New rules for hand baggage at all
airports in the European Union
Effective November 6, 2006, new rules for the contents of hand baggage will apply for all airline
passengers throughout the European Union (EU). Passengers may only carry small quantities (max.
100 ml per container) of liquids, gels and aerosols in their hand baggage. The packaging of these products must also meet specific requirements. This applies for all passengers departing from or catching connecting flights at airports within the European Union.
The new rules apply for liquids such as water and other soft drinks, but also extend to gels, pastes, lotions, and the contents of aerosols. This includes toiletries such as toothpaste, shaving cream, hair gel, lip gloss, and facial creams.
The following rules apply for liquids in hand baggage:
1. You are only allowed to carry liquids and gels in containers with a volume of 100 ml or less;
2. These containers may only be carried in a transparent plastic bag;
3. Each passenger may only carry one such transparent plastic bag;
4. The volume of the transparent plastic bag may not exceed 1
liter;
5. The transparent plastic bag must be re-sealable;
You may bring a transparent plastic bag from home.
During the introductory period, you will receive transparent plastic bags free-of-charge at all airports in the Netherlands.
Two exceptions will be made:
baby formula that is required during the flight;
medication that is required during the flight
You will still be allowed to make (tax-free) purchases at European airports after passing through passport control and aboard flights operated by European airlines. 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.
Separate presentation of contents
When passing through security control, you will be required to present all liquids separately. The transparent plastic bag should be sealed and easily re-sealable. You are also required to separately present your coat, jacket and larger electrical equipment, such as laptops, when passing through security control.
