kwilco Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Is this allowed by UK customs and the airline? (Thai Airways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Have a look here: - https://www.gov.uk/bringing-food-into-great-britain/meat-dairy-fish-animal-products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, IvorBiggun2 said: Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. What is 3 4 oz in metric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Popular Post Share Posted March 14 (edited) 5 minutes ago, kwilco said: What is 3 4 oz in metric? Come on... really ?? (ask on here instead of a very simple google search).. Thats only relevant to the 'carry-on limitation' 100ml liquid and gels regulations... Check-in baggage may be ok with chilly oil.... I'm not sure though and a search is somewhat also unclear. Edited March 14 by richard_smith237 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marin Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 28 grams in a oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Just now, richard_smith237 said: Come on... really ?? (ask on here instead of a very simple google search).. So is that fluid oz or oz by weight? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, kwilco said: So is that fluid oz or oz by weight? Nam prik is a paste...so how do UK customs classify it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, kwilco said: So is that fluid oz or oz by weight? Fluid Oz... because its related to the 'Carry on regulation' of 100ml which has been around for well over a decade in pretty much every nation... But, I suspect you know that and being deliberately ridiculous. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Why would you want to do it the first place? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 (edited) 30 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Fluid Oz... because its related to the 'Carry on regulation' of 100ml which has been around for well over a decade in pretty much every nation... But, I suspect you know that and being deliberately ridiculous. Can you find something else to do. You are being annoying and unhelpful. You obviously don't know that many airlines have changed the liquid quantities Edited March 14 by kwilco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, kwilco said: Nam prik is a paste...so how do UK customs classify it? Could easily be classified as a Gel... In which case it falls under the Gels and Liquids category. But thats not the issue, neither is it the question. The question is if Chilli oil / Chilli paste can be brought into the UK or not. This question is clearly asked from the perspective of 'prohibited and restricted imports' (i.e to prevent foreign fauna, seeds, pests etc).... its not from the perspective of carrying a liquid in hand carry on an airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Martin71 Posted March 14 Popular Post Share Posted March 14 Just take it ..worst that happens is customs confiscate it... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 (edited) So my nam prik is in 5 tubs (not three) in one "gift pack". The weight is 0.3 kgs . It looks as if the product is acceptable. But whether what state it is regarded as I wouldn't know, so should be OK in check in bags? Edited March 14 by kwilco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said: Could easily be classified as a Gel... In which case it falls under the Gels and Liquids category. But thats not the issue, neither is it the question. The question is if Chilli oil / Chilli paste can be brought into the UK or not. This question is clearly asked from the perspective of 'prohibited and restricted imports' (i.e to prevent foreign fauna, seeds, pests etc).... its not from the perspective of carrying a liquid in hand carry on an airline. Can you go away please? You are very irritating. You are now only addressing the question because you realise you didn't before and now only making suppositions. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, kwilco said: Can you fund something else to do. You are being annoying and unhelpful. You obviously don't know that many airlines have changed the liquid quantities In that case - ask which airport etc (which you didn't) - so now you are back-pedalling because I've called you out your irrelevant silliness. You are deliberately muddying the waters with irrelevant questions and you know it - the Op is not about 'carry on limits'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, kwilco said: So my nam prik is in 5 tiubs (not three) in one "gift pack". The weight is 0.3 kgs . It looks as if the product is acceptable. But whether what state it is regarded as I wouldn't know so should be OK in check in bags? Pack it in your checked luggage like any normal person.... and stop being silly trying to back pedal on your earlier ridiculousness. But first, find out if its legal to carry into the UK in the first place - which is exactly what the Op is asking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) 12 minutes ago, kwilco said: Can you go away please? You are very irritating. You are now only addressing the question because you realise you didn't before and now only making suppositions. No.. you've been called out on your facetiousness and are now back-pedalling like an immature child trying to claim a high ground after being called out for their juvenile behavior... And next you'll ask that I stop targeting you... Don't worry, I'm not targeting you at all... I'm targeting the dumb comments that anyone may make to muddy the waters of a simple question and simple thread... Can Chilly Oil / Chilly Paste be legally carried into the UK ??? .... If this was NZ or Australia - I'd say no, airing on the side of caution. But the UK is a little more relaxed about these issues. My Wife has carried Chilly Oil / Paste into the UK, but I'm not entirely sure if this is legal. I suspect the worst that would happen if stopped and checked is the paste / oil is confiscated (whereas in Aus or NZ it could attract a fine). Edited March 14 by richard_smith237 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: No.. you've been called out on tour facetiousness... and are now back-pedalling like an immature child trying to claim a high ground after being called out for their juvenile behavior... And next you'll ask that I stop targeting you... Don't worry, I'm not targeting you at all... I'm targeting the dumb comments that anyone may make to muddy the waters of a simple question and simple thread... Can Chilly Oil / Chilly Paste be legally carried into the UK.... If this was NZ or Australia - I'd say no, airing on the side of caution. But the UK is a little more relaxed about these issues. My Wife has carried Chilly Oil / Paste into the UK, but I'm not entirely sure if this is legal. I suspect the worst that would happen if stopped and checked is the paste / oil is confiscated (whereas in Aus or NZ it could attract a fine). Of all the countries in the world, Australia is probably the strictest when it comes to importation of foodstuffs, and the fines can be eye-watering. I am wondering why the OP would not simply buy nam prik in the UK, with such a polyglot nation it should be available. Chilli is chilli, it's not as if there is any subtlety to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) Up to 1 kilo of shrimp paste used to be allowed in the UK so expect no problem. Be sure to seal it well and pack in checked baggage. As @Martin71 say's worst is that it'll just get confiscated but highly unlikely to be an issue anyway. Sniffer dog got my ex-wife on arrival at Heathrow some 15 years ago her case was full of Thai curry and chilli pastes etc. That's how I know 1 kilo of shrimp paste was OK at the time as the agent said so with no problems. Edited March 14 by soi3eddie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Of all the countries in the world, Australia is probably the strictest when it comes to importation of foodstuffs, and the fines can be eye-watering. I am wondering why the OP would not simply buy nam prik in the UK, with such a polyglot nation it should be available. Chilli is chilli, it's not as if there is any subtlety to it. I don't think you really know much about nam prik. The kind I've got is a particular branded type from the South. There are so many varieties it is mind-boggling. As a 2rd gen banana-bender, I'm well aware of Australia's restrictions. Of course with the UK Brexit has thrown a spanner in works. Edited March 14 by kwilco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Just now, kwilco said: I don't think you really know much about nam prik. The kind I've got is a particular branded type from the South. There are so many varieties it is mind-boggling. Why should I want to? Heat is heat, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marin Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 12 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Chilli is chilli, it's not as if there is any subtlety to it. There very much is. Its not just a chili paste its made with several other ingredients depending on the type you want. You can bring it to the states well sealed. My wife brings it to friends and our daughters. I am hoping you mean nam prik pao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 minutes ago, Lacessit said: I am wondering why the OP would not simply buy nam prik in the UK, with such a polyglot nation it should be available. Chilli is chilli, it's not as if there is any subtlety to it. I think thats kind of the point... Chilli is not just chilli.... in the same way rice is not just rice.... Thai's have their specific preferences, I get that.... Wife certainly has her favourate for Chilli sauces etc.... I have my favourite Nam-Phrik-Ong.... Its the same as us having a preference for a specific type of BBQ sauce etc... or specific mustard etc... .... We get plenty of threads on here asking questions such as... 'where to guy Colemans English mustard" or "where to get Colemans mint sauce" etc etc... So, I can see why someone may want to carry their own, particularly as a small bit goes a long way. That said: Given the ambiguity of whether or not it is legal to carry Chilli oil / paste into the UK, as you pointed out, just buy it in the UK... OR.. as the Op is doing, double check for legality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 7 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Why should I want to? Heat is heat, no? No... Heat is not just 'heat' - I really thought a long timer here would be very aware of that. As Kwilco mentioned, there is more to it than just heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, marin said: There very much is. Its not just a chili paste its made with several other ingredients depending on the type you want. You can bring it to the states well sealed. My wife brings it to friends and our daughters. I am hoping you mean nam prik pao. I'm afraid my palate does not function at the level of you connoisseurs. The effect on my intestinal tract shows as much differentiation as having molten bismuth poured on my skin, compared to molten lead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) Whatever the OP decides to do, I hope he'll post back with his result. More of an American thing than a British thing, I'd be concerned they'd stop it just because it's so easy to package drugs to look like food. $100 worth of sealing equipment and another $100 worth of printed pouches, and boom. Edit: BTW, it wasn't always like that. Edited March 14 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: No... Heat is not just 'heat' - I really thought a long timer here would be very aware of that. As Kwilco mentioned, there is more to it than just heat. I am wondering when someone will catch on to my extracting the urine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Just now, Lacessit said: I am wondering when someone will catch on to my extracting the urine. Perhaps when you start using emojis or language that highlights such - I really thought a long timer here would be very aware of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 minutes ago, impulse said: Whatever the OP decides to do, I hope he'll post back with his result. Yeah, it would be good to know the legality of carrying such items - its difficult to dig out specifics from the websites which are vague. Wife takes a bag of food bag to the UK... usually (about 8 kgs or so), dried stuff, noodles, spices, chilly power, chilly paste, some curry pastes etc... It keeps her happy - she doesn't want a BBQ & Salad every day in the summer... but she's started making BBQ's a lot more interesting with her additions... The same at Christmas - Bubble and Squeak on Boxing day made with Larb... *(outstanding !!!).. We're back twice per year and never get stopped - but thats kind of besides the point, we could be, so knowing the exact legality of doing this stuff is good info - with so much travel, we've just become very complacent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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