Can You Send Nail Polish In The Mail

A guide to what our personal customers can and cannot send in the mail

If yous're a business customer, please visit royalmail.com/prohibitedgoods/concern for data on what you tin and cannot transport in the mail.

Are you posting safely?

To comply with national and international regulations governing the railroad vehicle of mail, and ensure that postal service in transport does non nowadays a danger to the general public, nosotros restrict or prohibit sure items from our network.

Nosotros want to ensure the post is safe for everyone. Many everyday items, such every bit aerosols, nail varnish and perfumes are considered dangerous goods under transport legislation. You are responsible for checking whether or not an particular is prohibited or restricted.

If you're sending your item at the Mail service Office®, yous may be asked at the counter what the contents of your parcel are to make certain the items are safe to mail service.

For a brief overview download our prohibitions and restrictions leaflet.

If you're posting items overseas other postal administrations may have different prohibitions, see our Land Guides.

In add-on, a number of countries and international organisations, including the U.k. and the European Matrimony, impose certain restrictions, also known equally sanctions, on what you tin can send to sure individuals, organisations or countries.

If y'all send prohibited goods or restricted goods (and you do not comply with the relevant terms and atmospheric condition), nosotros may bargain with your items as nosotros run into fit, including but not limited to, disposing of the parcels concerned (in whole or in function). Delight notation consequential loss cover is not available when posting whatever restricted items.

The comprehensive A-Z list below gives you detailed information about the things you cannot postal service with us, or where restrictions are in place and covers all our UK mail and International mail services.

If you are not sure nearly the detail you wish to post, delight call Customer Services on 03457 740 740. Textphone users should phone call 0345 600 0606.

Products bearing consumer warning symbols ARE unsafe goods and are prohibited unless specifically permitted beneath.

Note 1: A product bearing only the corrosive marker (depicted bottom right above) is NOT classified every bit unsafe goods if the indicate give-and-take and hazard statement 'Danger - causes serious eye damage' applies.
Note ii: Environmentally hazardous substances are prohibited for items which exceed 5 litres/5kg.

Please be aware there are changes due soon to the Offensive Weapons Act. To observe out more delight visit legislation.gov.uk and gov.uk/search/news-and-communications and search for the Offensive Weapons Deed.

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Aerosols

Aerosols for toiletry or medicinal purposes (including deodorants, torso sprays, pilus sprays, shaving and hair removal creams and medicinal aerosols for prevention or cure such every bit flea sprays). - for Asthma inhalers see Prescription medicines

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• U.k. - Allowed in the mail, see  restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Valves must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to forestall inadvertent release of the contents during ship.
  • Book per item must non exceed 500ml.
  • No more than than two items in any one parcel.
  • Aerosols must exist tightly packed in potent outer packaging and must be secured or cushioned to prevent any impairment.
  • An ID8000 characterization must be practical (see an example of an ID8000 label).
  • The sender'south name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
  • These items must be presented at and tin can only be sent via a Mail Office® counter.

Aerosols for any other purpose (including spray paints, lacquers, solvents, air fresheners, oven cleaners, etc)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Britain - Not allowed in the mail

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Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than 70% booze by volume (ABV)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail service
• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - Non allowed in the postal service

Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing more than than 24% only non more than 70% alcohol by volume (ABV) (due east.g. gin, rum, vodka, whisky)

• International  - Non allowed in the mail service
• U.k. - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Volume must not exceed one litre per detail.
  • No more than than two items in any one parcel.
  • Wrap in polythene and seal with tape. Surround with absorbent material and cushioning to prevent breakage.
  • Marker as 'Delicate' when sending drinking glass bottles.
  • The sender's proper name and return address must exist clearly visible on the outer packaging.

Boosted general advice: Place in a suitable rigid outer container.

Alcoholic beverages and liquids containing 24% alcohol past volume (ABV) or less (including beer, lager, wine and champagne)

• UK & International - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Volume should not exceed 1 litre per item.
  • No more than than two items in any one parcel.
  • Wrap in polythene and seal with tape.
  • Surround with absorbent material such as newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from breakage.
  • Mark as 'FRAGILE' when sending glass bottles.
  • The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

Boosted full general advice: Place in a suitable rigid outer container.

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Ammunition (excluding atomic number 82 pellets and other airgun and airsoft projectiles)

• International  - Not immune in the mail service
• UK - Not allowed in the mail

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Asbestos

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Uk - Not allowed in the mail (e xcept when sent as a sample fixed in a resin, plastic or glass matrix)

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Rest Boards   (including Hoverboards, electric scooters, electrical bicycles and all battery powered vehicles and equipment (UN3171))

• International destinations - Not allowed in the mail
• UK destinations - Not allowed in the mail

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Balloons filled with non-flammable gases

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - Immune in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Must be clearly marked on the outer packaging with the words' BALLOONS FILLED WITH Not-FLAMMABLE GAS'.

Boosted full general advice: Ensure adequate cushioning material and place in a suitable rigid outer container.

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Batteries including those sent with/without or connected to an electronic device

Batteries non connected to, non installed or not posted with the equipment / device it is intended to power >>

Batteries that are classified equally dangerous goods by the latest edition of the Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods past Air published by the International Civil Aviation System (ICAO) including moisture spillable atomic number 82 acrid/ lead alkaline batteries (such as auto batteries), lithium batteries when non sent with or contained in equipment, used alkaline metal, nickel metallic hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd) and zinc-air batteries, and damaged batteries of any type. Please note this includes ability banks.

• International  - Not immune in the post
• Great britain - Not allowed in the postal service

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Alkaline metal, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), nickel cadmium (NiCd), zinc-air and zinc chloride batteries sent without equipment / devices >>
(Including D, C, 9V, AA, AAA and AAAA alkaline metal batteries)

International & Uk destinations - Allowed in the postal service, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:

• Must be new and sent unopened in their original retail packaging, surrounded with cushioning fabric east.g. bubble wrap
• The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Batteries - new wet, non-spillable >>
(for example sealed pb acid batteries, absorbed drinking glass mat and gel prison cell batteries)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• UK - Allowed in the mail service, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
  • Batteries must comply with Special Provision 238 of the UN Recommendations on the Ship of Dangerous Appurtenances, Model Regulations (delight check with the manufacturer or benefactor).
  • Maximum weight 1.5kg.
  • No more than one battery in any one parcel
  • Detail must be protected against short circuit (by insulation of exposed terminals) and deeply packaged.
  • Packet must exist marked. "Not RESTRICTED" and "SPA67 / SP238".
  • The sender's proper noun and return accost must exist conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.

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Lithium ion / polymer batteries or cells - sent with equipment / devices >>
(for case rechargeable batteries / cells plant in portable electronics such as laptops, mobile phones, iPads, camcorders, cordless ability tools etc. Includes mains powered battery chargers just excludes battery packs)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Britain - Allowed in the mail service, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
  • Damaged or recalled batteries or cells are not immune.
  • The number of batteries or cells allowed in each bundle must not exceed the appropriate number to power the equipment plus 2 spares.
  • The maximum cyberspace quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per parcel. Note: this relates to batteries just and excludes the weight of the equipment / device
  • Watt-hr rating must not exceed 20Wh per jail cell or 100Wh per battery.
  • Each cell and battery must exist of a type proven to see the requirements of each test in the United nations Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3.
  • Batteries are field of study to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed take been and so tested.
  • Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management programme every bit specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Ship of Dangerous Goods by Air.
  • Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for send must receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.
  • The assignment must be accompanied with a document with an indication that the package contains lithium ion cells or batteries; that the package must be handled with care and that a flammability hazard exists if the package is damaged; that special procedures must be followed in the event the bundle is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and also a telephone number for additional information.
  • Cells and batteries must be packed in inner packaging'south that completely enclose the cell or battery.
  • Cells and batteries must be protected against short circuit, including protection confronting contact with conductive materials within the aforementioned packaging that could pb to a short circuit.
  • The equipment sent with cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured against movement within the outer packaging and packed to prevent adventitious activation.
  • Lithium Battery Mark must be practical.
  • The sender's name and return accost must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
  • These items must exist presented at and can only be sent via a Post Function® counter

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Lithium ion / polymer batteries - contained in / connected to equipment / devices >>
(for case rechargeable batteries/cells establish in portable electronics such as laptops, mobile phones, iPads, camcorders, cordless power tools etc.)

International & U.k. destinations - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:

• Damaged or recalled batteries or cells are non immune.
• Each package must contain no more than iv cells or two batteries installed in or continued to equipment/devices.
• The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per package.
• Watt-hour rating must not exceed 20Wh per cell or 100Wh per bombardment.
• Each jail cell and battery must be of a type proven to run into the requirements of each exam in the United nations Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part 3, section 38.3.
• Batteries are bailiwick to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed have been so tested.
• Cells and batteries must exist manufactured nether a quality management program equally specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Unsafe Appurtenances by Air.
• Any person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for send must receive adequate instruction on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.
• Cells and batteries must be protected against short circuit.
• The equipment containing cells or batteries must exist packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured against movement within the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation.
• The sender'south name and render address must be conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.

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Lithium metal / alloy batteries or cells - sent with equipment / devices >>
(for example non-rechargeable batteries unremarkably used in electronic equipment/devices such as cameras, smoke detectors etc.)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Britain - Immune in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
  • Damaged or recalled batteries or cells are not immune.
  • The number of batteries or cells allowed in each package must not exceed the appropriate number to power the equipment plus 2 spares.
  • The maximum internet quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per package.
  • The lithium content must non exist more than 1g per prison cell or 2g per battery.
  • Each cell and battery must be of a type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the Un Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.iii.
  • Batteries are subject field to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed accept been so tested.
  • Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management program every bit specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods past Air.
  • Whatever person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for transport must receive acceptable pedagogy on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.
  • The assignment must be accompanied with a certificate with an indication that the package contains lithium ion cells or batteries; that the package must be handled with care and that a flammability gamble exists if the packet is damaged; that special procedures must be followed in the event the parcel is damaged, to include inspection and repacking if necessary; and too a phone number for boosted information.
  • Cells and batteries must be packed in inner packaging's that completely enclose the prison cell or bombardment.
  • Cells and batteries must be protected confronting brusk circuit, including protection confronting contact with conductive materials within the same packaging that could pb to a brusque circuit.
  • The equipment sent with cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must be secured confronting movement inside the outer packaging and packed to prevent accidental activation.
  • Lithium Bombardment Mark must be practical.
  • The sender's name and render accost must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
  • These items must exist presented at and tin can only be sent via a Mail Office® counter

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Lithium metal / blend batteries or cells - contained in / continued to equipment / devices >>
(for instance non-rechargeable batteries commonly used in electronic equipment/devices such as cameras, smoke detectors etc.)

International & UK destinations - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:

• Damaged or recalled batteries or cells are not allowed.
• Each package must incorporate no more than four cells or 2 batteries installed in or connected to equipment/devices.
• The maximum net quantity of cells or batteries is 5kg per package.
• The lithium content must not be more 1g per cell or 2g per battery.
• Each jail cell and battery must be of a type proven to see the requirements of each exam in the Un Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3.
• Batteries are subject to these tests irrespective of whether the cells of which they are composed have been then tested.
• Cells and batteries must be manufactured under a quality management programme equally specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Unsafe Goods past Air.
• Whatever person preparing or offering cells or batteries with or in equipment for send must receive adequate education on the requirements commensurate with their responsibilities.
• Cells and batteries must be protected against brusk circuit.
• The equipment containing cells or batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging and must exist secured against movement inside the outer packaging and packed to preclude adventitious activation.
• The sender's name and render address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Biological substances (Category B) (diagnostic specimens including urine, faeces, livestock and equine semen collection and animal remains)

UN3373 Biological Substances Category B as detailed in the latest edition of the Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Unsafe Goods past Air published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

• International  - Not allowed in the postal service
• UK - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • May simply be sent past, or at the specific request of, a qualified medical practitioner, registered dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, registered nurse or a recognised laboratory or institution.
  • The total sample volume/mass in whatever parcel must non exceed 50ml/50g.
  • All biological substances must exist posted in packaging that complies with Packaging Instruction 650.
  • The packaging must consist of three components:
    (a) a chief receptacle(south);
    (b) a secondary packaging; and
    (c) a rigid outer packaging
  • The sender's proper name and render address must be conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.
  • All variants of Business Response and Freepost are excluded
  • Please note for the return of COVID-xix antigen tests, all variants of the Special Delivery Guaranteed service, the Parcel Collect service and all variants of Business organisation Response and Freepost are excluded.

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CBD (cannabidiol) Products

CBD products containing more than than 0.2% of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)

• International – Non allowed in the postal service
• U.k. – Not allowed in the mail service

CBD products containing 0.2% or less of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), including oils, liquids, sprays, capsules)

• Britain & International – Allowed in the mail. Packaging guidelines utilise
  • Items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof inner liner, such as a sealed polythene bag and in a leak-proof outer.
  • If sending more ane  item, surround with absorbent material such every bit paper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each detail from damage.
  • Mark equally "FRAGILE" when sending drinking glass bottles.
  • The sender'southward name and address must exist clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Christmas crackers - encounter Explosives for cracker snaps when not part of a made-up cracker

International & UK destinations - Immune in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:

• Can only be sent in their made-up form and in their original retail packaging.

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Clinical and medical waste (east.grand. contaminated dressings, bandages and needles)

• International  - Non allowed in the mail
• Uk - Not immune in the mail

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Controlled drugs and narcotics (such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, opium and amyl nitrate and all not- prescription Controlled Drugs)

• International  - Not allowed in the post
• UK - Non immune in the mail

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Corrosives (including aluminium chloride, caustic soda, corrosive cleaning fluid, dyes, acids, corrosive paint and rust removers, mercury and gallium metal)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• UK - Non allowed in the mail

Note: certain hair dyes and associated products may be accepted provided they are not classed every bit dangerous goods.

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Counterfeit currency, bank notes and postage stamps (except copies of old denominations, which are now obsolete and worthless except for collectable value and cannot be passed equally tender)

Including whatsoever false instrument, or copy of a imitation musical instrument (within the pregnant of section 5 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981)

• International  - Not immune in the mail service
• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - Not allowed in the post

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Deoxyribonucleic acid samples (limited to saliva swabs and samples)

• UK & International destinations - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Follow instructions on sample preparation and packing.
  • Tin can simply be returned in supplier provided packaging

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Dry ice and liquid Nitrogen  (For instance Dry out water ice and liquid Nitrogen UN1845 when used as a coolant for UN3373 or for other perishable items.)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• U.k. - Not allowed in the mail service

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Electronic cigarettes

• Britain & International destinations - Allowed in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Each package must contain no more than 2 assembled e-cigarettes and should be securely packed to preclude movement in the outer packaging.

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Electronic devices sent with or containing batteries (including mobile phones, digital cameras, etc) run into Batteries

Environmentally hazardous substances

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• UK - Immune in the mail service, meet restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Samples must non exceed 5litres/5kgs.
  • Pack in a leak proof or sift proof inner and protect past cushioning fabric in rigid outer packaging.

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Environmental waste (including used batteries and used engine oil)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Uk - Not allowed in the post

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Explosives (including fireworks, flares, blasting caps, party poppers, Cracker snaps)

Whatsoever chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive or pyrotechnic effect with substantial instantaneous release of estrus and gas is prohibited e.g. armament, blasting caps, Christmas cracker snaps, fireworks, flares, fuses, igniters, nitro-glycerine and political party poppers.

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• UK - Not immune in the mail
• Items that announced to be prohibited explosive ordnance may be subject to additional checks and delays.

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Flammable liquids (including petroleum, lighter fluid, sure adhesives, solvent-based paints, wood varnish, enamels, acetone and all nail varnish removers also see; Alcoholic beverages, Perfumes and aftershaves and Nail varnish)

This includes mixtures of liquids or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapour. Any liquid with a airtight loving cup wink betoken beneath 60.5° C is prohibited e.one thousand. acetone, benzene, cleaning compounds, gasoline, lighter fuel, paint thinners and removers, petroleum and solvents, certain alcoholic beverages, perfumes and aftershaves, varnishes and enamels including nail varnish.

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• UK - Not allowed in the mail

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Flammable solids (including magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc pulverization, sparklers and fire lighters)

Solid materials which are liable to crusade burn by friction, absorption of h2o, spontaneous chemic changes or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can exist readily ignited and burn vigorously e.thousand. adhesives, calcium carbide, cellulose nitrate products, fire lighters, matches, metallic magnesium, nitro-cellulose based motion picture, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, sodium hydride, sparklers, zinc powder, zirconium hydride.

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Uk - Not allowed in the mail

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Frozen water (including packs of water ice)

• International  - Non allowed in the mail
• UK - Not allowed in the post

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Gases, including flammable, not-flammable, toxic and compressed gases (including new, used and empty gas cylinde rs, ethane, butane, refills for lighters, fire extinguishers and scuba tanks, life jackets, nitrogen dioxide and carbon dioxide canisters including culinary foaming devices & soda stream)

1. All flammable compressed gases are prohibited* due east.thou. blowlamps; butane; lighters and refills containing combustible liquid or gas; ethane; gas cylinders for camping stoves; hydrogen; methane and propane.
2. All toxic compressed gases are prohibited* due east.g. chlorine; fluorine etc.
3. All non-flammable compressed gases are prohibited* eastward.g. air bags; scuba tanks, carbon dioxide; burn down extinguishers; neon and nitrogen.
4. Empty cylinders that are sealed then that residuum gas under pressure are prohibited, only those cylinders which are open to the temper for inspection are permitted

*includes new, used and empty gas cylinders

• International  - Not allowed in the post
• U.k. - Not allowed in the mail

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Goods made in foreign prisons (except those imported for a non-commercial purpose, of a kind non manufactured in the United kingdom, or those in transit)

• International  - Not allowed in the postal service
• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - Not immune in the post

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Guns for sporting utilize

• International  - Allowed in the mail service, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Guns intended for sporting purposes - including Section 1 and Department 2 firearms, low-powered air guns and their component parts - may be sent in compliance with U.k. police and subject to applicative export controls on the shipment of firearms.
  • Items that announced to be prohibited weapons may exist subject to boosted checks and delays.
  • Guns must not be loaded.
  • Air weapons with an integral gas cylinder that are de-pressurised can only be accepted. Air weapons with gas cylinders that are pressurised are prohibited
  • Air weapons with a pressurised removable gas cylinder which is still fastened are prohibited
  • Sender's name and accost must be visible on the parcel.
  • Must be packed in rigid outer packaging suitable for the gun size and weight, for example a fibreboard box, with sufficient inner packaging to prevent movement during transport.
• UK - Immune in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Guns intended for sporting purposes - including Department ane (e.g. hunting rifles) and Section 2 (due east.g. shotguns) firearms, low-powered air weapons and their component parts - may exist sent in compliance with United kingdom law and subject to domestic controls on the possession of firearms. Antiques, deactivated and imitation firearms are as well permitted. When sending deactivated firearms include proof of deactivation.
  • Items that appear to be prohibited weapons may be subject to additional checks and delays.
  • Use 1st Class as the minimum service.The senders proper noun and address must be clear on the packaging. Depression-powered air weapons which exceed the Royal Mail size restrictions are accepted by Parcelforce Worldwide, using express48 via the Post Part.
  • Guns must not be loaded.
  • Air weapons with an integral gas cylinder that are de-pressurised can only be accepted. Air weapons with gas cylinders that are pressurised are prohibited
  • Air weapons with a pressurised removable gas cylinder which is still attached are prohibited
  • Must be packed in rigid outer packaging suitable for the gun size and weight, for example a fibreboard box, with sufficient inner packaging to prevent movement during ship.

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Human or fauna ashes

• UK & International  - Immune in the mail, see  restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Volume per item must non exceed 50g.
  • Ashes must be placed in a sift-proof container and deeply airtight. Items must exist tightly packed in stiff outer packaging and must be secured or cushioned to foreclose any damage.
  • The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Infectious substances and pathogens (UN2814 or UN2900)

Category A Infectious Substances are prohibited e.g. Ebola, Anthrax, Foot and Mouth disease every bit detailed in the latest edition of the International Ceremonious Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Technical Instructions. For more than information delight come across the IATA Guidance Document on Infectious Substances.

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Great britain - Not immune in the post

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Lighters and refills containing flammable liquid or gas (including used butane, petrol cigar and cigarette lighters)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• UK - Not allowed in the post

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Lighters - empty, new or unused

• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland & International  - Allowed in the postal service, see  restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Must be unopened and in their original retail packaging.
  • The sender'southward name and return accost must be conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.

Lighters considered to incorporate residual fuel may exist disposed of.

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Liquids not classified as dangerous goods

Liquids 1 litre and over

• International  - Not immune in the post
• Uk - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines beneath:
• • Items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof inner liner, such as a sealed polythene purse and in a leak-proof outer.
  • Marker as "Delicate" when sending glass bottles.
  • Customers posting via Parcelforce Worldwide, maximum v litres per box per container, must be sent using express48.
  • Note: If you're posting liquids 1 litre and over to and from geographic locations within the UK where nosotros use air send, which is generally for some adjacent solar day services where we demand to cross the sea or reach distant locations, extended delivery times may apply.

Liquids under ane litre

• Britain & International  - Allowed in the mail, run across  restrictions and packaging guidelines beneath:
• • Items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof inner liner, such as a sealed polythene bag and in a leak-proof outer.
  • Mark every bit "FRAGILE" when sending glass bottles.

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Alive animals and reptiles (including snakes, mice and rodents)

• International destinations - Not allowed in the mail
• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland destinations - Not allowed in the mail

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Live creatures, insects and invertebrates

Including bees, caterpillars, cockroaches, crickets, destroyers of noxious pests, earthworms, leeches and other parasites, lugworms, maggots, mealworms, pupae and chrysalides, rag worms, silkworms, spiders and stick insects. Dead insects, sent as collectables, are allowed.

UK & International destinations - Immune in the mail, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:

• Inner packaging
• • Any internal packaging materials must be based on the requirements of the live creatures, insects and invertebrates, taking into consideration the necessary humane intendance they require while in transportation

• Outer Packaging
• • Must be constructed to protect, keep safe and deeply contain live creatures, insects and invertebrates.
  • Must be constructed to preclude escape and to preclude the container and its contents from being crushed in normal handling
  • Any outer packaging containing alive creatures, insects and invertebrates requiring wet during transportation must be constructed of water resistant material.

• Security and Ventilation
• • Containers must be constructed to prevent the escape of the live creatures, insects and invertebrates and must always provide adequate ventilation.

• Posting and Markings
• • 1st Class must be used as the minimum service.
  • Items must be clearly marked 'URGENT - LIVING CREATURES - HANDLE WITH CARE'.
  • The sender'southward name and address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
  • Returns tin just be sent using Imperial Mail Tracked Returns® and Royal Postal service Special Delivery Guaranteed Returns®. All variants of Business concern Response and Freepost are excluded.

Creatures or insects classified as dangerous within the Dangerous Wild fauna Human action 1976 (including certain venomous spiders).

• International  destinations - Not allowed in the mail service
• Great britain destinations - Non immune in the mail service

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Lottery tickets

• International destinations - Not immune in the post
• U.k. destinations - Allowed in the mail, see  restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Foreign lottery tickets are prohibited
  • United kingdom lottery tickets are allowed in the domestic post.

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Magnetised cloth

Magnetised material with a field strength of 0.418A/metre or more at a distance of 4.6 metres from the outside of the package

• International  - Non allowed in the mail
• Uk - Non allowed in the mail

Magnetised material with a field strength of less than 0.418A/metre at a altitude of 4.half dozen metres from the outside of the package

• Uk & International  - Immune in the post, encounter packaging guidelines below:
• • Should exist wrapped in soft packaging at least 2cm thick effectually each item.
  • The sender's proper noun and address must exist conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.

Boosted general advice:
Send individually as magnets tin can damage other items they travel with, i.e. discs, tapes, etc.
Outer packaging - utilize a strong corrugated board box or purpose designed polystyrene pack.

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Matches (including safety matches and windproof matches)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail service
• UK - Not allowed in the mail

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Nail varnish, polish or gel (solvent and water-based)

• International  - Not allowed in the postal service
• Uk - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Volume per item must not exceed 30ml.
  • No more than four items in any one parcel.
  • Bottles of nail varnish must be placed in strong outer packaging and exist then packed, secured or cushioned in such a way that they cannot break, exist punctured or leak their contents into the outer packaging.
  • An ID8000 characterization must exist applied (see instance ID8000 label).
  • The sender'southward name and return address must exist clearly visible on the outer packaging.
  • These items must be presented at and tin but be sent via a Post Part® counter.

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Nicotine Solution (for employ in e-cigarettes only)

Solutions containing a nicotine concentration of more 5%.

• International – Not allowed in the mail
• UK – Not allowed in the mail

Solutions containing a nicotine concentration of five% or less

• UK & International – Allowed in the mail.  Packaging guidelines apply
  • Items must exist deeply airtight and placed in a leak-proof inner liner, such as a sealed polythene bag and in a leak-proof outer packaging
  • If sending more than than one item, surround with absorbent material such as newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from impairment
  • Marker every bit "Fragile" when sending glass bottles.
  • The sender'southward proper name and address must exist clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Obscene publications and unlawful indecent images

Including obscene or extreme pornography as detailed in Part five of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 and indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a kid as detailed in department 160 and 161 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988

• International  - Non allowed in the postal service
• UK - Not allowed in the mail service

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Oxidising materials or organic peroxides (including disinfectants, nitrates and hair dyes or colourants containing peroxide)

These are substances such as disinfectants that may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously with other substances and injure health e.g. bromides, chlorates, components of fibreglass repair kits, disinfectants, nitrates, per chlorates, permanganates and peroxides, including hair dyes and colourants containing peroxide.

• International  - Not allowed in the post
• Britain - Not allowed in the postal service

Certain hair dyes and associated products may be accepted provided they are not classed as unsafe goods.

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Paints, wood varnishes and enamels

Solvent-based paints, woods varnishes and enamels

• International  - Not allowed in the mail service
• Great britain - Non immune in the postal service

Water-based paints, wood varnishes and enamels

• International & UK - Immune in the mail, run across restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Volume per particular should non exceed 150ml.
  • There is no restriction on the number of items than can be sent in each packet.
  • The items must be deeply airtight and placed in a leak-proof liner, such as a sealed polythene bag, and so that any inadvertent leakage is independent within the outer packaging. Surround with absorbent material such every bit newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from damage.
  • The sender'south name and return accost must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Patient Specimens

(including blood or urine tests to monitor cholesterol levels, blood glucose levels, hormone levels, or prostate specific antibodies (PSA); tests required to monitor organ function such as heart, liver or kidney office for humans or animals with not-infectious diseases, or therapeutic drug monitoring; tests conducted for insurance or employment purposes and are intended to make up one's mind the presence of drugs or alcohol; pregnancy tests; biopsies to find cancer; and antibody detection in humans or animals in the absence of any concern for infection (e.g. evaluation of vaccine induced immunity, diagnosis of autoimmune disease, etc.)

May only be sent at the specific request of a medical professional, a recognised laboratory or institution. Clear instructions should exist provided to patients on how to have and assemble the packaging for posting. Sample returns should but be made in the sample kits provided. The full sample book/mass in any parcel must not exceed 250g/250ml and
a) The specimen must be transported in a packaging which will prevent whatsoever leakage and which must be marked with the words "Exempt human specimen" or "Exempt animal specimen", equally appropriate;
b) The packaging must consist of three components:
i) a leakproof primary receptacle(due south);
ii) a leakproof secondary packaging; and a
iii) an outer packaging of adequate strength for its capacity, mass and intended utilise, and with at least ane surface having minimum dimensions of 100 mm × 100 mm and besides be greater than 10mm in thickness. Whatever leakage from the sample receptacle should be contained inside the outer packaging.
c) For liquids, absorbent material in sufficient quantity to absorb the unabridged contents must be placed between the master receptacle(s) and the secondary packaging so that, during send, any release or leak of a liquid substance will not achieve the outer packaging and will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material;
d) When multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a unmarried secondary packaging, they must exist either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them.

• International destinations - Not allowed in the mail service
• Uk destinations - Immune in the postal service, with restrictions and packaging guidelines below:

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Perfumes and aftershaves (including eau de parfum and eau de toilette, reed diffusers, non-aerosol body sprays, non-aerosol room sprays, essential oils. Excludes non-flammable perfumed creams, gels, oils or lotions)

• International  - Non allowed in the mail
• Britain - Immune in the postal service, encounter restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Book per item must non exceed 150ml.
  • No more than four items in whatever one parcel.
  • Must be sent in its original retail packaging, placed in stiff outer packaging and cushioned to prevent breakage.
  • An ID8000 characterization must be applied (see example ID8000 label).
  • The sender'due south name and return address must be conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.
  • These items must be presented at and tin can simply exist sent via a Post Office® counter.

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Perishable items (including flowers, fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen or chilled foodstuffs)

• International  - Non immune in the mail
• UK - Allowed in the mail service, see restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • Use 1st Class as the minimum service.
  • Should be able to withstand a journey of up to 48 hours. (Frozen water and dry water ice are prohibited)
  • Must be suitably sealed to prevent leakage or tainting of other items such every bit in sealed vacuum packs.
  • Must exist packed in a stiff corrugated lath box or purpose designed polystyrene pack.
  • The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
  • Packages must be clearly labelled "PERISHABLE".

Additional general communication:
Outer packaging - utilise a strong corrugated board box or purpose designed polystyrene pack.
When sending flowers, arrange in layers separated by tissue paper and use waterproof wrapping if including clammy moss or phials of water.

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Pesticides (e.g. weed killer and whatsoever chemical used to impale pests and insects including wing sprays)

• International  - Non immune in the postal service
• U.k. - Non immune in the mail

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Poisons, toxic liquids, solids and gases (including substances that are liable to cause death or injury if swallowed or inhaled or past skin contact, including arsenic, cyanide, fluorine, rat toxicant)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• United kingdom - Not allowed in the mail

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Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes

Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes  - non-toxic and not-flammable including asthma inhalers

• UK & International  - Allowed in the mail, see  restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• May simply be sent by, or at the specific request of, a qualified medical practitioner, registered dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, registered nurse or a recognised laboratory or institution.
• Inner packaging can exist blister packs of tablets or capsules of liquid (each pack not to exceed 50ml/50g per tablet/capsule), or minor bottles of liquid up to 50ml.
• Net quantity in any parcel non to exceed 1litre/1kg. Medicines must be securely closed and placed in a sealed polythene bag (for liquids) or a siftproof container (for solids).
• Must be tightly packed in stiff outer packaging and cushioned to prevent breakage.
• Sender's name and address must exist visible on the package.

Prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific or medical purposes  - toxic, combustible or toxic and flammable

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Britain - Allowed in the mail, see restrictions and packaging guidelines beneath:
• • Inner packaging tin can be blister packs of tablets or capsules of liquid (each pack not to exceed 50ml/50g per tablet/capsule), or pocket-sized bottles of liquid up to 50ml.
  • Net quantity in whatsoever package not to exceed 500ml/500g.
  • Medicines must be securely closed and placed in a sealed polythene handbag (for liquids) or a siftproof container (for solids).
  • Must be tightly packed in potent outer packaging and cushioned to prevent breakage.
  • Sender's proper name and address must be visible on the packet.

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Radioactive materials and samples

Radioactive materials and samples that are classified as radioactive using Table two-12 of the latest edition of the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Technical Instructions e.g. fissile cloth (uranium 235, etc), radioactive waste textile, thorium or uranium ores and luminous dials from aircraft.

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Great britain - Non allowed in the mail

Radioactive material and samples that are not classified as dangerous goods in the latest edition of the Technical Instructions for the Rubber Transport of Dangerous Appurtenances past Air published past the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) such as samples of granite stone.

• UK & International - Immune with restrictions
• • Surround with cushioning material e.chiliad. chimera wrap.
  • The sender's proper noun and render address must exist conspicuously visible on the outer packaging.

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Sharp objects (including knives, kitchen utensils and gardening tools)

• International & UK - Immune in the mail, see packaging guidelines below:
• • Abrupt objects similar knives*, kitchen utensils and gardening tools may only exist posted if they are packaged appropriately so that they are no adventure to employees, other postal items or recipients.
    *Excludes knives that are banned under Uk laws - see Weapons
  • Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the contents exercise not pierce the outer packaging. Wrap each item with cushioning material. Identify in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope.
  • The sender'south name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries

• International  - Not immune in the mail service
• UK - Not immune in the mail

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Vaccines

• International & United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - Allowed in the mail, run into restrictions and packaging guidelines below:
• • May only be sent by, or at the specific request of, a qualified medical practitioner, registered dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, registered nurse or a recognised laboratory or institution.
  • The vaccines must exist securely airtight and placed in a leak-proof liner such equally a sealed polythene bag (for liquids) or a sift-proof container (for solids).
  • Must be tightly packed in strong outer packaging and must exist secured or cushioned to forestall whatever damage.
  • The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

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Waste, dirt, filth or pass up (including household waste)

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• Britain - Not allowed in the mail

Soil samples sent for analysis are permitted provided they are packaged so that any leaks and spills are contained in the outer packaging

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Weapons (including Section v firearms, CS gas and pepper sprays, film knives and other knives that are banned under Uk laws, tasers and stun guns)

Items that announced to be prohibited weapons may be subject to additional checks and delays.

• International  - Not allowed in the mail
• United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland - Not allowed in the mail

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Source: https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/96/~/prohibited-and-restricted-items---advice-for-personal-customers

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