India to discuss LAGs security recognition with the EU

Nicole Mezzasalma

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Duty-free operators in the country have requested that the government moves on the liquids issue

The Indian government has decided to address the European Union’s (EU) ban on passengers from third countries transferring with liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs). According to the Sunday Economic Times, sources in the civil aviation industry believe the government will call a meeting with duty-free operators in India in response to a letter from the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association asking the ministry to intervene in the matter.

India does not currently have an agreement in place with the EU for recognition of its liquids security standards, and the issue has badly affected the duty-free business in the country as around 50% of total sales fall under LAGs categories, the report claimed.