Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods must not be carried as checked or carry-on baggage, unless otherwise provided below. Dangerous goods allowed in carry-on baggage are also allowed "on one's person", unless otherwise specified.

Please note that other restrictions may apply, such as airport security or the laws of the country.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

In retail containers, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in containers not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
AMMUNITION (GUN CARTRIDGES)

Securely packaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person for own use. Diets for more than one person should not be combined in one or more packages.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
AVALANCHE RESCUE BACKPACK

Avalanche rescue backpack One (1) per person, containing a compressed gas cartridge in Div. 2.2. It may also be equipped with a pyrotechnic firing mechanism containing not more than 200 mg net of Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a way that it cannot be triggered accidentally. Airbags inside backpacks must be equipped with pressure relief valves.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
LUGGAGE WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED

Non-removable batteries exceeding -0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh.

  • PROHIBITED
SPARE/SINGLE BATTERIES INCLUDING LITHIUM METAL OR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES OR CELLS

For portable electronic devices, they must be carried in carry-on baggage only. For lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries, the watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. Items that are primarily intended as a power source, e.g., power banks, are considered replacement batteries. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.

  • NOT allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
LUGGAGE WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES INSTALLED

Non-removable batteries . Batteries must not contain more than 0.3 g of lithium metal or, in the case of lithium ions, must not exceed 2.7 Wh;

Removable batteries . Batteries must be removed if checked baggage. Removed batteries must be transported in the cabin.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
CAMPING STOVES AND FUEL CONTAINERS THAT HAVE CONTAINED FLAMMABLE LIQUID FUELS

With empty fuel tank and/or fuel container.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
CHEMICAL AGENT MONITORING EQUIPMENT

When worn by OPCW staff members on official travel

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
DISABLING DEVICES

 such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are PROHIBITED on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.

  • PROHIBITED
DRY ICE (SOLID CARBON DIOXIDE)

in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when used to pack perishable goods not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided that the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Checked baggage must be marked as "dry ice" or "solid carbon dioxide" and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 kg or less of dry ice.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

Including electronic cigarettes, electronic pipes and other personal vaporizers containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.

  • NOT allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
ELECTROSHOCK WEAPONS

For example, Tasers containing dangerous goods such as explosives, PROHIBITED compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are prohibited in carry-on or checked baggage or on the person.

  • PROHIBITED
FUEL CELLS

Containing fuel and powering portable electronic devices (e.g., cameras, cell phones, laptops and camcorders)

  • NO allowed inside or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
FUEL CELL CARTRIDGES

Spare parts for portable electronic devices.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
SMALL, NON-FLAMMABLE GAS CARTRIDGES

containing carbon dioxide or other suitable Division 2.2 gas. Up to two (2) small cartridges installed in a self-inflating safety device such as a life jacket or life vest. No more than one (1) device per passenger and up to two (2) small spare cartridges per person, no more than four (4) cartridges of up to 50 ml water capacity for other devices.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
GAS CYLINDERS, NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC, USED FOR THE OPERATION OF MECHANICAL EXTREMITIES

In addition, spare cylinders of similar size if needed to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the trip.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
HAIR CURLING IRONS CONTAINING HYDROCARBON GAS

Up to one (1) per passenger or crew member, provided that the safety cover is securely over the heating element. These hair curlers must not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Fuel refills for such curlers are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
ITEMS THAT PRODUCE HEAT

Such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and welders.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
INSULATED PACKAGING CONTAINING REFRIGERATED LIQUID NITROGEN (DRY TRANSPORT)

Fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-hazardous goods.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
INTERNAL COMBUSTION OR FUEL CELL ENGINES

Must comply with A70

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
LITHIUM BATTERIES

Safety equipment containing lithium batteries.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage

Portable electronic devices (PEDs) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets when carried by passengers or crew.including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) and consumer electronics such as cameras, cell phones, laptops and tablets, when carried by passengers or crew. for personal use. For lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries, the watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. Devices in checked baggage must be completely turned off and protected from damage. Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PEDs. Baggage equipped with a lithium battery, except for lithium coin cell batteries, the battery must be removable. If offered as checked baggage, the battery must be removed and transported in the cabin.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage

Lithium batteries, spare/single, including external batteries, see Batteries, spare/single, see Batteries, spare/single

ELECTRONIC DEVICES POWERED BY LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries for portable electronic devices (including medical) YES YES YES YES YES NO, with a Wh rating greater than 100 Wh but not greater than 160 Wh. For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium metal content greater than 2 g but not greater than 8 g. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and protected from damage.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
SPARE / LOOSE LITHIUM BATTERIES

With a watt-hour rating greater than 100 Wh but not greater than 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices and PMEDs or with a lithium metal content greater than 2 g but not greater than 8 g for PMEDs only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to avoid short circuits.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
MATCHES, SAFETY DEVICES (ONE SMALL PACKAGE) OR SMALL LIGHTERS

that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for individual use when carried. Lighter fuels and lighter refills are not permitted in person or in checked or carry-on baggage.

  • Permitted in one's own person

Note: "strike anywhere" matches, "blue flame" or "cigar" lighters are prohibited.

MOBILITY AIDS

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable wet batteries or with batteries complying with Special Provision A123 or A199.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with lithium-ion batteries (collapsible), the lithium-ion battery must be removed and transported in the cabin.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • NOT allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
NON-RADIOACTIVE MEDITIONAL OR TOILETRIES ITEMS

Including aerosols such as hairsprays, perfumes, NO YES YES NO colognes and medicines containing alcohol.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage

The total net quantity of nonradioactive medicinal or toilet articles and nonflammable, nontoxic Division 2.2 aerosols must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each individual article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release Aerosol valves should be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

NON-FLAMMABLE, NON-TOXIC AEROSOLS

Division 2.2, without subsidiary risk, for sport or domestic use.

The total net quantity of nonradioactive medicinal or toilet articles and nonflammable, nontoxic Division 2.2 aerosols must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each individual article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release Aerosol valves should be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
OXYGEN OR AIR CYLINDERS, GASEOUS, REQUIRED FOR MEDICAL USE

The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage

Note: The transport of liquid oxygen systems is prohibited.

PERMEATION DEVICES

Must comply with A41

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES CONTAINING SPILL-PROOF BATTERIES

They must comply with A67 and must be 12V or less and 100Wh or less. A maximum of 2 spare batteries may be carried.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
RADIOISOTOPIC CARDIAC PACEMAKERS

Or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted in a person or placed externally, or radiopharmaceuticals contained within a person's body as a result of medical treatment.

  • In one's own person
THE FOLLOWING ARE TOTALLY PROHIBITED

Security briefcases, cash registers, cash bags, etc. that contain dangerous goods, such as PROHIBITED lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material. etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as PROHIBITED lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material.

  • PROHIBITED

Security equipment such as briefcases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. that incorporate dangerous goods as part of this equipment, e.g. lithium batteries or pyrotechnic material, may be transported as checked baggage only if the equipment complies with the following:

  1. the equipment must be equipped with an effective means to prevent accidental activation;
  2. If the equipment contains an explosive or pyrotechnic substance or an explosive article, this article or substance must be excluded from Class 1 by the competent national authority of the State of manufacture.
  3. If the equipment contains lithium cells or batteries, these cells or batteries must comply with the following restrictions:
    1. for a lithium metal battery, the lithium content does not exceed 1 g;
    2. for a lithium metal battery, the aggregate lithium content does not exceed 2 g;
    3. for lithium-ion cells, the nominal power in watt-hours does not exceed 20 Wh;
    4. for lithium-ion batteries, the nominal power in watt-hours does not exceed 100 Wh;
    5. each cell or battery is of a type that meets the requirements of each test in the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
      of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
  4. if the equipment contains dye or ink expelling gases, only small gas cartridges and receptacles containing gas with a capacity of not more than 50 ml and not containing constituents other than a Division 2.2 gas are permitted.
    containing gas with a capacity of not more than 50 ml and containing no constituents other than a Division 2.2 gas are permitted.
    The release of gases must not cause discomfort or extreme discomfort to crew members that would prevent the
    crew members that would impede the proper performance of assigned duties. In case of accidental activation,
    all hazardous effects must be confined inside the equipment and must not produce extreme noise;
    (e) the carriage of defective or damaged safety type equipment is prohibited.
NON-INFECTIOUS SAMPLES

Containers with small quantities of flammable liquid must comply with A180.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
MEDICAL OR CLINICAL THERMOMETER

Containing mercury, one (1) per person for personal use, when in its protective case.

  • Allowed in or as checked baggage
  • NOT allowed inside or as carry-on baggage
MERCURY-FILLED THERMOMETER OR BAROMETER

Carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency.

  • Approval required. Contact us at
  • NOT allowed in or as checked baggage
  • Allowed in or as carry-on baggage
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