Sending Perfume Royal Mail

POPPYOSCAR

I sold some unwanted perfume on ebay.

Am I right in thinking there are special rules for sending perfume in the post?

I did look it up but I am a bit confused.

Could anyone advise me please?

Thank you.

theonlywayisup

Assuming you don't have a business account:

https://personal.help.royalmail.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/94/related/1

Including eau de parfum, eau de toilette and alcohol-free perfumes, but excluding non-flammable perfumed creams, gels, oils or lotions.

Volume per item must not exceed 150ml. No more than four perfumes or aftershaves can be sent in any one package. The perfume or aftershave must be within its original retail packaging and then placed in strong outer packaging. The inner packagings must be packed, secured or cushioned to prevent breakage or leakage of their contents into the outer packaging.

An ID8000 label must be applied ( see example ID8000 label Opens in new window ). The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

These items must be presented at a Post Office® counter.

POPPYOSCAR

Thank you.

System

Just to add, it might be worth printing out or taking the information in the link with you when you go to post the perfume. Different Post Office staff seem to have differing opinions on what you can or can't post, in my experience! My mother, for example was told she was not allowed to post a brand new box of unopened 'smellies' which she'd bought as a gift for somebody.

emmbrook

I’ve sent perfume - as others have said, you must attach the sticker ID8000 which you get from the Post Office. Apparently this has some kind of strip in it that sorting machinery reads to ensure that it isn’t sent by air as a flammable liquid. No problem at the P.O. and it arrived no issues.

martindow

I think for international postage the regulations are more restrictive. It might be simpler to offer it only within the UK.