Regulations for meat, milk, cheese and other foods

The quota of a total of 10 kilograms of meat, meat products, cheese and animal feed products apply when travelling to Norway from the EEA area.

This 10-kilogram limit does not apply to dog and cat food, only other animal feed. Beyond this quota, it is the value limit that determines how much food you may bring without paying Norwegian taxes.

More on the value limit when shopping abroad

Meat and dairy products from countries outside the EEA area

You cannot bring meat and dairy products in your personal luggage or in postal items from countries outside the EEA without a special permit from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Read more about special rules for meat and dairy products from countries outside the EEA area. (Norwegian)

See which countries that are included in the EEA area (Norwegian)

You do not need a permit to bring meat, meat products or milk, cheese and other dairy products from Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Andorra or San Marino.

Potatoes

It is not permitted to import potatoes to Norway without special permission.

Age limits for children

Children may only bring soft drinks, chocolate and sugar products duty free. If they are bringing other products, they must be 12 years of age.

Regulations:

Movement of goods regulations § 4-1-12 (1)– Exemption from the obligation to declare for luggage for personal use –types and quantities of goods

Movement of goods regulations § 12-11-1 (1) f – Fine in lieu of prosecution – goods and fines

Movement of goods regulations § 4-1-13 (1) –Age limit

The Norwegian Safety Authority

Personal import of food

List of food products with special rules(protective measures due to the risk of disease, infection, and pollution). (Norwegian)

Kundservice

Updated: 6/27/2023