The Republic of Suriname has decided to implement new security control guidelines and standards for screening of liquids, gels, aerosols, etc.

Liquid are considered to be: Any fluids like water, drinks, lotions ,crème/foam, oils, perfumes, deodorants, lubricants, gels (hair,shower), lipstick, mascara, toothpaste, aerosols and other gelatinous substances. The amount is determined by the size of the container and not by the amount in it.

With certain exceptions for medical prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols to carried through a security screening checkpoint.
The term container can be understood as bottle, box, tube, cup, etc.
1. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 100ml or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or rolled up toothpaste tubes are not allowed. Each container must be 100ml or smaller. (100ml = 3.4 fl.oz.)
2. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, zip-lock, clear plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding 1 liter. More than one liter size bags or bags that are not zip-lock such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, zip-lock, clear plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding 1 liter.
3. Each traveler must remove their, zip-lock bag from their carry on-baggage and place it in the provided tray or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening machine. X-raying separately will allow security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

Please keep in mind that these rules have been enforced after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers take essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo are needed, please place them in the checked (hold) baggage.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:

• Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling;
• All medical prescriptions and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
• For passengers with a disability or medical condition liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels;
• Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and organs for transplantation;
• Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,
• For persons with disabilities or medical conditions who need gels or frozen liquids to cool disability or medically related items.

The above mentioned items are not limited in the amount or volume of these brought in your carry-on baggage. However, if these items are in containers larger than 100ml, please perform the following:

1. Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your zip-lock bag.
2. Declare you have the items to one of the Security Officers at the security checkpoint.
3. Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the security screening checkpoint (X-ray). These items are subject to additional screening.

In addition, exemptions shall be granted in respect of liquids purchased either at airport duty free shops, or on board aircraft, on the condition that the liquid is packed in a sealed plastic bag that is both tamper-evident and displays satisfactory proof of purchase at airport duty free shops, or on board aircraft, on the day(s) of the journey for departing as well as transfer passengers. To facilitate screening and avoid a cluttered x-ray image, such plastic bags containing liquid containers should be presented apart from other cabin baggage, coats and jackets or laptops for separate x-ray screening.

It is permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.

We ask for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before arriving at the security screening checkpoint at the airport. We also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to overthrow these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.

In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. We strongly encourage travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid complications during security control screening.

In case any prohibited item included liquids, gels and aerosols are detected which are not properly presented at the security screening checkpoint (X-ray) the screening officer shall ask the passengers either to deposit the item(s) in a nearest bin or voluntary hand it over to the security screening officer. The voluntary over-handed items shall be dealt with in accordance with the security screening authority approved procedures.

This security regimen primarily applies to all airports serving international flights departing from the Republic of Suriname. Additional these measures may be applied to domestic operations to the extent practicable, based on a security risk assessment carried out by CASAS and other relevant authorities.

A printable version of the prohibited items listing is available.

Source: CASAS