Importing fresh cheese, curd cheese, and soft cheese (pasteurised): foods of high regulatory interest

Fresh, curd and soft cheeses must get food safety clearance

Fresh cheeses, curd cheeses, and soft cheeses that are made from pasteurised milk are high regulatory interest foods, which means they require food safety clearance at the border.

This is due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes which can cause food poisoning.

Learn about Listeria monocytogenes

Import conditions and clearance requirements