New security laws for hand luggage come into effect across European airports today, which restrict the amount of liquids passengers can bring on board with them.
The European Union (EU) agreed that airport security measures must be made stricter after an attempted terror plot in Britain last August. In that incident British authorities said liquid based explosives were going to be used to bring flights bound to the US.
As of today passengers within the 25 nation EU will only be able to carry up to100 milliliters of liquid per container, which must fit into a clear re-sealable plastic bag . People traveling from Norway, Iceland and Switzerland will also be affected.
From now on all liquids will be subject to security checks before passengers can board their flight . Liquids include soft drinks, soups, creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste and shaving cream, as well as water.
However the new rules do not affect medicines and baby food, but can be inspected if necessary, said officials. Perfumes and drinks bought at airport shops, once passengers have cleared security, are also exceptions to the rules.
Spokesman for the EU, Ferran Tarradellas Espuny, said, "All airports in the European Union must apply the new regulations to protect civil aviation against the threat of homemade liquid explosives. Liquids in hand luggages have to be put in a separate bag ."
Laptop computers and all other large electrical items must also be removed from luggage for inspection.
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