Even a minor change before your flight may affect your arrival time, points of reference and the availability of the service you require. At the border, the decision depends on your route, nationality, purpose of travel and the current regulations of the country you are entering. Prepare your supporting documents in advance, but remember: the final assessment is made by the relevant authorities.
What to do before your trip
Check the regulations on the websites of border control, customs and consular authorities specifically for your route. Organise your documents in an easily accessible folder, make offline copies and prepare brief, truthful answers. Do not conceal items that are subject to declaration or inspection.
- meat and milk
- baby food
- factory-sealed packaging
- withdrawal
Step-by-step plan
Compare the updates with the original data, then check the related details: location, platform, luggage, connections or means of communication. That way, a single change won’t trigger a chain of new errors.
Agree with your travel companions on a single, up-to-date version of the information so that the group does not rely on conflicting messages.
Useful links
Read more about prohibited items, food for the journey, and dietary restrictions. Up-to-date flight information is available on RedRay. For rules that may change, refer to the European Commission’s official guidance on customs restrictions and the official resources of the country you are travelling to. Sources verified on 6 September 2026.
Questions and Answers
Meat and dairy: how to check?
Meat and dairy products are often subject to strict restrictions when entering the EU, even when packed at home.
Baby food: when to prepare it?
For baby food or specialised nutrition, check the specific exceptions, permitted quantities and packaging requirements.
Factory packaging: where to check?
A manufacturer’s label does not guarantee authorisation for import, but it helps customs officers determine the contents.
Seizure: what should you do?
If a product is prohibited, it may be seized; attempting to conceal it poses a significantly greater risk.