Dry Ice in Bermuda: Prohibited Import and Sale

Not Available Locally

Dry ice (solid CO₂) is not sold in Bermuda and cannot be imported by individuals or businesses.

Reasons for Prohibition

• Safety: -78.5°C (-109°F) causes severe frostbite; sublimates to CO₂ gas—asphyxiation risk in confined spaces (vehicles, small rooms).
• Storage: Requires specialized ventilated containers; Bermuda's limited cold-chain infrastructure cannot support safe distribution.
• Transport: Classified as Dangerous Goods (UN 1845) for air/sea freight; complex regulations for small jurisdiction.
• Alternatives exist: Gel packs, phase-change materials, mechanical refrigeration suffice for medical/food needs.

For Travelers/Residents

• Do not attempt to bring dry ice in luggage—confiscated at customs.
• Medical shipments (e.g., biologics) use validated cold-chain shippers with gel packs.
• Event planners (fog effects) use water-based fog machines or liquid nitrogen (licensed handlers only).

Regulatory Basis

Bermuda Government Department of Health / Customs regulations prohibit import under Public Health (Control of Substances) and Dangerous Goods legislation.