The UK has put a temporary ban on travellers from Europe (including returning British citizens) bringing meat and dairy products into the country.

The restrictions came in on 12 April in response to the uptick in cases of foot-and-mouth disease on the continent.

Visitors in possession of banned items will have to surrender them at the border or have them seized and destroyed.

Travellers arriving from an EU or EFTA country (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) currently cannot bring meat from cattle, sheep, pigs or goats, or dairy produce into the UK for personal consumption.

The ban includes sandwiches, cheeses, cured meats and raw meats, according to the new ruling from the British government.

Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits. (Euronews)