Download the booklet edited by the French Civil Aviation Authority : restrictions on carriage of liquids

DGAC: French Civil Aviation Authority (France)

Restrictions

All flights departing from airports within the European Union (and Norway, Iceland or Switzerland), including domestic flights, irrespective of their destination and the nationality of the airline.

It also applies to all flights departing from : South Africa, Australia, Thailand, Mauritius, Seychelles.

Prohibited items are liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes : mineral water, perfume, drinks, lotion, cream, shower gel, shampoo, mascara, soup, liquid medication, toothpaste, liquid soap, deodorant,...

All bottles and tubes of a maximum of 100ml each must be carried separately in a clear plastic zip-top bag not exceeding 20cm x 20cm and presented at the security checkpoint.

Only one bag per passenger is allowed. This bag can contain several items.

The permitted exceptions :

• medication in liquid form

You may take liquid medication (insulin, mixtures, etc.) on board provided you present a prescription in your name or a medical certificate to security staff. No restrictions apply to medication in solid form (pills or capsules).

• Baby food in liquid form

There are no restrictions on these products. Be sure to take items you can close after opening as you may be asked to taste their contents!

Passing through security controls

• Pack carefully liquids in your checked-baggage
• Remove from your hand-baggage for control :
  • coat, belts;
  • the 20*20 cm clear plastic bag containing your bottles and tubes;
  • electrical items, e.g. laptops, large digital cameras and DVD players
  • Medication accompanied by a prescription
  • baby food