Certain food items brought into Australia, even small amounts or ingredients for cooking, need to be declared. Click on the item you would like to bring or mail to Australia. Please note that this list includes only the most common enquires.
There might be additional requirements. From April 17, , new rules state that if a visitor fails to declare anything that cannot be imported, the officers at immigration clearance points may shorten or cancel their visa. ABF says the people found guilty of not following these rules may be prevented from returning to Australia for three years. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Shilpa Shetty alleges racial discrimination by Qantas staff at Sydney airport. Coming soon: Big change in the way passports are used. Follow Punjabi on Social. See Travel Advice and Advisories for important advice to help you to make informed decisions and to travel safely while you are abroad. If you bring food into Canada for personal use, be aware of federal import requirements. They apply whether you are a traveller or are buying food online.
So be sure to pack and shop wisely. There may be restrictions on the items you bring into Canada for your own personal use.
These restrictions vary depending on the item, the country it originates from and the Canadian province you're bringing it to. Before bringing food into Canada, consult the information below to see what documents you may need or maximum amounts you can import. If you are importing food for commercial reasons, or the quantity you are bringing for personal use exceeds the limits set out in Table 1 and Table 2 , or the document Maximum Quantity Limits for Personal Use Exemption , refer to Importing food, plants or animals.
To determine if the product is admissible to Canada, the restrictions that apply to the product and if you need to obtain documents prior to bringing the product into Canada, refer to:. Travellers coming into Canada can carry food with them for their own personal use, provided the food is imported within the specified personal exemption limits of the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations and there are no restrictions in place under other federal legislation, such as the Health of Animals Act or the Plant Protection Act.
When bringing food into Canada, whether as a traveller or through an online purchase, you are eligible for the personal use exemption if :.
You may also be exempt from paying any duty and taxes. Check the document I Declare: A guide for residents returning to Canada. Food can be contaminated with hazards that present a risk to human health, plants can carry invasive species that harm the environment and animal products can carry diseases that affect animals and humans. When bringing food into Canada under the personal use exemptions, you may be bringing products that don't comply with the Canadian requirements.
These requirements help safeguard the well-being of Canadians and the health of our environment and economy. If you are buying food items online, visit the CFIA e-commerce page for more information on making safe purchases. New maximum quantity limits for personal use exemption Table Note 2.
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