What are the current rules regarding liquids on flights?

Only containers of 100 mls or less of liquids, gels, pastes, lotions and cosmetics may be brought through the passenger screening points at all European Union airports. In addition, these items must be presented at the passenger security screening point in a transparent, resealable bag of no more than one litre capacity i.e. 20 centimetres by 20 centimetres.

The rules apply to liquids such as water and other beverages, aerosol cans and toiletries such as toothpaste, shaving cream, hair gel, lip gloss and creams.

There are two exceptions to the rules: baby food needed during the flight and medicines needed during the flight. These exempt items must be placed in a separate transparent resealable bag and presented separately at the passenger security screening area.

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