


Item must be protected against short circuit (by insulation of exposed terminals) and securely packaged.No more than one battery in any one parcel.Batteries must comply with Special Provision 238 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations (please check with the manufacturer or distributor).Surround with cushioning material eg bubble wrapīatteries – new wet, non-spillable (eg sealed lead acid batteries, absorbed glass mat and gel cell batteries).Must be new and sent unopened in their original retail packaging.Not connected to or posted with the device it is intended to powerīatteries that are classified as dangerous goods and certain used batteries (including wet spillable lead acid/lead alkaline batteries, used alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, zinc-air batteries, solo lithium batteries, power banks and damaged batteries of any type)īatteries, specifically new and used lithium batteries when not sent with or connected to an electronic device (including power banks)įor more information on lithium batteries please see the IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Documentīatteries, specifically new alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd), zinc-air and zinc chloride including: D, C, 9V, AA, AAA and AAAA alkaline batteries Surround with absorbent material such as newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from breakage.Volume should not exceed 1 litre per item.UK & International – allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:.Mark as 'FRAGILE' when sending glass bottlesĪdditional general advice: place in a suitable rigid outer containerĪlcoholic beverages and liquids containing less than 24% alcohol by volume (ABV) (including beer, lager, wine and champagne).Surround with absorbent material and cushioning to prevent breakage Volume must not exceed 1 litre per item.UK – allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:.


An ID8000 label must be applied ( example of an ID8000 label).Aerosols must be tightly packed in strong outer packaging and must be secured or cushioned to prevent any damage.No more than two items in any one parcel.Valves must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents during transport.UK – allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:.International – not allowed in the mail.Aerosols for toiletry or medicinal purposes (including deodorants, body sprays, hair sprays, shaving and hair removal creams and medicinal aerosols for prevention or cure such as flea sprays) - for asthma inhalers see Prescription medicines
