What you cannot send

You cannot send some items in BFPO mail, including:

  • alcohol
  • arms and ammunition
  • batteries
  • Christmas crackers
  • financial documents that you cannot replace if lost (not including bank statements or cards)
  • flammable liquids (except up to 150ml of perfume or aftershave to UK locations)
  • fragile items
  • indecent, obscene or offensive material
  • liquids classified as dangerous goods
  • over 1 litre of liquids per parcel
  • prescription medicines and drugs sent for scientific purposes
  • pressurised containers (including aerosols like deodorants and shaving foams or gels)
  • sharp objects and instruments (including scissors and kitchen knives or utensils)

If you send these items, your whole parcel may be delayed or returned to you.

If you are not sure, check the Royal Mail list of what you can and cannot send.