Prohibited and regulated items

Under Article L1252-5 of the Transport Code, it is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a €30,000 fine to transport or cause to be transported by air dangerous goods whose carriage is not authorized.

Non-radioactive drugs or toiletries (including aerosols). It is accepted that "medicines and toiletries" include hairspray aerosols, perfumes and colognes and medicines containing alcohol. Aerosols of division 2.2, for domestic or sporting use which do not present a subsidiary hazard.

Note: The net quantity of these articles, authorized for each passenger and crew member, must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L in total and 0.5 kg or 0.5 L per article. Aerosol discharge valves must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent spillage of contents.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

That does not contain unabsorbed liquid, other than liquefied gas, to be used by the person carrying it. Lighter fuel and spare cartridges are not permitted on the person, or in checked or carry-on baggage.

Note: "Chemical matches" not requiring a rubbing pad and "blue flame" or "cigarette lighter" or lithium battery-powered lighters without a safety cap or means to prevent accidental ignition are prohibited

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Not authorized	Not authorized Allowed only on person	No

Hold luggage

Cabin luggage

Company agreement

Not authorized

Allowed only on person

When contained in retail packaging and in containers with a capacity of less than 5 L, exceeding 24% but not exceeding 70% alcohol by volume, the total net quantity per person being 5 L.

Note: Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol by volume are not subject to any restrictions.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

Wearables to operate mechanical prostheses. Also, spare bottles of similar size if necessary to ensure needs for the duration of the trip.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

The gross weight of the cylinder must not exceed 5 kg.

Note: Transportation of liquid oxygen-based systems is prohibited.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Not authorized	Yes

Whose tank and/or cylinder is empty

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Not authorized	Yes

Used for packaging perishable foodstuffs not subject to these Regulations, in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person, provided that the checked baggage (packaging) allows the carbon dioxide to be released. Checked baggage must be marked with the words "Dry ice" or "Solid carbon dioxide" and the net mass of dry ice or an indication that it contains no more than 2.5 kg of dry ice.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	Yes

Penetration devices used to calibrate air quality monitoring devices, carried only in checked baggage.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Not authorized	No

Containing an irritating or incapacitating substance such as chemical batons, pepper sprays, etc., are prohibited for transport on the person as well as in checked and carry-on baggage.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Not authorized	Not authorized	N/A

Fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-hazardous products.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

When carried by Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) personnel on official travel

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	Yes

Security equipment such as security cases, boxes or purses for transporting cash containing dangerous goods, e.g. lithium batteries or pyrotechnic materials, may be carried in the hold only if they meet the following requirements:

The equipment must be fitted with an effective means of preventing accidental activation;
If the equipment contains an explosive or pyrotechnic substance or an explosive article, the article or substance must be excluded from Class 1 by the competent national State authority in accordance with provision 3.1.7.1;
If the equipment contains lithium cells or batteries, these cells or batteries must comply with the following restrictions:
- For a lithium metal cell, a quantity of lithium not exceeding 1 g;
- For a lithium metal battery, a total quantity of lithium not exceeding 2 g;
- For lithium ion cells, the nominal energy in Watt-hours does not exceed 20 Wh;
- For lithium ion batteries, the nominal energy in Watt-hours does not exceed 100 Wh;
- Each cell or battery is of a type that meets the requirements of each test in subsection 38.3 of Part III of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.
If the equipment contains dye- or ink-expelling gases, only gas cartridges and small gas-containing receptacles with a capacity not exceeding 50 mL and which do not contain constituents subject to these Regulations other than a Division 2.2 gas are permitted. The release of gas must not cause crew members to be so inconvenienced or disturbed that they are unable to perform their duties properly. In the event of accidental release, all dangerous effects must remain confined within the equipment and must not produce any significant noise;
Faulty or damaged safety equipment is not authorized for carriage.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Not authorized	Yes

Up to one (1) per passenger or crew member, provided the safety cover is securely fastened to the heating element. This styling equipment must not be used on board the aircraft. Spare gas cartridges for this styling equipment are not permitted in either checked or carry-on baggage.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

One (1) per person, containing compressed gas cartridges of division 2.2. It may also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing not more than 200 mg net of explosives of division 1.4S. The device must be packed in such a way as to prevent accidental activation. The kit's airbags must be fitted with safety valves.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	Yes

Etc., containing dangerous goods, e.g. lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic materials, is totally forbidden.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Not authorized	Not authorized	N/A

Internal combustion or fuel cell engines carried separately or integrated into a machine or other appliance, in hold baggage only.

Note: provided the appliance is new and never used.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Not authorized	No

Containing carbon dioxide or any other suitable gas from Division 2.2. Maximum of two (2) small cartridges incorporated into a self-inflating personal safety device such as a life jacket, intended to be worn by one person. Maximum of two (2) devices per passenger and two (2) spare small cartridges per device, four (4) cartridges with a water capacity not exceeding 50 mL for other devices.

Holdluggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	Yes

Fuel cells used to power portable electrical devices (e.g. cameras, cell phones, laptops and camcorders), and fuel cell refill cartridges, under the following conditions:

Fuel cells and fuel cell cartridges may contain only flammable liquids, corrosive substances, liquefied flammable gases, water-reactive substances or hydrogen in metal hydride;
Refueling of fuel cells on board an aircraft is not permitted unless a spare cartridge is installed;
The maximum quantity of fuel in a fuel cell or fuel cell cartridge must not exceed:
- For liquids, 200 mL;
- For solids, 200 g;
- For liquefied gases, 120 mL for non-metallic fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges or 200 mL for metallic fuel cells or fuel cell cartridges;
- For metal hydride hydrogen, fuel cell cartridges must have a water capacity less than or equal to 120 mL.
Each fuel cell and fuel cell cartridge must comply with IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1, including Amendment 1, and carry the manufacturer's certificate stating that it complies with the specification. In addition, each fuel cell cartridge must indicate the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the cartridge;
A person may carry no more than two spare fuel cell cartridges in or on their checked or carry-on baggage;
Fuel cells containing fuel are permitted in carry-on baggage only;
The interaction between fuel cells and batteries integrated into an appliance must comply with IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1, including Amendment 1. Fuel cells whose sole function is to charge a battery in the device are not permitted;
Fuel cells must be of a type that will not charge batteries when the portable electronic device is not in use, and must be durably marked by the manufacturer: "APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY" to be indicated;
Other than the languages that may be required by the State of origin for the markings specified above, English must be used.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

Including those operated by lithium batteries, implanted in the body or worn on the person.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
No authorized	No authorized On person	No

Hold luggage

Cabin luggage

Company agreement

No authorized

On person

Non-infectious samples such as mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile, fish, insect or other invertebrate samples containing small amounts of flammable liquids, carried in checked or carry-on baggage:

Samples are:
- Wrapped in a paper towel and/or cheesecloth soaked in alcohol or an alcohol solution, then placed in a heat-sealed plastic bag. The amount of free liquid in the bag must not exceed 30 mL; or
- Placed in rigid vials or containers containing no more than 30 mL of alcohol or alcohol solution;
The prepared samples are then placed in a plastic bag which is then heat-sealed;
The bag containing the samples is then placed inside another plastic bag containing absorbent material which is then heat-sealed;
The final bag is then placed in a strong outer packaging containing suitable cushioning material;
The total quantity of flammable liquid per outer packaging must not exceed 1 L;
The final packaging is marked "scientific research specimens, not restricted".

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Authorized	No

Containing mercury, one (1) per person for personal use, when placed in its protective casing.

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Authorized	Not authorized	No

Transported by a representative of a state meteorological office or similar official body

Hold luggage	Cabin luggage	Company agreement
Not authorized	Authorized	Yes

*Liquids, creams, gels, pasty substances and aerosols are allowed in the cabin subject to the following conditions:

Liquid bottles must not hold more than 100 ml.
They must be placed in a closed transparent plastic bag, with a maximum capacity of 1 liter (format 20 x 20 cm.). They must not be stacked or piled up.
Only 1 bag is allowed per passenger.
Products exceeding 100 ml. must be placed in checked baggage.

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Prohibited and regulated items

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