Cells or batteries that are defective for safety reasons, or that have been damaged, are forbidden. Any equipment containing batteries must be packed in strong rigid packaging, secured against movement, and packed to prevent accidental activation. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
Wrap heavy cardboard around all sharp points and edges. Place in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
Magnets (e.g. in loudspeakers or magnetic media)
Use 1st Class as the minimum service. Must be suitably sealed to prevent leakage or tainting of other items such as sealed in vacuum packs. Strong corrugated board box or purpose designed polystyrene pack. Packages must be clearly labelled “PERISHABLE”. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
Batteries (except those classified as dangerous goods)
Keys
Should be sent in a padded envelope.
Living creatures (e.g. insects and invertebrates)
Scissors, knives and other sharp items
Liquids and creams
Place in a rigid outer container which must be clearly marked “non- flammable gas”.
Maps, plans and drawings
Fish, fruit, meat and other perishables
Must be boxed and packaged to protect the creatures, our staff and our customers from harm. Use 1st Class as the minimum service. Items must be clearly marked “URGENT – LIVING CREATURES - HANDLE WITH CARE”. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.
Rigid cardboard or plastic tube (maximum length 90cm).
Balloons (containing 'non- flammable' gas only)
Fibreboard or polystyrene. Leak proof container.
Mark the sender's name and address clearly on the outer wrapping. Should be sent individually as can damage other items they travel with, i.e. discs, tapes, etc. Strong corrugated board box or purpose designed polystyrene pack.
