Quick answer
Usually yes through security: solid food is allowed, while sauces, soups and spreads count as liquids. What you can bring into a country is set by its customs and biosecurity rules, and many ban meat, dairy, fruit or plants.
Fresh food, plants and seeds
Carry-on: Usually yes through security (liquids rule for sauces etc.)
Checked bag: Yes
Quantity / limit: No aviation limit
What food can I bring into each country?
| Country | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Declare all food, plants, animals incl. pets; penalties up to CAD 1,300 | cbsa-asfc.gc.ca 5 Nov 2026 |
| Fiji | Declare all food, plants, animal products, used equipment to Biosecurity Authority; spot fine FJD 400 | frcs.org.fj 5 Nov 2026 |
| Grenada | Fruit & vegetables listed as prohibited | gaa.gd 6 Nov 2026 |
| India | Live animals/birds incl. pets restricted; plants, fruits, seeds restricted; wildlife products prohibited | cbic.gov.in 5 Nov 2026 |
| Kenya | Pets allowed with documents, must travel with owner | kra.go.ke 5 Nov 2026 |
| Lesotho | Plant and animal products restricted/prohibited (pulses, dairy, livestock, eggs, wool, hides listed) | rsl.org.ls 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lithuania | Ag products and feed from Russia/Belarus banned since 3 Jun 2024; potatoes prohibited; up to 5 kg fruit & veg for private use | muitine.lrv.lt 6 Nov 2026 |
| Malaysia | Food exempt up to RM150 total; plants not stated on page | customs.gov.my 5 Nov 2026 |
| Maldives | Pork prohibited | maldiveshighcommission.uk 5 Nov 2026 |
| Serbia | Special permits needed for live animals, animal products and pets; pets need permanent marking, plus veterinary passport | oslo.mfa.gov.rs 6 Nov 2026 |
| Sri Lanka | Fresh fruit (apples, grapes, mangoes, peaches, kiwi) banned and destroyed; plants need Plant Quarantine permit, plus phytosanitary cert; animals need Animal Quarantine approval | customs.gov.lk 5 Nov 2026 |
| Switzerland | Meat (excl. game) 1 kg duty-free | bazg.admin.ch 5 Nov 2026 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Food (meat, fruit, vegetables) must be declared on Form C15 | tntairports.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Meat and dairy from most non-EU countries banned; plant products restricted; CITES permits | gov.uk 5 Nov 2026 |
| United States | Declare all meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals; undeclared prohibited items confiscated; penalty up to USD 1,000 first offence | cbp.gov 5 Nov 2026 |