1. Are there any exemptions to the new restrictions on carriage of liquids, aerosols, gels (LAGs) in hand-carry luggage?

Exemptions will be made for medications, baby food and special dietary items in LAGs form. These items will be subjected to additional checks at the security screening point.

2. What are the exemptions for medications in LAGs form?

Medications in LAGs form, such as insulin, cough syrups and nasal sprays, will be exempted from the new restrictions. Such items should be taken in quantities that are sufficient for the flight.

A doctor's letter or prescription, while not mandated, would be helpful in facilitating the security screening process.

If the medications are in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml, passengers are encouraged to place the containers in the 1-litre transparent resealable plastic bag. If this is not possible or if the medications are in containers larger than 100ml, the medications will be subjected to further checks at the security screening point. Passengers may also be asked to taste their medications.

3. What are the exemptions for baby food in LAGs form?

Baby food in LAGs form, such as milk, juice and porridge, will be exempted from the restrictions, if there is a baby travelling with the adult passenger. Such items should be taken in quantities that are sufficient for the flight.

If the baby food is in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml, passengers are encouraged to place these containers in the 1-litre transparent resealable plastic bag. If this is not possible or if the baby food is in containers larger than 100ml, the baby food will be subjected to further checks at the security screening point. The baby must also be present at the security screening point.

Passengers may also be asked to taste the baby food.

4. Is there a restriction on the amount of baby milk powder that can be carried in hand-carry luggage?

No. Milk powder is not considered a LAGs item.

5. Can I carry hot water in a flask to prepare baby food?

Yes. Hot water will be allowed for carriage in a flask if there is a baby travelling with the adult passenger, even though hot water should be available from the airline onboard the flight. The hot water should be taken in quantities that are sufficient for the flight. It will also be subjected to further checks at the security screening point.

6. What are the exemptions for special dietary items in LAGs form?

Exemptions will be made for special dietary items in LAGs form for passengers with special dietary requirements. Such special dietary items are food without which the passenger's health is threatened. They should be taken in quantities that are sufficient for the flight.

A doctor's letter or prescription, while not mandated, would be helpful in facilitating the security screening process.

If the dietary items are in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each, passengers are encouraged to place the containers in the 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag. If this is not possible or if the special dietary items are in containers larger than 100ml, the items will be subjected to further checks at the security screening point. Passengers may also be asked to taste the special dietary items, if necessary.

*Taken from "Frequently-Asked Questions" issued by CAAS and SPF on April 10, 2007.