Category

Examples

Weapons & Explosives

Dangerous goods, Explosives, Fireworks, Christmas Crackers, Radioactive Materials, Deactivated or Replica Weapons, Firearms, Swords, Knives, Axes, Munitions.

Hazardous Materials

Paint, Adhesives, Chemicals, Flammable resins/solvents/liquids, Compressed Air, Items containing any gases, Dry Ice.

Flammable Goods

Aerosol cans/sprays/body sprays, Engines/Generators/Gearboxes or any part containing or having contained oil/petrol, Fire Extinguishers, Life Jackets.

Valuables

Money, Keys, Negotiable items, Payment cards, Cheques, or Tickets that are not named. Articles of exceptional value (e.g., works of art, antiques, precious stones, gold, and silver).

Documents & Records

Passports, Birth Certificates, Driving Licences.

Living Things & Remains

Live or Dead animals, Human Remains, Body Fluids, Animal skins/Furs/Any Animal Parts (including meat), Ivory, and ivory products.

Perishable/Banned Goods

Perishable Food items (Outside the EU), Tobacco and tobacco products, Drugs, Narcotics, toxic liquids and solids, Pornographic materials, and Magnets or items containing ferromagnetic material.

Batteries & Liquids

Wet or Lithium Batteries (Not including Dry Cell), Electronic items containing batteries, All Liquids (including Adhesives, Paint, Oil).

Household Chemicals

Items containing flammable or corrosive liquids, such as oven or drain cleaners, perfume, aftershave, hairspray, nail varnish and remover, and antiseptic wipes.

Packaging Issues

Any item that is not boxed. Boxes with an old Hazardous label attached (DO NOT REUSE OLD HAZARDOUS BOXES).

Medication

Prescribed Drugs (check specific restrictions).

Alcohol

Liquor and other alcoholic items.

Cosmetics

All types of cosmetic items (check specific restrictions).

Liquids

Flowing liquid items (check specific restrictions).