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mismar
Jan 28th 2009
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I am traveling to Johannesburg in a week. I am on a special diet and plan to pack some dry food in my checked luggage. Does anyone know if there are restrictions on bringing food into South Africa? The items I plan to bring are things such as powdered drink mixes and meal replacement bars, that kinda thing.

Any info would be greatly appreciated as I have searched the net and cannot find specifications on this.
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Guest
Jan 28th 2009
Not sure about importing the dried goods but can you not purchase them once you're in South Africa? There is a lot of that kind of stuff on the market nowadays...
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DavidF
Jan 28th 2009
There are no restrictions on bringing sealed food stuffs such as the items you mention. There may be difficulties with fresh fruits, or live food such as cheese and meat, but in reality i have never heard of anyone being stopped.

It is very easy to buy energy bars, meal replacement bars etc here. All the imported ranges are stocked, they are available in convenience stores, pharmacies and supermarkets.
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mismar
Jan 28th 2009
Thank you both for your comments. They were very helpful!
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BILL
May 27th 2009
i am planning to go to southafrica for holiday and need to send my bags by freight any ideas as to cost and collection procedure. im going for holiday
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dog
Jun 20th 2009
i am traveling to Port Alfred and i was wondering if i could bring sealed candy that is in a box. will it get taken away at the airport, if it is in my suitcase? thanks for your help!
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janeycape
Jun 26th 2009
We have been about 12 times (from the U.S ) and have never had a problem with powdered supplements ,vitamins,candy,sealed food products.Don't bring in Fresh fruit,veg,cheese, meat. We also found a lot of stuff we were taking in to be available in local shops so you may want to pack lightly.
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Zak chahal
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Jun 26th 2009
Yes there are no restrictions on the items you mentioned.
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Rach
Oct 30th 2009
I'm travelling to visit family for Christmas and was wondering if I'd be allowed to take home made chutneys and cordials, or possible even a traditional Christmas cake. Any ideas?
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Rach
Oct 30th 2009
I'm travelling to visit family in South Africa for Christmas and was wondering if I'd be allowed to take home made chutneys and cordials, or possible even a traditional Christmas cake. Any ideas?
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DavidF
Oct 30th 2009
Yes you can, only live, raw or fruits are banned. Sealed bottles and cooked products are all sterile safe, therefore not likely to bring nasty bugs or bacteria with them. I've had fruit confiscated in Aus, but never anything entering the UK or RSA. Don't think they care much to be honest.
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bex1
Nov 10th 2009
Hi there, I'm travelling to SA for Xmas and new year, I'm on a restricted diet due to a medical condition and can't be accommodated by airline meals. I was planning to take food (rice cakes, oat biscuits, porridge oats, peanut butter, soya yoghurts) in my hand luggage to eat on the plane aswell as my medication and supplements as I need to take them every few hours. Does anyone know if I'll be able to do this? I was thinking about getting a letter from the hospital stating why I need the food/meds with me. Will this help me get the food through?
thanks in advance!
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