How to transport cosmetics and perfumes in baggage?
Are you planning to travel and intend to transport cosmetics and/or perfume? Wondering if you can carry perfume in checked or carry-on luggage? Below You will find general rules regarding transportation of cosmetics and perfumes.
Yes, you can carry cosmetics and perfumes in checked baggage. Please note that the general restrictions on baggage weight and dimension limits as well as the carriage of hazardous materials by air still apply.
Important: The total net weight of non-radioactive medical goods and toiletries (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfume, cologne and medical goods containing alcohol, must not exceed 2 kg (4.4 lb) or 2 l (2qt), and the net weight of a single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1lb) or 0.5 l (1pt). Drain valves in aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable mechanism protecting against unintentional outflow of the content.
Pay special attention to how liquids are packed in your checked baggage. During the journey it will be exposed to considerable pressure changes, which in turn may cause the container to leak and spill the contents. It is worth protecting them additionally, for example by placing them in a sealed plastic bag.
Remember also to properly protect containers made of fragile material (e.g. glass bottles with alcohol) by wrapping them in a soft material.
On flights that start in Europe, you can take limited amounts of liquid substances with you on board.
The term "liquid substances" means, among others:
- perfumes
- gels (e.g. to hair gels, bathing gels)
- pastes
- liquid cosmetics (gloss, foundation, mascara)
- creams, conditioners and cosmetic oils
- sprays
- liquids under pressure (e.g. shaving gels, deodorants)
- water and other drinks, soups, syrups
- other substances of similar consistency
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED:
- liquids in containers of 100ml or less packed in a single transparent, re-sealable 1-litre plastic bag;
- medicines and special dietary products, including baby food, necessary during the trip;
- duty-free liquids purchased from any airport or airline packed in a security bag (as shown below):
REMEMBER:
You must not open the bag before arriving at your destination airport, unless you are requested to do so by security check personnel. You may be refused entry on board if you are carrying liquids that raise suspicions regarding security.
For products purchased from duty-free shops, the security bag may not bear any no traces of opening or breaking, and there must be a proof of purchase inside.
All liquids - including cosmetics and perfumes that meet the definition of liquid substances - in containers up to 100ml in volume should be placed in a single, transparent bag with a maximum volume of 1 liter. For example, this could be a clear plastic drawstring bag available in most large stores/supermarkets.
It's also common for bags for carrying liquids to be available at airports, but it's a good idea to prepare the liquids for transportation yourself - before you travel - in order to pass through security smoothly and avoid possible stress.
You must not open the bag before arriving at your destination airport, unless you are requested to do so by security check personnel. You may be refused entry on board if you are carrying liquids that raise suspicions regarding security.
For products purchased from duty-free shops, the security bag may not bear any no traces of opening or breaking, and there must be a proof of purchase inside.
The total net weight of non-radioactive medical goods and toiletries (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfume, cologne and medical goods containing alcohol, must not exceed 2 kg (4.4 lb) or 2 l (2qt), and the net weight of a single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1lb) or 0.5 l (1pt). Drain valves in aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable mechanism protecting against unintentional outflow of the content.
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