Global security guidelines have been issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation implementing restrictions on liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols that passengers will be allowed to carry in their hand luggage.
The following rules will apply throughout most airports world wide:
Passengers may only carry small quantities (max. 100 ml per container) of liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols in their hand baggage. The packaging of these products must also meet specific requirements.
The new rules apply for liquids such as water, drinks, cream, lotion, oil, perfume, spray, hair gel, bath gel, various types of foam, toothpaste, deodorant, lip gloss or any product of similar substance. Exceptions will be made for baby milk, special dietary foods and medication, for which prescriptions are required.
The following rules apply for liquids in hand baggage:
Passengers are only allowed to carry liquids and gels in containers with a volume of 100 ml or less.
These containers may only be carried in a transparent plastic bag.
Each passenger may only carry one such transparent plastic bag.
The volume of the transparent plastic bag may not exceed 1 litre.
The transparent plastic bag must be re-sealable.
You may bring a transparent plastic bag from home.
Liquids and gels that you purchase after passing through passport control or aboard the aircraft will be packed and sealed for you in the shop or on board, if necessary. The package seal will remain valid for 24 hours. If you have to catch a connecting flight, you will not be allowed to break the seal until you have reached your final destination.
LAG RESTRICTIONS FOR SA PASSENGERS TRAVELLING TO EU
Passengers travelling from South African airports are being barred from carrying any liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) purchased at duty free shops onwards on connecting flights to European Union countries, Australia and the United States. Passengers transiting at an EU airport will have LAGs that have been bought at an SA airport confiscated on secondary screening at the EU airport, as the European Union does not recognise the integrity of Security Tamper Evident Bags (STEB) at SA airports.
Note: Please consult relevant airline for hand baggage rules regarding liquid ban.
DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCES
- ZAR3000 worth of gifts
- 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco
- 1 litre of spirits or liquor and 2 litres of wine
- 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette
PROHIBITED GOODS
Narcotic drugs
Flick knives
Explosives
SPECIAL NOTES
Only travellers over 18 years of age may bring in alcohol and tobacco.
SA residents require a firearm licence.
Restrictions apply and declaration upon arrival is required for meat, processed meat, cheese and other dairy products.
An import permit is required for plants and plant materials, specifically seeds, flowers, fruit, honey, margarine and vegetable oils.
NB! This is only a brief overview of Customs requirements. If you need additional information, please contact your consultant or Johannesburg International Airport on (011) 921 6262.
