China will implement restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels from 1 May 2007. The changes are in line with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  These measures will apply to flights departing China, as well as those who are making transit/ transfer connections in China.

The restrictions are as follows:

• Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
• These containers fit comfortably in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
• Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
• The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

• Are permitted in cabin baggage
• Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
• Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Duty-free purchases:

• Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops at all China International Airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
• However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
• Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases.
• Customers traveling to domestic points in China are allowed to carry on-board a maximum of 1 litre of liquids, gels and aerosols. Quantities exceeding 1 litre are to be checked-in. Alcohol purchased before the security checkpoint would need to be checked-in.

Singapore will implement restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels from 8 May 2007. The changes are in line with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These measures will apply to flights departing Singapore, as well as those who are making transit/ transfer connections in Singapore.

The restrictions are as follows:

• Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
• These containers fit comfortably in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
• Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
• The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

• Are permitted in cabin baggage.
• Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
• Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Duty-free purchases:

• Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops at Changi Airport, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
• However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
• Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

Examples of liquids, aerosols and gels include:

• all liquids including beverages, soups and syrups
• gels, including hair and shower gels
• pastes, including toothpastes
• creams, lotions and oils
• contents of aerosol cans, including sprays, shaving foam, deodorants
• mascara
• liquid-solid mixtures
• any other item of similar consistency

Note: The above items are some common examples and are not exhaustive.
Some countries have imposed these restrictions on both arrival and departure flights. This may affect your ability to carry duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft. Customers are advised to check with duty free personnel before making their purchases.