The UK has announced a ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products from EU countries. The UK government stated that due to the spread of foot-and-mouth disease on the continent, the ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products has been expanded. Starting today, passengers entering the UK from EU countries are prohibited from bringing beef, sheep, goat, pork meat, and dairy products. Items such as sandwiches, cheese, salami, raw meat, and milk, regardless of packaging or purchase from duty-free shops, will fall under the ban. The British government indicated that this measure was taken to protect the country’s animal health, ensure the safety of farmers, and enhance food security. Earlier this month, Austria had closed its borders with Hungary and Slovakia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.