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Post by abbie63 on Aug 10, 2011 20:38:23 GMT 2
I was hoping I could have got some honey this year after reading an older thread. I wanted the one with the honey comb in it. But due to not being able to walk this year it went right out the window.. Well if we can afford to come next year , I will be buying some for me and my dad. Oh and if wine is on offer too I shall be sampling it..
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Post by kaz on Aug 11, 2011 8:57:32 GMT 2
The honey is really good abbie63...I bought 3jars and 1 jar with the comb in.(to take home to UK) I did enjoy eating through the jar and then coming to the comb and eating it like corn on the cob......sticky,yes,...in a mess,yes, but who cares, I enjoyed it and will be calling in on Pauline again because I need a jar for my stay in Roda (4wks)...........what a lovely couple they are....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2011 10:44:04 GMT 2
This honey looks delicious, and those who been lucky to get it can confirm that from their comments. However, what I would like to know is, is this brand of honey permitted to be brought into the UK. The reason I ask this, is if one reads the DEFRA website, and other related websites listing food etc being brought into the UK, honey is listed. Can anyone find out if this applies to Greece.
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Post by pete sant on Aug 11, 2011 11:47:27 GMT 2
It's only not permitted if you get caught For the price it's got to be worth the risk hasn't it ? pete.
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Post by jacks on Aug 11, 2011 11:59:11 GMT 2
I'm sure someone will come up with a link, letting you know, soon.
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Post by artisans on Aug 11, 2011 12:40:56 GMT 2
This question was raised a couple of years ago - can anyone remember the answer?
I feel that if it is for personal consumption, then it is OK. DEFRA are more concerned with retailing.
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Post by Ol'Salty on Aug 11, 2011 14:46:55 GMT 2
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Post by kaz on Aug 11, 2011 15:59:24 GMT 2
The honey I fetched home in 2009, no problem....they were more interested in the "oil" that I bought from the supermarket (when I told them, they were fine and that was at Corfu airport)..............Pauline & George are very welcoming................
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Post by artisans on Aug 11, 2011 18:30:27 GMT 2
....and don't forget my 'Perilous Pickle' story, kaz!
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Post by kaz on Aug 11, 2011 18:34:16 GMT 2
Oh yes Steve....do tell again for all to read
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2011 23:43:25 GMT 2
Thanks for the links Ol'Salty. The first one is somewhat ambiguous in that it only refers to meats and dairy products from outside the EU, and then goes on to say, there are strict controls on certain foods coming into the UK, including honey. This is quoted in the other link also.
I know there was something regarding Honey, two or three years ago, maybe more with reference not to bring it into the UK, but I cannot remember where this was from. I only raised the question because of this.
Cheers.
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Post by Ol'Salty on Aug 12, 2011 2:21:43 GMT 2
All I can say to that Chris is what I said previously . . .
The import rules of foodstuff etc. into the UK, including honey, seem only to apply if brought in from OUTSIDE of the EU.
Chris. (Ol'Salty)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2011 10:59:53 GMT 2
You maybe right, but the ambiguity arises with the separation of paragraphs as shown below. The first paragraph refers to from outside the EU, yet the second paragraph in my opinion may refer to all areas, both in and out of the EU. Perhaps I am reading it wrong. I think it needs to be clarified.
If you bring food or plants back to the UK for your own use this is called a 'personal import’. Personal imports of meat or meat products and milk/dairy products are banned from most countries outside the EU.
There are also strict controls on bringing the following products into the UK:
potatoes plants fish shellfish honey eggs and egg products certain fruits and vegetables
I have an ex Navy friend who works in this field, he might be able to shed some light on this for us.
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Post by Ol'Salty on Aug 12, 2011 16:00:07 GMT 2
You maybe right, but the ambiguity arises with the separation of paragraphs as shown below. The first paragraph refers to from outside the EU, yet the second paragraph in my opinion may refer to all areas, both in and out of the EU. Perhaps I am reading it wrong. I think it needs to be clarified.
If you bring food or plants back to the UK for your own use this is called a 'personal import’. Personal imports of meat or meat products and milk/dairy products are banned from most countries outside the EU.
There are also strict controls on bringing the following products into the UK:
potatoes plants fish shellfish honey eggs and egg products certain fruits and vegetables
I have an ex Navy friend who works in this field, he might be able to shed some light on this for us.
No need Chris. It's quite clear to me - although I will admit that the grammar is not as good as it should be (typical Civil Service speak!) From the links I provided, you only needed to go one level further on the DEFRA link, to: importdetails.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Location=None&Module=IDDSearch and the definitive answer is right there, as per ..... Q.E.D. (again) Chris (Ol' Salty)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2011 17:43:30 GMT 2
Thats that settled Chris. Just received a telephone call from my friend as I said, and he concurs the same. At least that puts the record straight for all. Save me some honey. Cheers Chris.
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