Sweet swap

**zippy-kat** · 01-06-2006, 02:12 PM

One thing to keep in mind is the import/export laws...

I'm interested but it really depends on when the swap takes place as I might be moving soon.

**king2005** · 01-06-2006, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by zippy-kat

One thing to keep in mind is the import/export laws...

I'm interested but it really depends on when the swap takes place as I might be moving soon.

AS far as I know the import & export for Canada to & from the usa on candies & home made foods for a friend or family member (a gift) is fine... There was a food ban going to the usa but that lasted only a few days until SO many complaints came in the usa had to allow the food gifts in.

**buckner** · 01-06-2006, 02:19 PM

Yeh, I believe most countries will allow import and export of sweets/foods/candies. Of course, check with your post office and notify them that you have food in the box, but it will not ruin!

**king2005** · 01-06-2006, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by buckner

Yeh, I believe most countries will allow import and export of sweets/foods/candies. Of course, check with your post office and notify them that you have food in the box, but it will not ruin!

If I recall Austrailia has some for of issues with Sugar, along with China & many 3rd world countries.

I know England is fine, but not sure about france.

I knew i should have taken that book with me when I left the post office heheh Its fun to read

**Kfamr** · 01-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Lol, I was going to do this after everything was cleared with the gift swap.

I think some countries may have a problem with it. We'll have to research more or ask everyone who wants to participate to ask their mail service about certain food items.

**zippy-kat** · 01-06-2006, 02:48 PM

Yes, Australia was actually the one I had in mind but (for all) it's worth a peek into before buying/mailing.

So, do I understand this right? It's suppose to be regional sweets? Hmm... this might take some thinking for me!

**Kfamr** · 01-06-2006, 03:10 PM

My original idea was for it to work like a normal gift swap and for people to swap sweets that are native in your area. Or, candies/sweets that are found easily in your area but rare in others.

Salt water taffy would probably be the only one I can think of at the moment for here.

**GoldenLuv** · 01-06-2006, 04:49 PM

sounds kinda fun

**zippy-kat** · 01-06-2006, 04:54 PM

Just a suggestion for slleipnir and/or whomever organizes this...

Please have a space on the questionaire (or information on our swap-partner or whatever) that lists food allergies, intolerances, etc. I would feel horrible if I sent something to someone and they couldn't even eat it. Thanks!

**Karen** · 01-06-2006, 05:03 PM

Yup, Zippy, I was going to suggest that as well. My Secret Santa at work was forgetful enough to give me a great big box of hazelnut chocolates, and I am allergic to any "tree nuts!" Sadly, sadly, terribly so. I didn't used to be, so I *know* what I'm missing!