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P&E International Ltd complies with strict transport regulations. We will not carry certain goods and substances. Please check out this page on prohibited goods before arranging collection of your goods.

P&E International Ltd does not carry any goods classified as dangerous.

There are nine hazard classes which cover these and the examples below must not be taken to be a full list of all dangerous goods. We will not accept other goods that may be hazardous to our handling staff.

Dangerous goods are defined as those goods which meet the criteria of one or more of the nine UN Hazard classes. These classes refer to the type of hazard and are listed below.

Dangerous Goods-All dangerous goods are banned.

Class 1: Explosives.

Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive-pyrotechnic effect, with substantial instantaneous release of heat and gas. Examples: Nitroglycerine, Fireworks, Blasting caps, Christmas Cracker Snaps, Igniters, Fuses, Flares, Ammunition etc.

Class2: Gases compressed, liquified or dissolved under pressure.

Permanent gases that cannot be liquified at ambient temperatures; liquified gases, which become liquid under pressure at ambient temperatures; dissolved gases, which become dissolved under pressure in a solvent.

1. All flammable compressed gases are banned. Examples: Hydrogen, Ethane, Methane.

2. All toxic compressed gases are banned. Examples: Chlorine, Fluorine etc

3. All non flammable compressed gases are banned. Examples: Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Neon, Fire Extinguishers containing these gases.

4. All aerosols.

Class 3: Flammable Liquids.

Liquids, mixture of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension which give off a flammable vapour. Any liquid with a closed cup flashpoint of below 60.5 Deg Centrigade is banned. Examples: Acetone, Benzine, Cleaning Compounds, Gasoline, Lighter Fuel, Paint Thinners and Removers, Petroleum, Solvents etc.

Class 4.1: Flammable Solids, Self Reactive Substances and Solid Desensitized Explosives.

Class 4.2: Substances liable to Spontaneous Combustion.

Class 4.3: Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases. Solid materials which are liable to cause fire by friction, absorption of water, spontaneous chemical changes, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be readily ignited and burn vigorously. Examples: Matches (including Safety Type), Calcium Carbide, Cellulose Nitrate Products, Metallic Magnesium,  Nitro-Cellulose based Film, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium, Sodium Hydride, Zinc Powder, Zirconium Hydride etc.

Class 5.1: Oxidising Substances and Class 5.2: Organic Peroxides.

Though not necessarily combustible themselves, these substances may cause or contribute to combustion of other substances. They may also be liable to explosive decomposition, react dangerously with other substances, and be injurious to health. All oxidising substances and organic peroxides are banned. Examples: Bromates, Chlorates, Components of Fibre Glass Repair Kits, Nitrates, Peroxides etc.

Class 6.1: Toxic Substances and Class 6.2: Infectious Substances.

Substances likely to cause death or injury if swallowed, inhaled or by skin contact. Examples: Arsenic, Rat Poison, Mercury, Mustard Gas, Pesticides, Poisons etc. UN3291 Clinical Waste is banned.

Class 7: Radioactive Material.

All materials and samples that are classified as radioactive using the latest edition table 2-12 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Technical \instructions. Examples: Fissile Material like Uranium, Plutonium etc, radioactive waste.

Class 8: Corrosive Materials

Substances which can cause severe damage through chemical reaction to living tissue, other freight or the means of transport. Examples: Caustic Soda, Corrosive Cleaning Fluids, Hydrochloric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Corrosive Rust Removers etc.

Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

Substances which cause hazards and dangers not covered elsewhere. Examples, Dry Ice, Asbestos, Magnetised Materials (a magnetic field strength of 0.159 A/m or more at a distance of 2.1 metres from the outside of the package).

Firearms and Ammunition

We cannot carry any firearm or ammunition. This includes Air Weapons, Crossbows and 'Spent' Ammunition Cases.

Drugs

Controlled drugs may not be sent, any found on a consignment will be handed over to the Police or Customs and the names and adresses of both the Sender and Consignee will be handed over. This includes all drug related items. Examples: Cannabis, Cocaine, LSD, Narcotics, Morphine, Opiates etc.

Filth

Foul or disgusting material will not be carried.

Indecent, Obscene or Offensive Articles

Indecent, obscene or offensive communications, prints, photographs, books or other articles, and packets bearing grossly offensive, indecent or obscene words, marks or designs are prohibited. Those discovered in transit will be stopped, and handed to Customs or the Police, who may take legal action against the sender and/or addressee.

Lottery tickets

Tickets and related advertisements for illegal lotteries are prohibited

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic content should not be greater than 70%. In addition, alcohol that will result in excise duty cannot be sent

Biological Substance, Category B

All Infectious Substances assigned to Category B must be posted in packaging that complies with Packing Instructions 650. The total sample volume/mass in any package shall not exceed 50ml/g. Infectious Substances assigned to Category B are only permitted for destinations within the United Kingdom

Counterfeit currency and postage stamps

Counterfeit currency is prohibited

Diagnostic specimens

All diagnostic specimens must be posted in packaging that complies with Packing Instructions 650. The total sample volume/mass in any package shall not exceed 50ml/g. Diagnostic specimens are only permitted for destinations within the United Kingdom.

 

Infectious substances

Infectious substances assigned to Category A are prohibited.

 

Living creatures

No living creatures will be transported by P&E International Ltd

Perishable articles and foodstuffs

Fresh fruit, meat, fish and other perishable articles should be able to withstand a journey of up to 2 days. Packages must be clearly labelled "PERISHABLE".

Packages of fish should be smoked or chilled, and sealed in vacuum packs before consignment. In all cases they must be enclosed in adequate polystyrene containment to prevent contamination. It is the responsibility of the shipper to package all perishable articles in such a manner that during transport within the system the contents are kept at an appropriate temperature that is unlikely to give rise to a risk to health. This includes seeds and other vegetable products intended for further processing.

 

Prescription drugs

Prescription drugs sent for medical or scientific purposes, for example from a medical practitioner to a hospital, must contain the address of the sender and telephne number in case of non-delivery, so that they may be returned without delay. The properties of these drugs, should not meet any of the criteria of the 9 UN hazard classes when classified by the sender. Drugs in prescription quantities may be sent by private individuals in the case of emergencies. In all cases, the sender's address and telephone number must be included on the inside of the package.

 

Sharp objects

These items may only be carried if they are packaged appropriately so that they do not present a risk to employees, other packages or recipients.

 

Financial documents

Money - bankers drafts, current bank notes, currency notes or coins, credit cards, debit cards, uncrossed postal orders which do not state to whom they are to be paid, cheques or dividend warrants which are uncrossed and made payable to the bearer; bearer securities including share warrants, scrips, or subscription certificates, bonds or relative coupons, unfranked postage or revenue stamps, (except a revenue stamp embossed or impressed on an instrument which has been executed); coupons, vouchers, tokens, lottery tickets, scratch cards or similar documents which can be exchanged themselves or with any other document for money, goods or services; national insurance stamps; all tickets, including travel and events. None of the above can be sent on any P&E International Ltd service.

 

Human and animal remains

Human and animal remains , can be sent only if they have prior written agreement with us, which is to be given at P&E International Ltd’s absolute discretion. This includes specimens treated by a taxidermist.

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