Importing chicken lard into Switzerland allowed?

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    1 March 2020 at 5:06:47 #825379

    I want to cook an originaloriginal chickenchicken rice dish butbut it needs chicken lard hence need to bring in to Switzerland. A small amount of one kg. Its that alright? Hope to getget a reply as I’mI’m flyingflying in 5 hours’time.

    Thank you

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    rockoyster
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    1 March 2020 at 6:11:19 #930992

    Hello JC and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

    From http://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/en/home/information-individuals/animals-and-plants.html

    Many travellers want to bring food of animal or plant origin (meat, milk and dairy products, cheese, honey, fruit, vegetables, etc.) into Switzerland. However, this is often prohibited or at least restricted in order to prevent the introduction or spread of epidemics. This applies particularly in the case of food from non-EU countries such as Turkey.

    Read this http://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/en/home/information-individuals/animals-and-plants/animals–animalproducts-and-protection-of-species–cites-.html

    I wouldn’t do it but if you risk it make sure you declare it on arrival.

    I would think there would be a good chance you could purchase such a product in Switzerland.

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    1 March 2020 at 9:42:51 #930993

    Hello Jeanette,

    Thanks for your question!

    I wouldn’t bring the chicken lard into Switzerland. I agree with rockoyster! You can find chicken lard at the local butchers in Switzerland. Or in worse case scenario render it yourself. As an alternative and perhaps maybe not exactly what you wish, you can purchase pig lard at the shops too. I have made some interesting discoveries by using substitutions in my recipes while cooking in Switzerland. I included a link about the grocery stores in Switzerland.

    I hope this helps.

    Safe travels!

    Suzanne

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