Overview of Egg Yolk Pastry Shipping Regulations by Country
Egg yolk pastries are beloved traditional festival gifts, and many people wish to send them to friends and family overseas. However, various countries have strict import regulations for food containing egg yolk and meat ingredients. This article compiles the latest regulations, exceptions, and penalties for violations in various countries to help you successfully ship egg yolk pastries overseas.
Detailed Regulations by Country
United Kingdom
- Restrictions: Prohibited to contain salted egg yolk or meat. Requires complete commercial packaging with labeling of product name, manufacturer, nutritional information, etc.
- Penalties: Non-compliant packages will be detained or destroyed, with costs borne by the sender.
United States
- Restrictions: Prohibited to contain salted egg yolk or meat. Complete packaging and labeling required, declared value limited to within $100. FDA prior notice for food import required.
- Penalties: Non-compliant packages may be returned or destroyed, with the sender bearing costs and fines.
Australia
- Restrictions: Strictly prohibited to contain egg yolk or meat ingredients. Requires complete packaging and labeling.
- Penalties: Non-compliant packages will be seized and destroyed, with the sender paying inspection fees (starting from 150 AUD).
Japan
- Restrictions: Prohibited to contain meat or egg products. Complete packaging and labeling required. MSDS certificate may be needed for powders or liquids.
- Penalties: Non-compliant packages will be detained and destroyed, with the sender paying additional fees.
Thailand
- Restrictions: Customs prohibit personal import of any food items, including egg yolk pastries.
- Penalties: Forced shipments will be confiscated and destroyed, with the sender bearing disposal costs.
Regulations for Other European Countries
- Germany: Prohibited to contain egg yolk or meat, requires complete packaging and labeling. Violations result in detention and destruction.
- France: Direct courier shipping prohibited, must go through customs brokers. Violations result in return shipping.
- Netherlands: Strictly prohibited for personal courier shipping. Violations result in detention and destruction.
- Spain: Prohibited to ship food containing egg or meat. Violations result in detention, return, or destruction.
International Air Shipping Food Guidelines
Prohibited Food Categories
- Foods containing meat/seafood ingredients
- Meat extracts, meat powder, seasonings
- Canned meat and seafood, processed jerky, sausages, etc.
- Dairy products
- Foods containing cheese, fresh cream, milk powder, etc.
- Foods containing animal ingredients
- Salted egg yolk products, fish skin crackers, collagen powder, etc.
- Agricultural products and plant-based ingredients
- Maple syrup, pure honey, white rice, Chinese herbal medicines, etc.
Summary
Shipping egg yolk pastries overseas faces many challenges, as various countries have strict regulations on foods containing egg yolk, meat, dairy, and other ingredients. Violations may result in package detention, return, or destruction, with costs borne by the sender. It is recommended to thoroughly check the regulations of the destination country before shipping to ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary losses.