Food and beverages Bringing in or ordering food and drinks to Sweden as a private individual Rules regarding which products are prohibited to bring into Sweden, how much you can bring and which products need a certificate. Intervention What to know about intervention in certain agricultural markets if supply exceeds demand. How to import rice You need a standard licence to import rice to Sweden. You may also apply for a quota licence. Swedish food has many advantages Sweden has very ambitious targets when it comes to sustainability and values in food production, such as animal health, restrictive use of antimicrobials and pesticides.