Cheese to Spain?

[lloyd1e]

Does anyone know if I can take cheese to Spain? I have looked on the DEFRA website and can find plenty of info of what you can bring in but not what can go out. My brother wants some 'interesting' cheese!

[dzug]

Given that Spain has even more indigenous cheeses than France (well maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but not much) it seems a bit unnecessary.....

However, import of foodstuffs of animal origin into Spain from 'third counties' is prohibited. I assume that 'third countries' means those outside the EU, so from the UK you should be OK. Quote follows:

Starting May 1, 2004, pursuant to European Commission Regulation 745/2004 of April 16, 2004, travellers from third countries (including the United States and Canada) are prohibited from taking foodstuffs of animal origin to Spain for their personal consumption as part of their luggage. This prohibition affects all meats, meat products, milk, and dairy products. Exceptions are those specified in Annex I (powdered infant milk, infant food, and food required for medical reasons, packaged in commercial containers and not needing refrigeration before opening) and those specified in Art. 1, paragraphs 2 and 3.

[mushroom25]

cabrales cheese is quite, um, interesting, particularly "con gusano"......
http://www.cheese.com/Description.asp?Name=Cab rales

[lloyd1e]

Many thanks for your help. They do like the cheeses in Spain but they wanted a bit of Wensleydale or something similar!

[mrsann]

I lived there for many years so know what you meen about English favourites.We never had a problem taking cheese from U.K. as common market products are usually o.k. good luck anyway you can but try