Taking Packaged Thai Sauce To The Uk?

[kunash]

is it ok to bring a bottled or packaged Thai sauce to the UK? This is for my girlfriend who is coming to the UK in 2 weeks.

Can probably find it in the UK, but will be easier to bring a bottle. Dont want to bring it in if it is illegal to do so (customs)

thanks

[thecatman]

I have no idea on whether it's illegal or not, but I always bring back packet sauces/spices. I always pack them in my checked in luggage.

I don't bring back bottled items though for the fear of breaking whilst in transit.

[NamKAheng]

I don't know for UK but I always bring back package of Thai sauces, curries and bottle of sauces to Canada witout problem. I also bringing back a bag of dried chilis and prick pon (chili powder) without problem.

[Cuban]

Check with the food regulations for your customs department, but generally for most countries if the food product is shop bought and looks normal (keep the Tesco/Lotus receipt) you should have no problem. My wife had plenty of the small square plastic pouches sold at Big C for 9 Baht (price in 2005?). Even Pla-Ra was OK as it was within EU regulations for cooked fish products.

[JimShortz]

No problem at all for entering the UK with a few sauces, so long as they are carried in checked baggage of course...

See http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/imports/imports_advice/personal_imp/ for details of what can/can't be taken.