New agreement on sealed bags gives boost to C&T sales in travel retail

Published: 25-Jan-2007

All 27 EU Member States have reached an agreement on the specifications for secure tamper evident bags for the sale liquids and gels purchased airside, in response to the major security threat at Heathrow last summer.


All 27 EU Member States have reached an agreement on the specifications for secure tamper evident bags for the sale liquids and gels purchased airside, in response to the major security threat at Heathrow last summer.

The new agreement will enable customers to purchase fragrance and cosmetics, as well as other liquids without any restrictions.

The new bags will feature special red security tape, which will display a hidden graphic if the seal is broken or damaged. They will also be printed with a bar code and it is recommended that bags are only accessible to retail staff, further strengthening security. In addition, a special symbol has been designed for use on all tamper evident bags to help identify them at security screening points.

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