Can I bring Formula powder / baby milk powder in my carry-on?

Yes — Formula powder / baby milk powder is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. Powder is not a liquid — not subject to the 100ml rule. TSA may test the powder. Keep in original container.

Can I bring Formula powder / baby milk powder in checked baggage?

Yes — Formula powder / baby milk powder is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted.

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🍼 Formula powder / baby milk powder

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. Powder is not a liquid — not subject to the 100ml rule. TSA may test the powder. Keep in original container.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Powdered baby formula is not a liquid and is not subject to the 100ml carry-on rule. Bring as much as you need. Keep it in the original packaging with the label visible — security may test the powder.

Formula powder / baby milk powder rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for formula powder / baby milk powder compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

No. Powder is not a liquid. You can bring as much powdered formula as you need in carry-on.

Possibly. TSA and other agencies may use ETD to test powders. Keep formula in its original container with the label visible to avoid delays.

Liquid formula in bottles for infant use is exempt from the 100ml rule when travelling with a baby.