Pursuant to section 77A(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1990, in order to enhance aviation security to enable New Zealand to be part of a concerted international response to a threat to aviation security, notice is given that I have directed
the Aviation Security Service to perform the functions listed in the Schedule. This direction is consistent with the recommended security control guidelines for screening liquids, gels, and aerosols issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization. This notice comes into force on
31 March 2007.
Schedule
The Aviation Security Service must, at every international screening point, screen and, if necessary, undertake reasonable searches for liquids, aerosols, and gels, including (but not limited to)—
(a) water and other drinks, soups, syrups, jams, stews, sauces, and pastes (including toothpaste); and
(b) foods in sauces or containing a high liquid content; and
(c) creams, lotions, cosmetics, and oils; and
(d) gels (including hair and shower gels); and
(e) contents of pressurised containers (including shaving foam, other foam, and deodorants); and
(f) waxy substances (including hair wax); and
(g) mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, and lip balm; and
(h) any item of similar consistency at room temperature to the items specified in paragraphs (a) to (g).
For the purposes of this direction, international screening point means a passenger inspection and screening station that is used for screening and searching people and items that enter a sterile area that services international flights (including transit flights).
Dated at Wellington this 20th day of March 2007.
HARRY DUYNHOVEN, Minister for Transport Safety.