In Reply to: Would I be correct in assuming posted by Tuberose on Monday, 12. March 2007 at 14:55 Bali Time:
General restrictions
Various countries have implemented restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels in compliance with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Examples of liquids, aerosols and gels include:
all liquids including beverages, soups and syrups
gels, including hair and shower gels
pastes, including toothpastes
creams, lotions and oils
contents of aerosol cans, including sprays, shaving foam, deodorants
mascara
liquid-solid mixtures
any other item of similar consistency
Note: The above items are some common examples and are not exhaustive.
The restrictions are as follows:
Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.
Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:
Are permitted in cabin baggage.
Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.
Some countries have imposed these restrictions on both arrival and departure flights. This may affect your ability to carry duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft. Customers are advised to check with duty free personnel before making their purchases.