What it means for you

The United Kingdom Government has temporarily forbid people to bring cheese and some meats from the European Union (EU) to the country to stop the spread of feet and mouth disease.

But what does that mean in practice, and should you worry?

Pork, beef, lamb, lamb, goat, deer meat and any other product made of these meats, such as sausages, have been banned from the EU. It also applies to pet food.

In addition, milk and dairy products have also been banned, such as butter, cheese and yogurt, from the EU.

Its items cover items such as sandwiches and cured meats, as well as raw meats and milk “, regardless of whether it is packaged or packaged or has the prohibition bought from the tax free.”

However, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other product made of thesis.

The measure is only addressed to people who arrive in Great Britain, as in England, Wales or Scotland, of the EU.

It does not apply to Northern Ireland, which has its own measures to contain feet and mouth disease.

The prohibition covers anyone who travels through any mode of transport, either by plane, train, bus or car.

But those who arrive in Great Britain will not be imposed from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Island of Man.

The prohibition only applies to travelers who bring articles personally, not commercial, such as farmers or stores.

The reason, according to the United Kingdom government, is that commercial imports of meat and cheese face higher standards to which people are subject.

They must go through thermal treatment, which is to kill germs and come with health certificates signed by veterinarians.

The disease is usually propagated among animals through direct contact. But they can also catch it by eating contaminated meat or dairy products.

Any product of animal origin, such as meat and dairy, could be contaminated with the disease of the feet and mouth.

Even if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown in a way that could come into contact with the feeding of wildlife or domestic cattle, that presents a risk.

The disease of the feet and mouth is harmless to humans and there are no cases in the United Kingdom, but it is very contagious for animals.

It affects cattle, sheep, pigs and, according to the government, “other animals of clovenes such as wild boar, deer, flames and alpacas.”

Animals that catch it generally fall with a high temperature before developing blisters, usually around the mouth or feet. It can make the animals lame and, for the very young, they are in deaths.

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs presented the measure on Saturday, April 12 and did not give a completion date.

The BBC understands that the prohibition will remain in place until the government believes that there is no significant risk of travelers who bring meat and dairy products to Great Britain.

The Government launched last Friday before the prohibition went into force on Saturday.

The airlines that will inform the passengers of the rules and has launched a digital and social networks campaign, and to Border Control.

However, many people who have traveled from the EU to Britain since the weekend told the BBC that they were not aware of the measure and were not affected, without signs at the airport and without controls.

Any person who travels must follow the rules.

The government says that articles could be timed and destroyed on the border and, in severe cases, criminals could be fed up up to £ 5,000 in England.

No, travelers are normally allowed to bring meat and dairy products to the EU from the United Kingdom for personal use.

However, this has nothing to do with the last announcement: it has the case from Brexit, with the United Kingdom facing the same as any other country that is not EU.

But there is an exemption for powdered milk, baby food or special foods for humans or animals where there is a medical need.