Bio security regulations

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When visiting countries with strict bio-security laws (NZ, Australia, US and I suppose there are others) what do you do with onboard food that contravenes regulations?

Are you expected to chuck it all overboard before entering territorial waters? Or do you hang onto it and declare it (which rather defeats the object of the regulations as it will thus enter the country).

I guess this couple didn't know either:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11407885
 
I think the couple in NZ did know, as they tried to conceal their prohibited food. I guess it would be sensible to try and find out what is prohibited at your destination before you set sail - I can't imagine many cruisers accidentally end up in NZ or AUS?
 
If you declare it they take it away and safely disposed of it.

If you lie, expect to fined if you get caught.

You can buy replacements in NZ and pay a lot less than the fine.

The product that you buy here (NZ) has been checked and approved.

Plan to arrive with no risky products. NZ publicises the info, that's why she knew what to hide!
 
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Ric said:
When visiting countries with strict bio-security laws (NZ, Australia, US and I suppose there are others) what do you do with onboard food that contravenes regulations?

Are you expected to chuck it all overboard before entering territorial waters? Or do you hang onto it and declare it (which rather defeats the object of the regulations as it will thus enter the country).

I guess this couple didn't know either:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11407885
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Generally, if you declare it, the officials will take it away to dispose of it and charge you a fee for so doing..... Dump before entering is the answer.
 
Some years ago whilst touring in Oz, I was surprised that we had to bin food, picnic quantities only, when passing from South Australia to Victoria. No problem, complied with the regs, just surprised as obviously it was food bought within Oz.
 
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