Which countries have restrictions and fines for bringing in food items?

To prevent the spread of disease outbreaks in certain countries, Vietnam Airlines advises passengers to take note of regulations in Taiwan, Japan, and Australia regarding the prohibition of entry for passengers carrying certain types of food items.

Which countries have restrictions and fines for bringing in food items?

On March 5th, Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier, informed passengers of important considerations when bringing food into certain countries upon entry.

Upon entry into Taiwan (China), passengers carrying meat or meat-based products may face fines ranging from 10,000 to 1 million New Taiwan dollars (equivalent to approximately 7.5-750 million Vietnamese dong).

In Japan, passengers bringing fresh food, processed food, fruits, and vegetables must adhere to quarantine procedures. Failure to provide certification may result in a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment or a fine of up to 1 million yen (approximately 200 million Vietnamese dong).

In Australia, passengers must complete an Incoming Passenger Card to declare risky goods including: food items, plant materials, and animal products, whether it's a small amount of snacks or cooking ingredients.

Failure to declare or incorrect declaration on the card may result in arrest and civil penalties of up to 420 thousand AUD (approximately 7 billion dong).

Vietnam Airlines advises passengers entering these countries and territories to adhere to the aforementioned regulations to avoid hefty fines and prevent the spread of diseases.

The airline representatives have also distributed flyers to passengers in the processing area for flights departing from Vietnam, broadcasted and displayed advisory videos on flights to Taiwan, Japan, Australia, as well as stationed airport staff to remind passengers of these regulations.

According to Công Trung/Tuổi trẻ

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Reference: Travel Handbook by Mytour