Bringing cheese to Canada from France

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I can't find any clear website on what cheeses I can bring to Canada from France.

I would like to bring:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the limit is 20 kg, but it's not clear which ones I am allowed.

Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (in French) also has an inventory of all cheeses allowed or not, but it's not always clear.

Have you done research into which cheeses will be safe to leave unrefrigerated for that long? This article implies soft cheeses should definitely be ruled out. thestreet.com/slideshow/12798317/5/… — Martin Smith, Commented Aug 14, 2017 at 9:52

Raymond Chenon · Accepted Answer · 2017-08-13 22:59:56Z

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Just don't forget any layover (US, UK ...) when you fly from France to Canada. Their customs apply.

On your second link in French, I found Brie and Camembert in the search bar.

Forget about :

mozzarella di bufala, it must be fresh to consume within the day.
crottin , Beaufort, Reblochon, Comté ( not found on http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/AIRS_External/francais/decisions-fra.aspx)

But isn't there any Brie and Camembert in Canada ?

I'm impressed by the limit of 20kg of dairy products

Dairy products (e.g.: cheese, milk, yogurt, butter)

up to 20 kilograms per person

answered Aug 13, 2017 at 22:54

Raymond Chenon

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Regarding you position on crottin, etc., there is an "Other cheeses" category on the link you provided (SH code 040620357599)
– 7hibault
Commented Aug 25, 2017 at 12:28

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