British lorry drivers crossing the English
channel next year will be facing a ban on the popular ham-and-cheese sandwiches as part of the guidelines in the
Brexit deal, AFP reported.

The UK government filled in guidelines for hauliers on Friday, warning
that bringing foods containing meat or dairy, even for personal use, into the European
Union will be forbidden.

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The rule is proposed to prevent the entry of foods that could spread the
diseases, and will apply on everyone leaving Britain.

This is one of the rules that will come into force when Britain exits
from the EU at 2300 GMT (midnight Brussels time) on December 31, after a
transition period when old rules for imports and exports still apply.

In case the hauliers fail to declare the contents of their package, they
could be liable for criminal prosecution, according to the European Union’s
advice leaflet.

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The ban on such snacks comes despite the EU permitting imports for
personal use of up to 20 kilogrammes (44 pounds) of fresh fish or lobster.

British lorry drivers will have to face more obstacles — new border
controls that are expected to cause severe congestion around ports and a mass
of new red tape including permits to enter the county of Kent, where the ferry
port of Dover is located.

The post-Brexit deal still hangs in stalemate with stumbling
blocks including fishing rights.