Effective 1st March 2007, the Mauritian Government has introduced special security measures for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in hand baggage, on all flights departing Mauritius.
Note:
As implementation dates varies from State to State, we strongly recommend that passengers adopt the same measures for the return sector.
What is considered Liquid, Aerosol and Gel (LAG)?
Besides obvious LAGs, the security measures also apply to the following:
| Food in sauces |
Shaving foam & other foams |
| Creams & lotions |
Pastes, including toothpaste |
| Perfumes & Sprays |
Mascara & Lipstick |
| Gels, including hair & shower gels |
Jam & honey |
Note: This list is not exhaustive
The Requirements:
• All liquids should be carried in containers with a capacity not greater than 100 ml (or 100g).
• Liquids carried in containers larger than 100 ml will not be accepted, even if the container is only partly filled.
• Containers should be placed in a transparent resealable plastic bag (approx 20 X 20cm) of a capacity not exceeding one litre
• The containers must fit comfortably within the plastic bag.
| Example of packed LAGs |
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| Allowed |
Not Allowed |
• The passenger will be asked to present the plastic bag separate from his/her cabin baggage for visual
examination at the hand baggage screening point.
• Only one transparent plastic bag is permitted per passenger. Infants and children are also allowed one.
Exemptions:
• Medication essential for the journey.
• Baby milk/food when baby is traveling.
• Special dietary requirements
We would recommend that passengers carry all supporting documents like prescription, medical certificate, etc.
Duty Free LAGs:
In Mauritius, duty free LAGs purchased after the hand baggage screening point is not affected by the new security measures.
What about transfer passengers?
As there is no harmonization yet on duty free LAGs, we recommend passengers to purchase duty-free at the last transfer point, or on-board their last flight sector.
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