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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance)

Type Implementing Regulation

Publication 2015-11-14

Last updated 2026-10-01

State In force

Department European Commission

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11.1.7 Background checks shall be subject to the following:

(a) a mechanism for the ongoing review of the elements specified in points 11.1.3 and 11.1.4 through the prompt notification to the competent authority, operator or issuing entity, as applicable, of any occurrence that may affect the reliability of the individual. Modalities for the notification, exchange of information and content thereof between the competent authorities, operators and entities, shall be established and monitored in accordance with the national law; or

(b) a repeat at regular intervals not exceeding 12 months for enhanced background checks, or three years for standard background checks.

- 11.1.8 The recruitment process for all persons being recruited under points 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 shall include at least a written application and an interview stage designed to provide an initial assessment of abilities and aptitudes.

- 11.1.9 Persons being recruited to implement security controls shall have the mental and physical abilities and aptitudes required to carry out their designated tasks effectively and shall be made aware of the nature of these requirements at the outset of the recruitment process.

These abilities and aptitudes shall be assessed during the recruitment process and before completion of any probationary period.

11.1.10 Recruitment records, including results of any assessment tests, shall be kept for all persons recruited under points 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 for at least the duration of their contract.

11.1.11 In order to address the insider threat, and notwithstanding the respective staff training contents and competences listed in paragraph 11.2, the security programme of operators and entities referred to in Articles 12, 13 and 14 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall include an appropriate internal policy and related measures enhancing staff awareness and promoting security culture.

11.2 TRAINING

11.2.1 General training obligations

11.2.1.1 Persons shall have successfully completed relevant training before being authorised to implement security controls unsupervised.

- 11.2.1.2 Training of persons performing tasks as listed in points 11.2.3.1 to 11.2.3.5 and point 11.2.4 shall include theoretical, practical and on- the-job training elements.

11.2.1.3 The content of courses shall be specified or approved by the appropriate authority before:

(a) an instructor delivers any training required under Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts; or

(b) a computer based training course is used in order to meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. Computer based training may be used with or without the support of an instructor or coach.

11.2.1.4 Training records shall be kept for all persons trained for at least the duration of their contract.

11.2.2 Basic training

Basic training of persons performing tasks as listed in points 11.2.3.1, 11.2.3.4 and 11.2.3.5 as well as in points 11.2.4, 11.2.5 and 11.5 shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) knowledge of the legal framework for aviation security;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(d) knowledge of access control procedures;

(e) knowledge of identification card systems in use;

(f) knowledge of procedures for challenging persons and of circumstances in which persons should be challenged or reported;

(g) knowledge of reporting procedures;

- (h) ability to identify prohibited articles;

(i) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents;

(j) knowledge of how human behaviour and responses can affect security performance;

(k) ability to communicate clearly and confidently; and

(l) knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation.

11.2.3 Job specific training for persons implementing security controls

11.2.3.1 Job specific training of persons implementing screening of persons, cabin baggage, items carried and hold baggage shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(b) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(d) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used;

(e) knowledge of emergency response procedures.

In addition, where the designated tasks of the person concerned so require, training shall also result in the following competences:

(f) interpersonal skills, in particular how to deal with cultural differences and with potentially disruptive passengers;

(g) knowledge of hand searching techniques;

(h) ability to carry out hand searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles;

(i) knowledge of exemptions from screening and special security procedures;

(j) ability to operate the security equipment used;

(k) ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment; and

(l) knowledge of protection requirements for hold baggage.

11.2.3.2 Training of persons implementing screening of cargo and mail shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls in the supply chain;

(d) ability to identify prohibited articles;

(e) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(f) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used;

(g) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(h) knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(i) knowledge of protection requirements for cargo and mail;

In addition, where the designated tasks of the person concerned so require, training shall also result in the following competences:

(j) knowledge of screening requirements for cargo and mail, including exemptions and special security procedures;

(k) knowledge of screening methods appropriate for different types of cargo and mail;

(l) knowledge of hand searching techniques;

(m) ability to carry out hand searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles;

(n) ability to operate the security equipment used;

(o) ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment;

(p) knowledge of transportation requirements.

11.2.3.3 Training of persons implementing screening of air carrier mail and materials, in-flight supplies and airport supplies shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls in the supply chain;

(d) ability to identify prohibited articles;

(e) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(f) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(g) knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(h) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used;

In addition, where the designated tasks of the person concerned so require, training shall also result in the following competences:

(i) knowledge of hand searching techniques;

(j) ability to carry out hand searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles;

(k) ability to operate the security equipment used;

(l) ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment;

(m) knowledge of transportation requirements.

11.2.3.4 Specific training of persons performing vehicle examinations shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of the legal requirements for vehicle examinations, including exemptions and special security procedures;

(b) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(d) knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(e) knowledge of vehicle examination techniques;

(f) ability to carry out vehicle examinations to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles.

11.2.3.5 Specific training of persons implementing access control at an airport as well as surveillance and patrols shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of the legal requirements for access control, including exemptions and special security procedures;

(b) knowledge of access control systems used at the airport;

(c) knowledge of authorisations, including identification cards and vehicle passes, providing access to airside areas and ability to identify those authorisations;

(d) knowledge of procedures for patrolling and for challenging persons and of circumstances in which persons should be challenged or reported:

(e) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(f) knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(g) interpersonal skills, in particular how to deal with cultural differences and with potentially disruptive passengers.

11.2.3.6 Training of persons implementing aircraft security searches shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of the legal requirements for aircraft security searches and of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(b) knowledge of the configuration of the type(s) of aircraft on which the person is to implement aircraft security searches;

(d) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(e) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(f) ability to implement aircraft security searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles.

In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(g) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(h) knowledge of the legal framework for aviation security;

(i) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(j) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(k) awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(l) knowledge of airport identification card used at the airport.

11.2.3.7 Training of persons implementing aircraft protection shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of how to protect and prevent unauthorised access to aircraft and of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(b) knowledge of procedures for sealing aircraft, if applicable for the person to be trained;

(d) knowledge of procedures for challenging persons and of circumstances in which persons should be challenged or reported; and

(e) knowledge of emergency response procedures.

In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(f) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(g) knowledge of the legal framework for aviation security;

(h) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(i) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(j) awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures.

11.2.3.8 Training of persons implementing baggage reconciliation shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(d) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(e) knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(f) knowledge of passenger and baggage reconciliation requirements and techniques;

(g) knowledge of protection requirements for air carrier materials used for passenger and baggage processing.

In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(h) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(i) awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(j) knowledge of airport identification cards used at the airport;

(k) knowledge of reporting procedures;

(l) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

11.2.3.9 Training of persons with unsupervised access to identifiable air cargo and mail to which the required security controls have been applied and persons implementing security controls for air cargo and mail other than screening shall result in all of the following competences:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls in the supply chain;

(d) knowledge of procedures for challenging persons and of circumstances in which persons should be challenged or reported;

(e) knowledge of reporting procedures;

(f) ability to identify prohibited articles;

(g) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(h) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(i) knowledge of protection requirements for cargo and mail;

(j) knowledge of transportation requirements, if applicable.

In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(k) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(l) awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(m) knowledge of identification cards in use;

(n) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

11.2.3.10 Training of persons implementing security controls for air carrier mail and materials, in-flight supplies and airport supplies other than screening shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(d) knowledge of procedures for challenging persons and of circumstances in which persons should be challenged or reported;

(e) knowledge of reporting procedures;

(f) ability to identify prohibited articles;

(g) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(h) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(i) knowledge of protection requirements for air carrier mail and materials, in-flight supplies and airport supplies, as applicable;

(j) knowledge of transportation requirements, if applicable.

In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(k) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(l) awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(m) knowledge of identification cards in use;

(n) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

11.2.3.11 Training of flight and cabin crew members implementing in-flight security measures shall result in all of the following competences:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of flight and cabin crew members;

(d) knowledge of how to protect and prevent unauthorised access to aircraft;

(e) knowledge of procedures for sealing aircraft, if applicable for the person to be trained;

(f) ability to identify prohibited articles;

(g) knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(h) ability to implement aircraft security searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles;

(i) knowledge of the configuration of the type or types of aircraft on which the duties are performed;

- (j) ability to protect flight deck during the flight;

(k) knowledge of procedures relevant to carriage of potentially disruptive passengers on board an aircraft, if applicable for the person to be trained;

(l) knowledge of handling persons authorised to carry firearms on board, if applicable for the person to be trained;

(m) knowledge of reporting procedures;

(n) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents and emergencies on board an aircraft.

11.2.4 Specific training for persons directly supervising persons implementing security controls (supervisors)

Specific training of supervisors shall, in addition to the competencies of the persons to be supervised, result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and how they should be met;

(b) knowledge of supervisory tasks;

(d) ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

- (e) knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(f) ability to provide mentoring and on-the-job training and to motivate other.

In addition, where the designated tasks of the person concerned so require, that training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(g) knowledge of conflict management;

(h) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used.

11.2.5 Specific training for persons with general responsibility at national or local level for ensuring that a security programme and its implementation meet all legal provisions (security managers)

Specific training of security managers shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and how they should be met;

(b) knowledge of internal, national, Union and international quality control;

(d) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used.

11.2.6 Training of persons other than passengers requiring unescorted access to security restricted areas

11.2.6.1 Persons other than passengers requiring unescorted access to security restricted areas and not falling under points 11.2.3 to 11.2.5 and 11.5 shall receive security awareness training before being issued with an authorisation granting unescorted access to security restricted areas.

For objective reasons, the appropriate authority may exempt persons from this training requirement if their access is limited to areas in the terminal accessible to passengers.

11.2.6.2 Security awareness training shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

(c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(d) understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

- (e) awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(f) knowledge of airport identification cards used at the airport;

(g) knowledge of reporting procedures;

(h) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

11.2.6.3 Each person undergoing security awareness training shall be required to demonstrate understanding of all subjects referred to in point 11.2.6.2 before being issued with an authorisation granting unescorted access to security restricted areas.

11.2.7 Training of persons requiring general security awareness

General security awareness training shall result in all of the following competencies:

(a) knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

(b) awareness of the relevant legal requirements and knowledge of elements contributing to the establishment of a robust and resilient security culture in the workplace and in the aviation domain, including, inter alia, insider threat and radicalisation;

- (c) knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security in their working environment, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls;

(d) knowledge of reporting procedures;

(e) ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

Each person undergoing general security awareness training shall be required to demonstrate understanding of all subjects referred to in this point before taking up duty.

This training shall not apply to instructors falling under point 11.5.

11.2.8 Training of persons with roles and responsibility related to cyber threats

11.2.8.1 Persons implementing the measures as laid down in point 1.7.2 shall have the skills and aptitudes required to carry out their designated tasks effectively. They shall be made aware of relevant cyber risks on a need-to-know basis.

11.2.8.2 Persons having access to data or systems shall receive appropriate and specific job related training commensurate with their role and responsibilities, including being made aware of relevant risks where their job function requires this. The appropriate authority, or the authority or agency as laid down in point 1.7.4 shall specify or approve the content of the course.

11.3 CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL

11.3.1 Persons performing tasks as listed in points 11.2.3.1 to 11.2.3.5 shall be subject to:

(a) an initial certification or approval process; and

(b) for persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment, recertification at least every 3 years; and

Persons performing tasks as listed in point 11.2.3.3 may be exempted from these requirements if they are only authorised to implement visual checks and/or hand searches.

11.3.2 The initial certification or approval process shall include:

(a) a theoretical test or a panel interview assessing the persons theoretical knowledge necessary to perform the assigned functions; and

(b) a practical test assessing the competencies necessary to perform the assigned functions; and

11.3.3 The recertification or reapproval process shall include:

(a) a theoretical test or a panel interview assessing the persons theoretical knowledge necessary to perform the assigned functions; and

(b) an evaluation of operational performance covering all the assigned functions or a practical test assessing the competencies necessary to perform the assigned functions, as defined by the appropriate authority; and

11.3.4 The theoretical test or panel interview shall consist of a number of questions and/or subjects discussed, sufficient to provide a comprehensive and thorough assessment of the candidate’s knowledge.

11.3.5 The standardised image interpretation test shall consist of a number of images, at varying difficulty, sufficient to assess the candidate’s knowledge and interpretation skills on all categories of prohibited articles relevant for the assigned functions.

11.3.6 The appropriate authority may authorise a certified instructor engaged in the training of security personnel to carry out the practical test as referred to in points 11.3.2(b) and 11.3.3(b), provided that:

(a) the test procedure and its content has been approved by the appropriate authority;

(b) the results of the test are submitted to the appropriate authority for evaluation as part of the certification or recertification process; and

- (c) the appropriate authority performs regular quality control in this respect.

11.3.7 With the exception of the evaluation of operational performance covering all the assigned functions as laid down in point 11.3.3(b), all elements of the certification and recertification processes must be performed by, or on behalf of, the appropriate authority.

A training institute or similar, engaged by the appropriate authority to perform the certification on their behalf, must be fully independent from operators and security providers employing security personnel and from instructors delivering any training in accordance with Chapter 11.2. This does not apply for the option related to the practical tests indicated under point 11.3.6.

11.3.8 Failure to undertake or successfully complete recertification or reapproval within a reasonable timescale, not normally exceeding 3 months, shall result in the related security entitlements being withdrawn.

11.3.9 Certification or approval records shall be kept for all persons certified or approved, respectively, for at least the duration of their contract.

11.4 RECURRENT TRAINING

11.4.1 Persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall be subject to recurrent training consisting of image recognition training and testing. This shall take the form of:

(a) classroom and/or computer based training; or

(b) on-the-job TIP training, on condition that a TIP library of at least 6 000 images, as specified below, is employed on the x-ray or EDS equipment used and the person works with this equipment during at least one third of his working hours.

For classroom and/or computer based training, persons shall be subject to image recognition training and testing for at least 6 hours in every 6 month period, using either:

— an image library containing at least 1 000 images of at least 250 different threat articles, including images of component parts of threat articles, with each article captured in a variety of different orientations, and arranged to provide an unpredictable selection of images from the library during the training and testing; or

— the most frequently missed TIP images from the TIP library in use combined with images of recently captured threat articles relevant for the type of screening operation and covering all types of relevant threat articles if only used once for the training of a given screener over a three-year period.

For on-the-job TIP training, the TIP library shall consist of at least 6 000 images of at least 1 500 different threat articles, including images of component parts of threat articles, with each article captured in a variety of different orientations.

The training and testing shall preferably be evenly distributed over each 6-month period. When this is not possible, training and testing shall take place at the end of each 6-month period.

11.4.2 Evaluation of the performance of individual screeners shall be carried out at the end of every 6 month period. The results of this evaluation:

(a) shall be provided to the person and recorded;

(b) shall be used to identify weaknesses and inform future training and testing adapted to address those weaknesses; and

11.4.3 Persons performing tasks as listed under point 11.2 other than those referred to in point 11.4.1 and 11.4.2 shall undergo recurrent training at a frequency sufficient to ensure that competencies are maintained and acquired in line with security developments.

Recurrent training shall be conducted:

(a) for competencies acquired during initial basic, specific and security awareness training, at least once every 5 years or, in cases where the competencies have not been exercised for more than 6 months, before return to security duties; and

(b) for new or extended competencies, as required to ensure that persons implementing, or responsible for implementing, security controls are promptly made aware of new threats and legal requirements by the time they have to be applied.

The requirements under (a) shall not apply to competencies acquired during specific training which are no longer required for the person's designated tasks.

11.4.4 Records of recurrent training shall be kept for all persons trained for at least the duration of their contract.

11.5 QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS

11.5.1 Instructors shall at least fulfil all of the following requirements:

(a) the successful completion of an enhanced background check in accordance with point 11.1.3;

(b) competency in instructional techniques;

(d) competency in the security elements to be taught.

Certification shall at least apply to those instructors authorised to give training defined in points 11.2.3.1 to 11.2.3.5 and in points 11.2.4 (unless it concerns the training of supervisors exclusively supervising persons referred to in points 11.2.3.6 to 11.2.3.11) and 11.2.5.

Instructors shall be subject to recertification at least every 5 years.

11.5.2 Instructors shall receive regular training or information on developments in the relevant fields.

11.5.3 The appropriate authority shall maintain or have access to lists of instructors operating in the Member State.

11.5.4 If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that training delivered by an instructor is resulting in persons having the relevant competencies, or where the instructor fails the background check, it shall either withdraw approval of the course or ensure that the instructor is suspended or removed from the list of instructors, as appropriate. Where such action is taken, the appropriate authority shall also specify how the instructor may apply to have the suspension lifted, be reinstated on the list of instructors or have the course approval reinstated.

11.5.5 Any competencies acquired by an instructor in order to meet the requirements under this Chapter in one Member State shall be recognised in another Member State.

11.6 EU AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATION

11.6.1 EU aviation security validation is a standardised, documented, impartial and objective process for obtaining and evaluating evidence to determine the level of compliance of the validated entity with requirements set out in Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts.

11.6.2 EU aviation security validation

EU aviation security validation:

(a) may be a requirement for obtaining or maintaining a legal status under Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts;

(b) may be performed by an appropriate authority or a validator approved as EU aviation security validator or a validator recognised as equivalent to it, in accordance with this Chapter;

(c) shall assess security measures applied under the responsibility of the validated entity or parts thereof for which the entity seeks validation. At least, it shall consist of:
(1) an evaluation of security relevant documentation, including the validated entity's security programme or equivalent; and
(2) a verification of the implementation of aviation security measures, which shall include an on-site verification of the validated entity's relevant operations, unless otherwise stated;

(d) shall be recognised by all Member States.

11.6.3 Approval requirements for EU aviation security validators

11.6.3.1 Member States shall approve EU aviation security validators based on conformity assessment capacity, which shall comprise:

(a) independence from the validated industry, unless otherwise stated; and

(b) appropriate personnel competence in the security area to be validated as well as methods to maintain such competence at the level referred to in 11.6.3.5; and

11.6.3.2 Where relevant, the approval shall take account of accreditation certificates in relation to the relevant harmonised standards, namely with EN-ISO/IEC 17020 instead of re-assessing conformity assessment capacity.

11.6.3.3 An EU aviation security validator may be any individual or a legal entity.

11.6.3.4 The national accreditation body established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ([^E0030]) may be empowered to accredit the conformity assessment capacity of legal entities to perform EU aviation security validation, adopt administrative measures in that respect and carry out the surveillance of EU aviation security validation activities.

11.6.3.5 Every individual performing EU aviation security validation shall have appropriate competence and background, and shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a) have been subjected to an enhanced background check in accordance with point 11.1.3;

(b) perform EU aviation security validation impartially and objectively, shall understand the meaning of independence and apply methods to avoid situations of conflict of interest in respect of the validated entity;

(c) have sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of quality control as well as respective skills and personal attributes to collect, record and assess findings based on a checklist, in particular regarding:
(1) compliance monitoring principles, procedures and techniques;
(2) factors affecting human performance and supervision;
(3) the role and powers of the validator, including on conflict of interest;

(d) provide proof of appropriate competence based on training and/or a minimum work experience in respect of the following areas:
(1) general aviation security principles of Union and ICAO aviation security standards;
(2) specific standards related to the activity validated and how they are applied to operations;
(3) security technologies and techniques relevant for the validation process;

(e) undergo recurrent training at a frequency sufficient to ensure that existing competencies are maintained and new competencies are acquired to take account of developments in the field of aviation security.

11.6.3.6 The appropriate authority shall either itself provide training for EU aviation security validator or approve and maintain a list of appropriate security training courses. The appropriate authority shall provide the validators it approves with the relevant parts of the non-public legislation and national programmes referring to the operations and areas to validate.

11.6.3.7 Member States may limit the approval of an EU aviation security validator to validation activities which are carried out solely on the territory of that Member State on behalf of the appropriate authority of that Member State. In such cases, the requirements of point 11.6.4.2 do not apply.

11.6.3.8 The appropriate authority acting as validator may only perform validations in respect of air carriers, operators and entities that are placed under its responsibility or under the responsibility of the appropriate authority of another Member State, where it has been explicitly requested or appointed to do so by that authority.

11.6.3.9 As from the date of withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union pursuing Article 50 of the TEU, the following provisions apply in respect of EU aviation security validators approved by this Member State to perform validations in respect of airlines, operators and entities seeking respectively ACC3, RA3 and KC3 designation:

(a) they are no longer recognised in the Union;

(b) the EU aviation security validations performed before the date of withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, including the EU validation reports issued before that date remain valid for the purpose of the designation of air carriers, operators and entities they have validated;

11.6.3.10 Individuals and entities indicated in the previous point may seek approval as EU aviation security validator by the appropriate authority of a Member State. The approving Member State shall:

(a) Obtain from the appropriate authority of the United Kingdom the necessary documentation on which basis the individual or legal entity had been approved as EU aviation security validator;

(b) Verify that the applicant fulfils the Union requirements in this Chapter. If the appropriate authority is satisfied, it may approve the individual or the entity as EU aviation security validator for a period not exceeding the approval that was granted by the appropriate authority of the United Kingdom;

(c) Promptly inform the Commission that will ensure the listing of the EU aviation security validator into the Union database on supply chain security.

11.6.3.11 The approval of an EU aviation security validator shall be valid for a maximum period of five years.

11.6.4 Recognition and discontinuation of EU aviation security validators

11.6.4.1 An EU aviation security validator:

(a) shall not be considered to be approved until its details are listed in the ‘Union database on supply chain security’;

(b) shall be provided with proof of its status by or on behalf of the appropriate authority;

(c) may not perform EU aviation security validations if it holds the status of aviation security validator under an equivalent scheme in place in a third country or an international organisation, unless the third country or international organisation grants reciprocal opportunities to EU aviation security validators within its scheme.

EU aviation security validators listed in the ‘Union database on supply chain security’ on account of the appropriate authority, may only perform validations of airlines, operators or entities under the responsibility of that appropriate authority.

11.6.4.2 Approved EU aviation security validators shall be recognised by all Member States.

11.6.4.3 When a Member State is no longer satisfied that an EU aviation security validator meets the requirements referred to in points 11.6.3.1 or 11.6.3.5, it shall withdraw the approval and remove the validator from the Union database on supply chain security, or inform the appropriate authority that approved it, sharing the basis for its concern.

11.6.4.4 Industry associations and entities under their responsibility operating quality assurance programmes may be approved as EU aviation security validators provided equivalent measures of those programmes ensure impartial and objective validation. Recognition shall be done in cooperation of the appropriate authorities of at least two Member States.

11.6.4.5 The Commission may recognise validation activities undertaken by authorities or aviation security validators under the jurisdiction of and recognised by a third country or an international organisation where it can confirm their equivalency to EU aviation security validation. A list thereof shall be kept in Attachment 6-Fiii.

11.6.5 EU aviation security validation report (‘the validation report’)

11.6.5.1 The validation report shall record the EU aviation security validation and contain at least:

(a) a completed checklist signed by the EU aviation security validator including, where requested, comments by the validated entity in the necessary detail; and

(b) a declaration of commitments signed by the validated entity; and

(c) an independence declaration in respect of the entity validated signed by the individual performing the EU aviation security validation.

11.6.5.2 The EU aviation security validator shall establish the level of compliance with the objectives contained in the checklist and record these findings in the appropriate part of the checklist.

11.6.5.3 A declaration of commitment shall state the validated entity's commitment to continue operation under the successfully validated operation standards.

11.6.5.4 The validated entity may declare its agreement or disagreement to the validation report's established compliance level. Such a declaration shall become an integral part of the validation report.

11.6.5.5 Page numbering, date of the EU aviation security validation and initialling by the validator and the validated entity on each page shall prove the validation report's integrity. Manual initialling on each page may be replaced by an electronic signature of the entire document.

11.6.5.6 By default the report shall be in English and delivered to the appropriate authority along with the validated entity, within not more than one month after the on-site verification.

The appropriate authority shall assess the validation report within not more than six weeks after its reception.

Where the report concerns an airline, operator or entity undergoing validation for the purposes of an existing designation that expires after the periods referred to in the paragraphs above, the appropriate authority may set a longer period to complete the assessment.

In such case, and unless further information and additional documentary evidence is necessary to successfully conclude the assessment, the appropriate authority shall ensure that the process is completed before the expiry of the validity of status.

Within three months from the date of reception of the report, the validator shall be provided with a written feedback regarding the quality of the report, and where applicable, any recommendations and remarks that the appropriate authority may deem necessary. Where applicable, a copy of such feedback shall be transmitted to the appropriate authority that has approved the validator.

For the purposes of the designation of other airlines, operators or entities as provided for in this Regulation, an appropriate authority may request and shall obtain, within 15 days, from the appropriate authority that has drafted a validation report in its national language or has required the validator performing the validation to do so, a copy of the full validation report in the English language.

11.7. MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF TRAINING

11.7.1 Any competencies acquired by a person in order to meet the requirements under Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts in one Member State shall be recognised in another Member State.

ATTACHMENT 11-A

INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION — EU AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATOR

(a) I confirm that I have established the level of compliance of the validated entity in an impartial and objective way.

(b) I confirm that I am not, and have not in the preceding two years, been employed by the validated entity.

(c) I confirm that I have no economic or other direct or indirect interest in the outcome of the validation activity, the validated entity or its affiliates.

(d) I confirm that I have, and have had in the preceding 12 months no business relations such as training and consultancy beyond the validation process with the validated entity in areas related to aviation security.

(e) I confirm that the EU aviation security validation report is based on a thorough fact finding evaluation of relevant security documentation, consisting of:
— the validated entities' security programme or equivalent, and
— an on- site verification of the implementation thereof.

(f) I confirm that the EU aviation security validation report is based on an assessment of all security relevant areas on which the validator is required to give an opinion based on the relevant EU checklist.

(g) I confirm that I have applied a methodology that allows for separate EU aviation security validation reports in respect of each entity validated and ensures objectivity and impartiality of the fact finding and evaluation, where several entities are being validated in a joint action.

(h) I confirm that I accepted no financial or other benefits, other than a reasonable fee for the validation and a compensation of travel and accommodation costs.

I accept full responsibility for the EU aviation security validation report.

Name of the validated entity:

Name of the EU aviation security validator:

Date:

Signature:

12.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT

12.0. GENERAL PROVISION AND APPROVAL OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT

12.0.1. General provision

- 12.0.1.1. The authority, operator or entity using equipment for the implementation of measures for which it is responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure that the equipment meets the standards set out in this Chapter.

The information contained in this Chapter and classified in accordance with Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 ([^E0031]) shall be made available by the appropriate authority to manufacturers on a need-to-know basis.

12.0.1.2. There shall be both site acceptance test of each piece of security equipment being installed as well as subsequent routine testing thereof. The routine testing shall be performed irrespectively of the regular maintenance and at a frequency which ensures reasonably prompt identification of any malfunctions or decrease in performance or detection capability of the piece of equipment.

12.0.1.3. Equipment manufacturers shall provide a concept of operations and equipment shall be evaluated and used in accordance with it.

12.0.1.4. Where several security equipment are combined, each one has to comply with the defined specifications and meet the standards set out in this Chapter, both used separately and combined as a system.

12.0.1.5. Equipment shall be positioned, installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of equipment manufacturers.

12.0.2. Approval of security equipment

- 12.0.2.1. Subject to point 12.0.5, the following security equipment and software may be installed after 1 October 2020 only if it has been granted an ‘EU Stamp’ marking or an ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status as referred to in point 12.0.2.5:

(a) walk-through metal detection (WTMD) equipment;
(b) explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment;
(c) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment;
(d) liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) equipment;
(e) metal detection equipment (MDE);
(f) security scanners;
(g) shoe scanner equipment;
(h) explosive vapour detection (EVD) equipment;
(i) automated prohibited items detections (APID) software.

12.0.2.2. The Commission shall approve the security equipment listed in 12.0.2.1 and shall grant the ‘EU Stamp’ marking.

12.0.2.3. The ‘EU Stamp’ marking shall be granted to security equipment tested by test centres which implement quality control measures in accordance with the Common Evaluation Process of the European Civil Aviation Conference under the responsibility of the appropriate authority.

12.0.2.4. The Commission may grant an ‘EU Stamp’ marking to security equipment only after it has received the test reports for the equipment in question or Level 2 reports by the Common Evaluation Process of the European Civil Aviation Conference. The Commission may request additional information relating to test reports.

12.0.2.5. The Commission may grant an ‘EU Stamp’ marking to security equipment confirmed by the Common Evaluation Process of the European Civil Aviation Conference. Such equipment shall be automatically eligible to the ‘EU Stamp’ marking, and shall receive a temporary ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status until the final approval. Security equipment with an ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status shall be allowed for installation and use.

12.0.3. ‘EU Stamp’ marking and Union database on supply chain security — security equipment

12.0.3.1. Security equipment listed in point 12.0.2.1 for which ‘EU Stamp’ marking has been granted shall be entered into the ‘Union database on supply chain security — security equipment’.

- 12.0.3.2. The ‘EU Stamp’ marking shall be affixed by manufacturers on security equipment approved by the Commission and visible on one side or on-screen.

12.0.3.3. Equipment with ‘EU Stamp’ marking shall be installed with hardware and software versions corresponding to its description in the ‘Union database on supply chain security — security equipment’.

12.0.3.4. Without prejudice to points 12.0.4 and 12.0.5, security equipment with ‘EU Stamp’ marking benefits from mutual recognition and shall be recognised for availability, deployment and use in all Member States.

12.0.3.5. The Commission shall maintain the ‘Union database on supply chain security — security equipment’.

12.0.3.6. An entry in the ‘Union database on supply chain security — security equipment’ shall contain the following information:
(a) a unique alphanumeric identifier;
(b) the manufacturer name;
(c) the designation name;
(d) the detailed configuration with at least:
(i) the hardware version;
(ii) the detection algorithm;
(iii) if necessary, the system software version;
(iv) if necessary, the auxiliary hardware version; and
(v) if necessary, the concept of operations version;
(e) the standard obtained;
(f) the status of the equipment, stating one of the following:
(i) ‘EU Stamp’;
(ii) ‘EU Stamp pending’;
(iii) ‘EU Stamp suspended’;
(iv) ‘EU Stamp withdrawn’;
(v) ‘EU Stamp obsolete’;
(g) the date of issuance of the status of the equipment.

12.0.4. Suspension and withdrawal of ‘EU Stamp’ marking

- 12.0.4.1. On request from Member States or on its own initiative, the Commission can suspend the ‘EU Stamp’ marking and the ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status of security equipment without prior notice when it receives information indicating that the equipment does not meet the standard for which it has been approved. In doing so, the Commission updates the status in the ‘Union database on supply chain security — security equipment’ accordingly.

12.0.4.2. Security equipment whose ‘EU Stamp’ marking or ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status has been suspended may be operated subject to the implementation of additional compensatory measures, as appropriate. In suspending the ‘EU Stamp’ marking or ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status, the Commission may indicate whether new pieces of the equipment in respect of which the marking status has been suspended may be deployed and operated with the addition of the same compensatory measures.

12.0.4.3. On request from Member States or on its own initiative, the Commission can withdraw the ‘EU Stamp’ marking or the ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status of security equipment when it is no longer satisfied that the security equipment meets the standard for which it has been approved.

12.0.4.4. Security equipment whose ‘EU Stamp’ marking or ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status has been withdrawn or has become obsolete can no longer be operated from the date of issuance of the status as recorded in the ‘Union database on supply chain security — security equipment’.

12.0.4.5. The Commission can reinstate the ‘EU Stamp’ marking or ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking status when it receives information that the equipment meets again the standard for which is has been approved.

12.0.5. More stringent measures on security equipment and national approval

- 12.0.5.1. Member States may derogate from the principle of mutual recognition by applying more stringent measures on security equipment. They shall notify the Commission of these measures, their approvals of security equipment and the steps taken to ensure that security equipment they approve meets the standards set out in this Chapter.

12.0.5.2. Member States may derogate from the principle of mutual recognition by applying their own national approval mechanism of security equipment. They shall notify the Commission of this mechanism, their approvals of equipment and the additional steps taken to ensure that security equipment meets the standards set out in this Chapter.

12.0.5.3. Security equipment approved at national level on the basis of point 12.0.5.1 or 12.0.5.2 shall not automatically receive the ‘EU Stamp’ marking.

12.0.5.4. The Commission may grant the ‘EU Stamp’ marking status to security equipment referred to in point 12.0.5.3, under the condition that it has received and validated the evidence submitted by the Member State that such security equipment meets the standards set out in this Chapter.

12.1 WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTION (WTMD) EQUIPMENT

12.1.1 General principles

12.1.1.1 Walk-through metal detection equipment (WTMD) shall be able to detect and to indicate by means of an alarm at least specified metallic items, both individually and in combination.

12.1.1.2 The detection by WTMD shall be independent of the position and orientation of the metallic item.

- 12.1.1.3 WTMD shall be firmly fixed to a solid base.

12.1.1.4 WTMD shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation.

12.1.1.5 The means for adjusting the detection settings of WTMD shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.

12.1.1.6 WTMD shall give both a visual alarm and an audible alarm when it detects metallic items as referred to in point 12.1.1.1. Both types of alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 2 metres.

12.1.1.7 The visual alarm shall give an indication of the strength of signal detected by the WTMD.

12.1.2 Standards for WTMD

12.1.2.1 There shall be four standards for WTMD. Detailed requirements on those standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.1.2.2 All WTMD exclusively used for screening persons other than passengers shall meet at least standard 1.

12.1.2.3 All WTMD used for screening of passengers shall meet standard 2.

12.1.2.4 All WTMD installed as of 1 July 2023 shall meet standard 1.1 or standard 2.1.

12.1.3 Additional requirements for WTMD

All WTMD for which a contract to install them was placed as from 5 January 2007 shall be able to:

(a) generate an audible and/or visual signal on a percentage of persons passing through the WTMD who did not cause an alarm as referred to in point 12.1.1.1. It shall be possible to set the percentage; and

(b) count the number of persons screened, excluding any person that passes through the WTMD in the opposite direction; and

- (c) count the number of alarms; and

(d) calculate the number of alarms as a percentage of the number of screened persons.

12.1.4 Additional requirements for WTMD used in combination with shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment

12.1.4.1 All WTMD equipment used in combination with shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment shall be able to detect and indicate by means of a visual indication at least specified metallic items, both individually and in combination, and this shall correspond to the height at which this item (or items) is located on the person passing through it. This shall be irrespective of the type and number of items and their orientation.

12.1.4.2 All WTMD equipment used in combination with SMD equipment shall be able to detect and indicate all alarms generated by metallic items on a person in at least two zones. The first zone shall correspond to the lower legs of a person and shall be between the floor and a maximum of 35 cm above the floor. All other zones shall be above the first zone.

12.2 HAND-HELD METAL DETECTION (HHMD) EQUIPMENT

12.2.1 Hand-held metal detection equipment (HHMD) shall be able to detect ferrous and non-ferrous metallic items. Detection and identification of the position of the detected metal shall be indicated by means of an alarm.

12.2.2 The means for adjusting the sensitivity settings of HHMD shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.

12.2.3 HHMD shall give an audible alarm when it detects metallic items. The alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 1 metre.

12.2.5 HHMD shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation.

12.3 X-RAY EQUIPMENT

X-ray equipment shall comply with the detailed requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

- 12.3.1All equipment installed from 1 January 2023 at the latest, to be used in the Union for the screening of cargo and mail, as well as air carrier mail and air carrier materials subject to security controls in accordance with Chapter 6, shall be multi-view.

- The appropriate authority, for objective reasons, may allow the use of single-view X-ray equipment installed before 1 January 2023 until the following dates:

(a) single-view X-ray equipment installed before 1 January 2016, until 31 December 2025 at the latest;

(b) single-view X-ray equipment installed from 1 January 2016, for a maximum period of 10 years from the date of its installation or at the latest until 31 December 2027, whichever is the earlier.

The appropriate authority shall inform the Commission where it applies the provisions of the second paragraph.

12.4 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) EQUIPMENT

12.4.1 General principles

12.4.1.1 Explosive detection systems equipment (EDS) shall be able to detect and to indicate by means of an alarm specified and higher individual quantities of explosive or chemical material contained in baggage or other consignments.

- 12.4.1.2 The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or orientation of the explosive or chemical material.

12.4.1.3 EDS shall give an alarm in each of the following circumstances:

— when it detects explosive or chemical material, and

— when it detects the presence of an item that prevents explosive or chemical material from being detected, and

— when the contents of a bag or consignment are too dense to be analysed.

12.4.2 Standards for EDS

12.4.2.1All EDS equipment shall fulfil the following requirements:

(a) equipment installed before 1 September 2022 must at least meet standard 3;

(b) equipment installed from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027 must at least meet standard 3.1;

- 12.4.2.6All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage shall meet at least standard C1.

12.4.2.7All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable computers and other large electrical items shall meet at least standard C2.

- 12.4.2.8.All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable computers, other large electrical items and LAGs shall meet at least standard C3.

- 12.4.2.9.All EDS equipment that meets standard C3 shall be considered as equivalent to LEDS equipment that meets standard 2 for the screening of LAGs.

12.4.2.10.Standard C3 equipment designed to screen cabin baggage that has received the ‘EU Stamp’ marking or ‘EU Stamp pending’ marking before 1 August 2024 may only be used to screen LAGs with a screening limit of the maximum volume of individual LAG containers not to exceed 100 ml.

12.4.3 Image quality requirements for EDS

Image quality for EDS shall comply with the detailed requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.5 THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION (TIP)

12.5.1 General principles

12.5.1.1 Threat image projection (TIP) shall be able to project combined threat images (CTI) or fictional threat images (FTI).

CTI are x-ray images of bags or other consignments containing threat articles.

FTI are x-ray images of threat articles which are projected into x-ray images of bags or other consignments being screened.

Threat articles shall appear within the x-ray image of bags and other consignments in an evenly distributed manner and not in a fixed position.

It shall be possible to set the percentage of CTI and FTI to be projected.

Where CTI are used:

(a) the concept of operation must ensure that the screener cannot see the bags or other consignments that are introduced into the x-ray or EDS equipment and cannot determine that a CTI is or might be projected to him/her; and

(b) the TIP system and library size shall reasonably ensure that a screener is not exposed to the same CTI again within 12 months.

- 12.5.1.2 TIP shall not impair the performance and normal functioning of x-ray or EDS equipment.

No indication shall be given to the screener that a CTI or FTI is about to be projected or has been projected until a message is presented in accordance with point 12.5.2.2.

12.5.1.3 The means for managing TIP shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.

12.5.1.4 There shall be a TIP administrator responsible for the configuration management of the TIP system.

12.5.1.5 The appropriate authority shall regularly monitor the correct implementation of the TIP systems and ensure that the systems are correctly configured, including realistic and relevant projection of CTI and FTI where in use, are in compliance with the requirements and have up-to-date image libraries.

12.5.2 Composition of TIP

12.5.2.1 TIP shall comprise of at least:

(a) a library of CTI or FTI; and

(b) a means for presenting messages and for messages to be cleared; and

12.5.2.2 TIP shall present a message to the screener in each of the following circumstances:

(a) where the screener responded and a CTI or FTI was projected;

(b) where the screener did not respond and a CTI or FTI was projected;

(d) where an attempt to project a CTI or FTI failed and was visible to the screener.

The message shall be presented so that it does not obscure the image of the bag or consignment to which it refers.

The message shall remain until it has been cleared by the screener. In the case of points (a) and (b) the message shall be presented together with the CTI or FTI.

12.5.2.3 Access to equipment with TIP installed and deployed shall require that the screener uses a unique identifier.

12.5.2.4 TIP shall be able to store the results of the responses of individual screeners for a minimum of 12 months and in a format to allow the provision of reports.

12.5.2.5 The composition of TIP shall also be subject to the additional detailed requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.6 EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION (ETD) EQUIPMENT

12.6.1 ETD equipment shall be able to collect and analyse trace levels of particles from contaminated surfaces, or the contents of baggage or consignments, and indicate, by means of an alarm, the presence of explosives or chemicals. For the purpose of screening, it shall meet all of the following requirements:

- (a) consumables shall not be used beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer of the consumable or if the performance of the consumable appears to have deteriorated through use;

- (b) ETD equipment shall only be used in an environment for which the equipment has been approved for use.

There shall be standards for ETD set for particulate sampling. Detailed requirements for these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.6.2 The standard for ETD equipment for the detection of explosives, that uses particulate sampling, shall apply to ETD equipment deployed from 1 September 2014.

The standard for ETD equipment for the detection of chemicals, that uses particulate sampling, shall apply as of 31 December 2026 to ETD equipment deployed from 1 September 2014.

12.7 EQUIPMENT FOR SCREENING LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS (LAGs)

12.7.1 General principles

12.7.1.1 LEDS equipment shall be able to detect and to indicate by means of an alarm specified and higher individual quantities of threat materials in LAGs.

12.7.1.2 The equipment shall be used in a manner that ensures that the container is positioned and orientated so as to ensure that the detection capabilities are utilised in full.

- 12.7.1.3 The equipment shall give an alarm in each of the following circumstances:

(a) when it detects threat material;

(b) when it detects the presence of an item that prevents threat material from being detected;

- (c) when it cannot assess whether the LAG is benign or not;

(d) when the contents of the screened bag are too dense to be analysed.

12.7.2 Standards for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems (LEDS) equipment

12.7.2.1 There shall be three standards for LEDS equipment. Detailed requirements on these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.7.2.2 All LEDS equipment shall meet standard 2.

12.8 METHODS OF SCREENING USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES

12.8.1 A Member State may allow a method of screening using new technologies other than those laid down in this Regulation, provided that:

(a) it is being used for the purpose of evaluating a new method of screening; and

(b) it will not negatively affect the overall level of security being attained; and

12.8.2 Before its planned introduction the Member State concerned shall inform in writing the Commission and the other Member States of the proposed method of screening it intends to allow, enclosing an assessment indicating how it shall guarantee that the application of the new method will meet the requirement of point 12.8.1(b). The notification shall also contain detailed information on the location(s) where the method of screening is planned to be used and the intended length of the evaluation period.

12.8.3 If the Commission gives the Member State a positive reply, or if no reply is received within three months upon receipt of the written request, the Member State may then allow the introduction of the method of screening using new technologies.

If the Commission is not satisfied that the proposed method of screening provides sufficient guarantees that the overall level of aviation security will be maintained in the Union, the Commission shall inform the Member State thereof within three months of receipt of the notification referred to in point 12.8.2, explaining its concerns. In such a circumstance the Member State concerned shall not commence with the method of screening until it has satisfied the Commission.

- 12.8.4 The maximum evaluation period for each method of screening using new technologies shall be eighteen months. This evaluation period may be extended by the Commission by a maximum of a further twelve months on condition that the Member State provides adequate justification for the extension.

12.8.5 At intervals of no more than six months during the evaluation period, the appropriate authority in the Member State concerned shall provide the Commission with a progress report on the evaluation. The Commission shall inform the other Member States of the contents of the progress report. If no progress reports are provided, the Commission may request the Member State to suspend the trial.

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