>> I'm sure you could buy sandwiches on
>> the boat that are OK to take into the EU.
>>
...you can't.
There is separate legislation covering food on board means of "international travel". It allows supplies for crew and passengers to cross borders into the EU on the means of transport, but only as long as it is not unloaded within the EU.
So, planes, trains and boats can carry supplies for use on board, but if they are unloaded they will be treated the same as any other "ham sandwich".
(Much discussion on motorhome forums, since it is common to carry at least a day or so's supplies into the EU - the EU directives are pretty clear).
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