Prohibited and dangerous content

Prohibited content

It is forbidden to send the following items:

• Batteries or items containing batteries (due to the risk of fire);
  Due to increased safety concerns in the aviation industry, ICAO / IATA regulations for the transportation of lithium batteries have been tightened and airlines must therefore comply more closely with these regulations.
• Compressed, condensed gases, such as fire extinguishers, lighters and aerosol sprays;
• Flammable and explosive materials, such as solvents, paints, cleaning agents, varnishes, gasoline, pyrotechnic materials, etc.;
• Oxidized substances and organic peroxides, such as hair and textile paints, bleaches, adhesives;
• Toxic, corrosive, contagious or radioactive substances;
• Other hazardous substances, such as anesthetics and chemicals that cause strong discomfort when leaked;
• Strong magnetic materials;
• Alcoholic drinks or tobacco;
• Medicines or drugs;
• Goods that require cooling or heating;
• Dead or live animals (with few exceptions), human remains or ashes;
• Precious items, such as gold, silver, gems, coins, bank notes and securities;
• Weapons, weapon parts or replicas.

It is forbidden to send aerosols & spray / glass bottles, and all products containing any kind of alcohol / flammable substances such as nail polish, acetone, perfume, deodorant, aftershave, perfume spray, medicine, lighters, matches, mascara, etc. These items are immediately stopped at the security check.

Most shipments of batteries are stopped immediately at the security check, and you may be charged for violations of these rules. The ban on batteries includes all items that contain batteries, such as computers, mobile phones, screwdrivers, and other electronic items. For smaller shipments, there may be special exceptions to the ban, but if you do intend to send an item containing a battery you must verify strict compliance with the current terms and conditions of your chosen shipping company.

If a shipment contains food, the manufacturer and the manufacturer's address must be specified.

Additionally, any spices, perfumes, chemicals or electronic equipment can be classified as dangerous goods and therefore be subject to additional charges.

More terms can be found under each service and shipper, so read more detailed info under the terms for the corresponding service and shipper.

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Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods are substances that may pose a risk to health, safety, property or the environment when it is transported or used, or which the carrier categorizes as dangerous goods.

ADR (Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) is the international regulatory framework for the transport of dangerous goods by road, which determines how substances and objects that can harm people, the environment or property should be handled. In order to send and transport dangerous goods, ADR training with an associated ADR certificate is generally required for both the sender and the carrier. Some exceptions to this requirement exist for Limited (LQ) and Reduced Quantity (EQ).

More information on dangerous goods can be provided by the MSB - The Swedish Agency for Social Protection and Emergency Preparedness.

Exemption for Transport of Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (LQ)

Certain types of dangerous goods may be shipped as "Limited Quantity" (LQ) provided that the transport complies with ADR rules for LQ. To ship LQ with Fraktjakt, your company must first be approved by us. Please contact our sales team to have your company reviewed and approved. The sender is responsible for ensuring that all labeling, packaging, and any required documentation complies with ADR requirements.

Carriers may impose additional requirements, for example when using ferries or for export shipments.

Note: Private individuals are not permitted to ship dangerous goods in limited quantities with Fraktjakt - this service is only available to approved companies.

The difference between limited quantity (LQ) and ADR goods

ADR goods follow the entire ADR regulations with strict requirements for packaging, labeling, training and transport documents. Limited quantity (LQ) applies to small quantities that are considered to be lower risk. Here the rules are simpler: no ADR training is required, but the package must be marked with the black and white LQ symbol.

Important considerations when shipping within Sweden or to islands (e.g. Gotland):

• Labeling: Packages must be marked with the LQ symbol (a black-and-white diamond).
• Waybill: May be required by carrier/ferry operator, especially for ferry transport. If so, it should state that the shipment contains dangerous goods in limited quantities.
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Recommended, especially for sea transport.
• Packaging: Must comply with ADR requirements for LQ (Chapter 3.4 and 4.1).
• UN Number: Identifies the substance and should be included in transport documents and sometimes on outer packaging depending on the mode of transport.

Pack carefully: Dangerous goods must be packaged in such a way that leakage or damage is prevented. Poorly packaged goods may result in the sender being held liable for any resulting damage.

UN number

The UN number is a unique four-digit identifier used to describe dangerous goods in transport. UN stands for United Nations, as it is the UN that assigned these numbers. It indicates the type of dangerous goods and the risks associated with them. The UN number must be indicated on transport documents and packaging of dangerous goods.

In short

• ADR goods = Full rules, higher requirements
• LQ = Small quantities, easier handling

Pack safely

It is important to package the goods well. Poorly packaged goods are not replaced by the freight companies and if they risk damaging other packages, you can be fined.

Import ban on wood!

There's an import ban for many international destinations on wooden packaging.

  Read more about our How to pack.