checks would be people coming back with dairy and meat from the continent which is not illegal to do, rather than those going from the UK. :unsure:
 
Thanks peeps, my wife is rather partial to a particular brand of oat milk and many others we've tried don't cut the mustard so I was just thinking we'd travel with a carton or 2....I drink normal milk but don't mind the one she uses in a coffee so would also be handy for a cuppa before we get to a supermarket over there.
 
Two on Tour said:
As the Foot & Mouth problem is on the continent, I would have thought that the increased checks would be people coming back with dairy and meat from the continent which is not illegal to do, rather than those going from the UK. :unsure:
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The rules have changed in the last few days, no dairy or meat products allowed, to be brought back now, there is a thread about the introduction of the new rules
 
carolyn said:
I use Flora Pro Active which happens to be vegan so is fine for lactose intolerant son when he’s home. We’re bound to have a tub open when we cross so I always put it in the fridge. In theory that should be fine too. I think it’s very rare for fridges to be checked. Just about unheard of landing in France. One or two in Santander I think I saw on a thread. I’m going to risk it.

We sleep overnight at Poole ferry so it’s handy to have a few bits in the fridge for brekkie before departure and lunch even on arrival if we’ve not eaten onboard.

I think most people know that there are shops in France, the OP was asking a perfectly reasonable question.
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I am sure the OP knows there are shops in france, but not knowing the OP, it may have been their first visit, if so not aware what is available, or what it is called, it's Avione, in case anyone didn't know. I usually buy Lidl's bio Avoine milk.

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Wanders from Glos said:
I was trying to be helpful, by suggesting you don’t need to worry, in case you weren't sure if they sold it there. Wish I hadn’t bothered now.
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Sorry for the response but I get a bit frustrated with replies where people aren't answering the actual question and don't appear to have read the thread....If you felt your reply was helpful then I apologise again. Thanks for your contribution.
 
Brummycraig said:
Thanks peeps, my wife is rather partial to a particular brand of oat milk and many others we've tried don't cut the mustard so I was just thinking we'd travel with a carton or 2....I drink normal milk but don't mind the one she uses in a coffee so would also be handy for a cuppa before we get to a supermarket over there.
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Out of interest, which brand does she prefer, in case it is available over here
 
Brummycraig said:
Oat-ly Barister Edition....would be interesting to know, as it's not in every supermarket in the UK.
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Surprisingly it is available, not that I have ever seen it the nearest to us is about 2 1/2 hours away, but their website has a map

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Two on Tour said:
As the Foot & Mouth problem is on the continent, I would have thought that the increased checks would be people coming back with dairy and meat from the continent which is not illegal to do, rather than those going from the UK. :unsure:
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It IS illegal at the moment, because there are now restrictions on the import of meat products from the EU due to food & mouth disease. The ban took effect from 12 April. You are no longer allowed to bring in ANY beef, sheep, goat or pork products, or dairy products. This includes 'personal items'.
From the Gov.uk website:

Information for travellers entering GB​

From Saturday 12 April, it will be illegal for travellers from all EU countries entering Great Britain to bring items like sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats or milk into the country. This is regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free.

Detailed information is available for the public which sets out a limited set of exemptions from these rules. For example, a limited amount of infant milk, medical foods and certain composite products like chocolate, confectionery, bread, cakes, biscuits and pasta continue to be allowed.

Those found with these items will need to either surrender them at the border or will have them seized and destroyed. In serious cases, those found with these items run the risk of incurring fines of up to £5,000 in England.

This disease is tragic and life-destroying (not just for the poor animals affected), so I would hope that people will take the new restrictions seriously. The last outbreak in the UK caused enormous suffering and worry for many, including my local organic dairy farmer friends.
 

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