¿Se puede llevar Creatine / Protein Powder en un avión?
Sí — puedes llevar creatine en el equipaje de mano en el avión. ≤ 12 oz (350 ml) powder: fine in carry-on, no extra steps.
- · ≤ 12 oz (350 ml) powder: fine in carry-on, no extra steps
- · > 12 oz (350 ml): place the container in a separate bin for X-ray
- · Powders TSA can’t clear get thrown out — sealed/retail packaging clears faster
- · CATSA: powders are capped at 350 ml/g total in carry-on — check anything beyond a small supply
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Mano:
SÍ
Yes — but containers over 12 oz (350 ml) of powder go in a separate X-ray bin; unclearable powder may be disposed of.
Bodega:
SÍ
Yes, any quantity is allowed in checked bags. Full-size tubs belong here.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Cómo empacar creatine / protein powder
Equipaje de mano: Yes — but containers over 12 oz (350 ml) of powder go in a separate X-ray bin; unclearable powder may be disposed of.
Equipaje facturado: Yes, any quantity is allowed in checked bags. Full-size tubs belong here.
El oficial de seguridad del aeropuerto siempre tiene la decisión final sobre si un artículo pasa el control.
Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Creatine in a carry-on?
Yes — but containers over 12 oz (350 ml) of powder go in a separate X-ray bin; unclearable powder may be disposed of.
Can you pack Creatine in checked luggage?
Yes, any quantity is allowed in checked bags. Full-size tubs belong here.
Can you bring creatine through TSA?
Yes. Creatine is a powder, not a liquid, so the 3.4 oz rule does not apply. Up to 12 oz (350 ml) passes normally; containers above that go in a separate X-ray bin for extra screening.
Does protein powder count as a liquid for the 3-1-1 rule?
No — dry powders are exempt from the liquids rule. They instead fall under the separate 12 oz / 350 ml powder-screening rule in the US and the 350 ml/g total limit in Canada.
Can I bring protein powder on an international flight?
Security treats it like any powder. Sealed retail packaging is the smooth route through both screening and customs at agricultural-strict destinations; unmarked bags of loose white powder invite questions everywhere.
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