An aqueous solution containing not more than 24% alcohol by volume is not subject to these Regulations.

Other than for air transport, alcoholic beverages of Packing Group III, when carried in receptacles of 250 litres or less, are not subject to these Regulations.

Alcoholic beverages containing more than 24% alcohol but not more than 70% by volume, when transported as part of the manufacturing process, may be transported in wooden barrels with a capacity of more than 250 litres and not more than 500 litres meeting the general requirements of 4.1.1, as appropriate, on the following conditions: (a) The wooden barrels shall be checked and tightened before filling; (b) Sufficient ullage (not less than 3%) shall be left to allow for the expansion of the liquid; (c) The wooden barrels shall be transported with the bungholes pointing upwards; (d) The wooden barrels shall be transported in containers meeting the requirements of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), as amended. Each cask shall be secured in custom-made cradles and be wedged by appropriate means to prevent it from being displaced in any way during transport.