Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998Dangos y teitl llawn

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998

of 5 November 2015

laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the F1 ... basic standards on aviation security

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002(1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008, the Commission should adopt detailed measures for the implementation of common basic standards referred to in Article 4(1) and of general measures supplementing common basic standards referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation.

(2) If they contain sensitive security information, those measures should be treated in accordance with Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444(2), as provided for by point (a) of Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008. Those measures should therefore be adopted separately, by means of a Commission Implementing Decision addressed to the Member States, and should not be published.

(3) Commission Regulation (EU) No 185/2010(3), which lays down the measures referred to in Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008, was amended 20 times since its entry into force. In order to ensure clarity and legal certainty, it should therefore be repealed and replaced by a new act, consolidating the initial act and all amendments thereto. That new act should also be clarified and updated where appropriate, in light of the practical experiences gained and the relevant technological developments.

(4) These measures should be reviewed regularly to ensure they are commensurate with the evolution of the threat.

(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on Civil Aviation Security set up by Article 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in Title omitted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 52; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 1 U.K.

The detailed measures for the implementation of the F2 ... basic standards for safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference that jeopardise the security of civil aviation, referred to in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008, and the general measures supplementing those F2 ... basic standards, referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation, are set out in the Annex.

Textual Amendments

F2 Word in Art. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 53; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Article 2 U.K.

Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 is repealed. References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as a reference to this Regulation.

Article 3 U.K.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 February 2016.

F3 ...

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Signature omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 54; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX U.K.

1. AIRPORT SECURITY U.K.

1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

1.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter. U.K.

1.0.2 For the purposes of this Chapter, an aircraft, bus, baggage cart or other means of transport, or a walkway or jetway, shall be regarded as a part of an airport. U.K.

For the purposes of this Chapter, ‘secured baggage’ means screened departing hold baggage that is physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of any objects.

[F4 1.0.3 Without prejudice to the criteria for derogations as set out in Part K of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/2009(4), the appropriate authority may allow special security procedures or exemptions for the protection and security of airside areas at airports on days on which there is not more than one aircraft to be loaded, unloaded, boarded or disembarked at any one time either within the critical part of the security restricted area or at an airport that falls outside of the scope of point 1.1.3.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F4 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

1.0.4 For the purposes of this Annex ‘items carried by persons other than passengers’ refers to the belongings intended for the personal use of the person that carries them. U.K.

F5 1.0.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F5 Annex point 1.0.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.1 AIRPORT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS U.K.

1.1.1 Boundaries U.K.

1.1.1.1 Boundaries between landside, airside, security restricted areas, critical parts and, where applicable, demarcated areas shall be clearly identifiable at each airport in order to enable the appropriate security measures to be taken in each of those areas. U.K.

1.1.1.2 The boundary between landside and airside shall be a physical obstruction that is clearly visible to the general public and which denies a person unauthorised access. U.K.

1.1.2 Security restricted areas U.K.

1.1.2.1 Security restricted areas shall include at least the following: U.K.

(a)

a part of an airport to which screened departing passengers have access; and

(b)

a part of an airport through which screened departing hold baggage may pass or in which it may be held, unless it concerns secured baggage; and

(c)

a part of an airport designated for the parking of aircraft to be boarded or loaded.

1.1.2.2 A part of an airport shall be regarded as a security restricted area at least for the period of time that the activities referred to in point 1.1.2.1 are taking place. U.K.

When a security restricted area is established, a security search of the parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out immediately before such an area is established in order to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. This provision shall be considered to be met for aircraft that are subject to an aircraft security search.

1.1.2.3 Whenever unauthorised persons may have had access to security restricted areas, a security search of the parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out as soon as possible in order to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. This provision shall be considered to be met for aircraft that are subject to an aircraft security search. U.K.

1.1.3 Critical parts of security restricted areas U.K.

[F4 1.1.3.1 Critical parts shall be established at airports where more than 60 persons hold airport identification cards giving access to security restricted areas.] U.K.

1.1.3.2 Critical parts shall include at least the following: U.K.

(a)

all parts of an airport to which screened departing passengers have access; and

(b)

all parts of an airport through which screened departing hold baggage may pass or in which it may be held, unless it concerns secured baggage.

A part of an airport shall be regarded as a critical part at least for the period of time that the activities referred to in points (a) or (b) are taking place.

1.1.3.3 When a critical part is established, a security search of the parts that could have been contaminated shall be carried out immediately before such a part is established in order to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. This provision shall be considered to be met for aircraft that are subject to an aircraft security search. U.K.

F6 1.1.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Annex point 1.1.3.4 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)

1.2 ACCESS CONTROL U.K.

1.2.1 Access to airside U.K.

1.2.1.1 Access to airside may only be authorised if persons and vehicles have a legitimate reason to be there. Guided tours of the airport escorted by authorised persons shall be considered to have a legitimate reason. U.K.

1.2.1.2 In order to be granted access to airside a person shall carry an authorisation. U.K.

1.2.1.3 In order to be granted access to airside a vehicle shall display a vehicle pass. U.K.

1.2.1.4 Persons who are airside shall, upon request, present their authorisation for control. U.K.

1.2.2 Access to security restricted areas U.K.

1.2.2.1 Access to security restricted areas may only be granted if persons and vehicles have a legitimate reason to be there. Guided tours of the airport escorted by authorised persons shall be considered to have a legitimate reason. U.K.

1.2.2.2 In order to be granted access to security restricted areas a person shall present one of the following authorisations: U.K.

(a)

a valid boarding card or equivalent; or

(b)

a valid crew identification card; or

(c)

a valid airport identification card; or

(d)

a valid national appropriate authority identification card; or

(e)

a valid compliance authority identification card recognised by the national appropriate authority.

Alternatively, access may also be granted after positive identification via biometric data verification.

1.2.2.3 In order to be granted access to security restricted areas a vehicle shall display a valid vehicle pass. U.K.

1.2.2.4 The boarding card or equivalent referred to in point 1.2.2.2(a) shall be checked before a person is granted access to security restricted areas in order to reasonably ensure that it is valid. U.K.

The card referred to in points 1.2.2.2(b)-(e), respectively, shall be checked before a person is granted access to security restricted areas in order to reasonably ensure that it is valid and corresponds to the holder.

Where biometric identification is used, the verification shall ensure that the person seeking access to security restricted areas holds one of the authorisations listed under point 1.2.2.2 and that this authorisation is valid and was not disabled.

1.2.2.5 In order to prevent unauthorised access to security restricted areas access points shall be controlled by: U.K.

(a)

an electronic system which limits access to one person at a time; or

(b)

authorised persons implementing access control.

The appropriate authority may define in its national aviation security programme that the limitation to one person at a time under point (a) does not apply at access points exclusively used by law enforcement officers.

1.2.2.6 The vehicle pass shall be checked before a vehicle is granted access to security restricted areas to ensure that it is valid and corresponds to the vehicle. U.K.

1.2.2.7 Access to security restricted areas shall also be subject to the additional provisions laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

1.2.3 Requirements for [F7 United Kingdom] crew identification cards and airport identification cards U.K.

1.2.3.1 A crew identification card of a crew member employed by a [F8 United Kingdom] air carrier and an airport identification card may only be issued to a person who has an operational need and has successfully completed a background check in accordance with point 11.1.3. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in Annex point 1.2.3.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.2.3.2 Crew and airport identification cards shall be issued for a period not exceeding five years. U.K.

1.2.3.3 The identification card of a person who fails a background check shall be immediately withdrawn. U.K.

1.2.3.4 The identification card shall be worn in a visible place at least whenever the holder is in security restricted areas. U.K.

A person who is not displaying his card in security restricted areas other than those areas where passengers are present shall be challenged by persons responsible for the implementation of point 1.5.1(c) and, as appropriate, be reported.

1.2.3.5 The identification card shall be returned immediately to the issuing entity: U.K.

(a)

upon request of the issuing entity; or

(b)

upon termination of employment; or

(c)

upon change of employer; or

(d)

upon change of the need to have access to areas for which an authorisation has been given; or

(e)

upon expiry of the card; or

(f)

upon withdrawal of the card.

1.2.3.6 The issuing entity shall be notified immediately of the loss, theft or failure to return an identification card. U.K.

F9 1.2.3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F9 Annex point 1.2.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 1.2.3.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F10 Annex point 1.2.3.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Annex point 1.2.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.2.4 Supplementary requirements for [F11 United Kingdom] crew identification cards U.K.

1.2.4.1 A crew identification card of a crew member employed by a [F12 United Kingdom] air carrier shall display: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12 Words in Annex point 1.2.4.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

the name and photograph of the holder; and

(b)

the name of the air carrier; and

(c)

the word ‘crew’ in English; and

(d)

the expiry date.

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in Annex point 1.2.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.2.5 Supplementary requirements for airport identification cards U.K.

1.2.5.1 An airport identification card shall display: U.K.

(a)

the name and photograph of the holder; and

(b)

the name of the employer of the holder, unless electronically programmed; and

(c)

the name of either the issuing entity or the airport; and

(d)

the areas for which the holder is authorised to have access; and

(e)

the expiry date, unless electronically programmed.

The names and areas of access may be replaced by an equivalent identification.

1.2.5.2 In order to prevent the misuse of airport identification cards, a system shall be in place to reasonably ensure that attempted use of cards that have been lost, stolen or not returned is detected. Upon detection, appropriate action shall be taken. U.K.

1.2.6 Requirements for vehicle passes U.K.

1.2.6.1 A vehicle pass may only be issued where an operational need has been established. U.K.

1.2.6.2 A vehicle pass shall be specific to the vehicle and display: U.K.

(a)

the areas for which it is authorised to have access; and

(b)

the expiry date.

F13 ...

Textual Amendments

F13 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

[F4 1.2.6.3 An electronic vehicle pass shall, either: U.K.

(a)

be fixed to the vehicle in a manner which ensures that it is non-transferable; or

(b)

[F14 be linked to the company or individual registered vehicle user through a secure vehicle registration database.]

Textual Amendments

F14 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

Electronic vehicle passes need not display the areas for which the vehicle is authorised to have access nor the expiry date, provided that this information is electronically readable and checked before granting access to security restricted areas. [F14 Electronic vehicle passes shall also be electronically readable airside.]]

1.2.6.4 The vehicle pass shall be displayed in a visible place whenever the vehicle is airside. U.K.

1.2.6.5 The vehicle pass shall be returned immediately to the issuing entity: U.K.

(a)

upon request of the issuing entity; or

(b)

when the vehicle is no longer to be used for access to airside; or

(c)

upon expiry of the pass, unless the pass is automatically invalidated.

1.2.6.6 The issuing entity shall be notified immediately of the loss, theft or failure to return a vehicle pass. U.K.

1.2.6.7 An electronic vehicle pass shall be immediately disabled following return, expiry or notification of loss, theft or failure to return. U.K.

1.2.6.8 In order to prevent the misuse of vehicle passes, a system shall be in place to reasonably ensure that attempted use of vehicle passes that have been lost, stolen or not returned is detected. Upon detection, appropriate action shall be taken. U.K.

1.2.6.9 Vehicles that are only used airside and have no permission to drive on public roads may be exempted from application of points 1.2.6.2 to 1.2.6.8 provided that they are clearly marked externally as operational vehicles in use at that airport. U.K.

1.2.7 Escorted access U.K.

1.2.7.1 Crew members, other than those holding a valid airport identification card, shall be escorted at all times when in security restricted areas other than: U.K.

(a)

areas where passengers may be present; and

(b)

areas in the immediate proximity of the aircraft on which they have arrived or will depart; and

(c)

areas designated for crews; and

(d)

distances between the terminal or access point and the aircraft on which crew members have arrived or will depart.

1.2.7.2 Exceptionally, a person may be exempted from the requirements of point 1.2.5.1 and obligations on background checks on condition that that person is escorted at all times when in security restricted areas. A person may be exempted from the requirement to be escorted if that person displays an authorisation and is a holder of a valid airport identification card. U.K.

1.2.7.3 An escort shall: U.K.

(a)

hold a valid identification card as referred to in point 1.2.2.2(c), (d) or (e); and

(b)

be authorised to escort in security restricted areas; and

(c)

have the escorted person or persons in direct line of sight at all times; and

(d)

reasonably ensure that no security breach is committed by the person or persons being escorted.

1.2.7.4 A vehicle may be exempted from the requirements of point 1.2.6 on condition that it is escorted at all times when airside. U.K.

1.2.7.5 Whenever a passenger does not travel as a result of an air carriage contract resulting in the delivery of a boarding pass or equivalent, a crew member escorting this passenger may be exempted from the requirements of point 1.2.7.3(a). U.K.

F15 1.2.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F15 Annex point 1.2.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F16 1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16 Annex point 1.3 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b)

1.4 EXAMINATION OF VEHICLES U.K.

1.4.1 Vehicles entering critical parts U.K.

1.4.1.1 All vehicles shall be examined before entering critical parts. They shall be protected from unlawful interference from after examination until entering critical parts. U.K.

1.4.1.2 The driver and any other occupants of the vehicle shall not be in the vehicle when the examination takes place. They shall be required to take their personal belongings out of the vehicle with them for screening. U.K.

1.4.1.3 There shall be defined methodologies to ensure the randomness of selection of the areas to be examined. U.K.

F17 1.4.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F17 Annex point 1.4.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.4.2 Vehicles entering security restricted areas other than critical parts U.K.

1.4.2.1 The driver and any other occupants of the vehicle shall not be in the vehicle when the examination takes place. They shall be required to take their personal belongings out of the vehicle with them for screening. U.K.

1.4.2.2 There shall be defined methodologies to ensure the randomness of selection of both vehicles and the areas to be examined. U.K.

F18 1.4.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F18 Annex point 1.4.2.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.4.3 Methods of examination U.K.

1.4.3.1 A hand search shall consist of a thorough manual check of the areas selected, including contents, in order to reasonably ensure that they do not contain prohibited articles. U.K.

[F19 1.4.3.2 Explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of examination.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F19 Annex point 1.4.3.2 substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(2)

F20 1.4.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F20 Annex point 1.4.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.4.4 Exemptions and special examination procedures U.K.

1.4.4.1 The appropriate authority may, for objective reasons, allow vehicles to be exempted from examination, or to be subjected to special examination procedures, provided that they are escorted by a person authorised to escort in accordance with point 1.2.7.3. U.K.

F21 1.4.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F21 Annex point 1.4.4.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.5 SURVEILLANCE, PATROLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL CONTROLS U.K.

1.5.1 Surveillance or patrols shall be undertaken in order to monitor: U.K.

(a)

the boundaries between landside, airside, security restricted areas, critical parts and, where applicable, demarcated areas; and

(b)

areas of, and in proximity of, the terminal that are accessible to the public, including parking areas and roadways; and

(c)

the display and validity of persons' identification cards in security restricted areas other than those areas where passengers are present; and

(d)

the display and validity of vehicle passes when airside; and

(e)

hold baggage, cargo and mail, in-flight supplies and air carrier mail and materials in critical parts waiting to be loaded.

1.5.2 The frequency and means of undertaking surveillance and patrols shall be based on a risk assessment and shall be approved by the appropriate authority. They shall take into account: U.K.

(a)

the size of the airport, including the number and nature of the operations; and

(b)

the layout of the airport, in particular the interrelationship between the areas established at the airport; and

(c)

the possibilities and limitations of means of undertaking surveillance, and patrols.

The parts of the risk assessment relating to the frequency and means of undertaking surveillance and patrols shall, upon request, be made available in writing for compliance monitoring purposes.

1.5.3 Surveillance and patrols shall not follow a predictable pattern. The validity of identification cards shall be checked on a random basis. U.K.

1.5.4 Measures shall be in place that both deter persons from breaching security checkpoints and, should such a breach occur, promptly enable the breach and its repercussions to be resolved and rectified. U.K.

1.6 PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

1.6.1 Persons other than passengers shall not be permitted to carry into security restricted areas the articles listed in Attachment 1-A. U.K.

1.6.2 An exemption to point 1.6.1 may be granted on condition that the person is authorised to carry prohibited articles into security restricted areas in order to undertake tasks that are essential for the operation of airport facilities or of aircraft, or for performing in-flight duties. U.K.

1.6.3 In order to allow reconciliation of the person authorised to carry one or more articles as listed in Attachment 1-A with the article carried: U.K.

(a)

the person shall have an authorisation and shall carry it. The authorisation shall either be indicated on the identification card that grants access to security restricted areas or on a separate declaration in writing. The authorisation shall indicate the article(s) that may be carried, either as a category or as a specific article. If the authorisation is indicated on the identification card, then it shall be recognisable on a need-to-know basis; or

(b)

a system shall be in place at the security checkpoint indicating which persons are authorised to carry which article(s), either as a category or as a specific article.

[F4 1.6.4 Reconciliation shall be performed before the person is allowed to carry the article(s) concerned into security restricted areas and upon being challenged by persons performing surveillance or patrols under point (c) of point 1.5.1.] U.K.

1.6.5 Articles as listed in Attachment 1-A may be stored in security restricted areas provided they are kept in secure conditions. F22 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F22 Words in Annex point 1.6.5 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(c)

ATTACHMENT 1-A U.K.

PERSONS OTHER THAN PASSENGERS U.K.

LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

(a)

guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles — devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile, including:

• firearms of all types, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns,

• toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons,

• component parts of firearms, excluding telescopic sights,

• compressed air and CO₂ guns, such as pistols, pellet guns, rifles and ball bearing guns,

• signal flare pistols and starter pistols,

• bows, cross bows and arrows,

• harpoon guns and spear guns,

• slingshots and catapults;

(b)

stunning devices — devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise, including:

• devices for shocking, such as stun guns, tasers and stun batons,

• animal stunners and animal killers,

• disabling and incapacitating chemicals, gases and sprays, such as mace, pepper sprays, capsicum sprays, tear gas, acid sprays and animal repellent sprays;

(c)

explosives and incendiary substances and devices — explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable, or appearing capable, of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft, including:

• ammunition,

• blasting caps,

• detonators and fuses,

• replica or imitation explosive devices,

• mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

• fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

• smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

• dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

(d)

any other article capable of being used to cause serious injury and which is not commonly used in security restricted areas, e.g. martial arts equipment, swords, sabres, etc.

2. DEMARCATED AREAS OF AIRPORTS U.K.

No provisions in this Regulation.

3. AIRCRAFT SECURITY U.K.

3.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

3.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, an air carrier shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter as regards its aircraft. U.K.

F23 3.0.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F23 Annex point 3.0.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.0.3 An aircraft need not be subjected to an aircraft security check. It shall be subjected to an aircraft security search in accordance with point 3.1. U.K.

3.0.4 An air carrier shall, upon request, be notified by the airport operator whether or not its aircraft is in a critical part. When this is not clear, it shall be assumed that the aircraft is in a part other than a critical part. U.K.

3.0.5 When an area is no longer considered to be a critical part because of a change of security status then the airport shall inform those carriers that are affected. U.K.

F24 3.0.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F24 Annex point 3.0.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F25 3.0.7 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘aircraft service panels and hatches’ means aircraft external access points and compartments that have external handles or external clip-down panels and are routinely used for providing aircraft ground handling services.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F25 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

F26 3.0.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F26 Annex point 3.0.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.1 AIRCRAFT SECURITY SEARCH U.K.

3.1.1 When to perform an aircraft security search U.K.

3.1.1.1 An aircraft shall at all times be subjected to an aircraft security search whenever there is reason to believe that unauthorised persons may have had access to it. U.K.

F27 3.1.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F27 Annex point 3.1.1.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.1.1.3 An aircraft arriving into a critical part from [F28 any airport other than a domestic airport or any other airport designated by the appropriate authority] shall be subjected to an aircraft security search any time after passenger disembarkation from the area to be searched and/or the unloading of the hold. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F28 Words in Annex point 3.1.1.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F29 3.1.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F29 Annex point 3.1.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F30 3.1.1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F30 Annex point 3.1.1.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F31 3.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F31 Annex point 3.1.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.1.3 Information on the aircraft security search U.K.

The following information on the aircraft security search of a departing flight shall be recorded and kept at a point not on the aircraft for the duration of the flight or for 24 hours, whichever is longer:

(a)

flight number; and

(b)

origin of the previous flight.

Where an aircraft security search was performed, the information shall also include:

(c)

date and time that the aircraft security search was completed; and

(d)

the name and signature of the person responsible for the performance of the aircraft security search.

[F32 Recording of the information as above, may be held in electronic format.]

Textual Amendments

F32 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

3.2 PROTECTION OF AIRCRAFT U.K.

3.2.1 Protection of aircraft — General U.K.

3.2.1.1 Regardless of where an aircraft is parked at an airport, each of its external doors shall be protected against unauthorised access by: U.K.

(a)

ensuring that persons seeking to gain unauthorised access are challenged promptly; or

(b)

having the external door closed. Where the aircraft is in a critical part, external doors that are not accessible by a person from the ground shall be considered closed if access aids have been removed and placed sufficiently far from the aircraft as to reasonably prevent access by a person; or

(c)

having electronic means which will immediately detect unauthorised access; or;

(d)

having an electronic airport identification card access system at all doors leading directly to the passenger boarding bridge, adjacent to an open aircraft door, which only allows access for persons that are trained in accordance with point 11.2.3.7. Such persons must ensure that unauthorised access is prevented, during their use of the door.

3.2.1.2 Point 3.2.1.1 shall not apply to an aircraft parked in a hangar that is locked or otherwise protected from unauthorised access. U.K.

3.2.2 Additional protection of aircraft with closed external doors in a part other than a critical part U.K.

3.2.2.1 Where external doors are closed and the aircraft is in a part other than a critical part, each external door shall also: U.K.

(a)

have access aids removed; or

(b)

be sealed; or

(c)

be locked; or

(d)

be monitored.

Point (a) shall not apply for a door that is accessible from the ground by a person.

3.2.2.2 Where access aids are removed for doors that are not accessible by a person from the ground, they shall be placed sufficiently far from the aircraft as to reasonably prevent access. U.K.

3.2.2.3 Where external doors are locked, only persons with an operational need shall be able to unlock these doors. U.K.

3.2.2.4 Where external doors are monitored, the monitoring shall ensure that unauthorised access to the aircraft is immediately detected. U.K.

F33 3.2.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F33 Annex point 3.2.2.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F34 ATTACHMENT 3-A U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F34 Annex Ch. 3 Attachment 3-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F35 ATTACHMENT 3-B U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F35 Annex Ch. 3 Attachment 3-B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F36 4. PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGE U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F36 Annex Ch. 4 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(3)

5. HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

5.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

5.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter. U.K.

F37 5.0.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F37 Annex point 5.0.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F38 5.0.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F38 Annex point 5.0.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.0.4 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘secured baggage’ means screened departing hold baggage that is physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of any objects. U.K.

F39 5.0.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F39 Annex point 5.0.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F40 5.0.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F40 Annex point 5.0.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.1 SCREENING OF HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

5.1.1 The following methods, either individually or in combination, shall be used to screen hold baggage: U.K.

(a)

a hand search; or

(b)

x-ray equipment; or

(c)

explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment; or

(d)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment; or

(e)

explosive detection dogs.

Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the hold baggage contains any prohibited articles, it shall be rejected or rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.

5.1.2 A hand search shall consist of a thorough manual check of the baggage, including all its contents, so as to reasonably ensure that it does not contain prohibited articles. U.K.

5.1.3 Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, any item whose density impairs the ability of the screener to analyse the contents of the baggage shall result in it being subject to another means of screening. U.K.

5.1.4 Screening by explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment shall consist of the analysis of samples taken from both the inside and the outside of the baggage and from its contents. The contents may also be subjected to a hand search. U.K.

5.1.5 The appropriate authority may create categories of hold baggage that, for objective reasons, shall be subject to special screening procedures or may be exempted from screening. F41 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F41 Words in Annex point 5.1.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F42 5.1.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F42 Annex point 5.1.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.1.7 Persons screening hold baggage by x-ray or EDS equipment shall normally not spend more than 20 minutes continuously reviewing images. After each of these periods, the screener shall not review images for at least 10 minutes. This requirement shall only apply when there is an uninterrupted flow of images to be reviewed. U.K.

There shall be a supervisor responsible for screeners of hold baggage in order to assure optimum team composition, quality of work, training, support and appraisal.

5.2 PROTECTION OF HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

5.2.1 Passengers may not be allowed access to screened hold baggage, unless it is their own baggage and they are supervised to ensure that: U.K.

(a)

no prohibited articles as listed in Attachment 5-B are introduced into the hold baggage [F43 .]

Textual Amendments

F43 Full stop in Annex point 5.2.1 substituted for words (31.1.2023) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(4)

5.2.2 Hold baggage that has not been protected from unauthorised interference shall be rescreened. U.K.

F44 5.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F44 Annex point 5.2.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.3 BAGGAGE RECONCILIATION U.K.

5.3.1 Identification of hold baggage U.K.

5.3.1.1 An air carrier shall, during the boarding process, ensure that a passenger presents a valid boarding card or equivalent corresponding to the hold baggage that was checked in. U.K.

5.3.1.2 An air carrier shall ensure that there is a procedure in place to identify hold baggage of passengers who did not board or left the aircraft before departure. U.K.

5.3.1.3 If the passenger is not on board the aircraft, the hold baggage corresponding to his boarding card or equivalent shall be considered as unaccompanied. U.K.

5.3.1.4 An air carrier shall ensure that each item of unaccompanied hold baggage is clearly identifiable as authorised for transport by air. U.K.

5.3.2 Factors beyond the passenger's control U.K.

5.3.2.1 The reason that the baggage became unaccompanied shall be recorded before it is loaded onto an aircraft, unless the security controls as referred to in point 5.3.3 are applied. U.K.

F45 5.3.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F45 Annex point 5.3.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.3.3 Appropriate security controls for unaccompanied hold baggage U.K.

5.3.3.1 Unaccompanied hold baggage not covered by point 5.3.2 shall be screened by one of the methods laid down in point 5.1.1 F46 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F46 Words in Annex point 5.3.3.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.3.3.2 Hold baggage that becomes unaccompanied baggage due to factors other than those [F47 designated by the appropriate authority] shall be removed from the aircraft and rescreened before loading it again. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F47 Words in Annex point 5.3.3.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F48 5.3.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F48 Annex point 5.3.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.4 PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

5.4.1 Passengers shall not be permitted to carry in their hold baggage the articles listed in Attachment 5-B. U.K.

5.4.2 An exemption to point 5.4.1 may be granted on condition that: U.K.

(a)

the appropriate authority has national rules permitting carriage of the article; and

(b)

the applicable safety rules are complied with.

[F4 5.4.3 The air carrier shall ensure that passengers are informed of the prohibited articles listed in Attachment 5-B at any time before the check-in is completed.] U.K.

F49 ATTACHMENT 5-A U.K.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F49 Annex Ch. 5 Attachment 5-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 5-B U.K.

HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

Passengers are not permitted to carry the following articles in their hold baggage:

explosives and incendiary substances and devices

—

explosives and incendiary substances and devices capable of being used to cause serious injury or to pose a threat to the safety of aircraft, including:

• ammunition,

• blasting caps,

• detonators and fuses,

• mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

• fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

• smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

• dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

6. CARGO AND MAIL U.K.

6.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

6.0.1 The authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity as defined in this Chapter shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter. U.K.

6.0.2 Assembled explosive and incendiary devices that are not carried in accordance with the applicable safety rules shall be considered as prohibited articles in consignments of cargo and mail. U.K.

F50 6.0.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F50 Annex point 6.0.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 60; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.1 SECURITY CONTROLS — GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

6.1.1 All cargo and mail shall be screened by a regulated agent before being loaded on to an aircraft, unless: U.K.

(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by a regulated agent and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(b)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by a known consignor and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(c)

F51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d)

the consignment is exempt from screening and has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that it became identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail and until loading.

Textual Amendments

F51 Annex point 6.1.1(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 61; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.1.2 Where there is any reason to believe that a consignment to which security controls have been applied has been tampered with or has not been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied, it shall be screened by a regulated agent before being loaded on to an aircraft. Consignments which appear to have been significantly tampered with or which are otherwise suspect shall be treated as high risk cargo or mail (HRCM) in accordance with point 6.7. U.K.

6.1.3 A person with unescorted access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied shall have successfully completed either a background check or a pre-employment check in accordance with point 11.1. U.K.

6.2 SCREENING U.K.

6.2.1 Screening U.K.

6.2.1.1 When screening cargo or mail: U.K.

(a)

the means or method most likely to detect prohibited articles shall be employed, taking into consideration the nature of the consignment; and

(b)

the means or method employed shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment.

6.2.1.2 Where the screener cannot be reasonably sure that no prohibited articles are contained in the consignment, the consignment shall be rejected or be rescreened to the screener's satisfaction. U.K.

F52 6.2.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F52 Annex point 6.2.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 62; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.2.1.4 Persons screening cargo by x-ray or EDS equipment shall normally not spend more than 20 minutes continuously reviewing images. After each of these periods, the screener shall not review images for at least 10 minutes. This requirement shall only apply when there is an uninterrupted flow of images to be reviewed. U.K.

6.2.1.5 Cargo and mail shall be screened by at least one of the following methods in accordance with Attachment 6-J: U.K.

(a)

hand search;

(b)

x-ray equipment;

(c)

EDS equipment;

(d)

explosive detection dogs (EDD);

(e)

ETD equipment;

(f)

visual check;

(g)

metal detection equipment (MDE).

F13 ...

6.2.1.6 If agreed by the appropriate authority F53 ..., other appropriate security controls may be applied only where it is not possible to apply any of the other means or methods specified in point 6.2.1.5 owing to the nature of the consignment. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F53 Words in Annex point 6.2.1.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 63; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F54 6.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F54 Annex point 6.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 64; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.3 REGULATED AGENTS U.K.

6.3.1

F55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F55 Annex point 6.3.1 omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(a) (with reg. 12)

6.3.2 Security controls to be applied by a regulated agent U.K.

6.3.2.1 When accepting any consignments, a regulated agent shall establish whether the entity from which it receives the consignments is a regulated agent [F56 or a known consignor]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F56 Words in Annex point 6.3.2.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 69; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F4 6.3.2.2 The regulated agent or air carrier shall ask the person delivering any consignments to present an identity card, passport, driving licence or other document, which includes his or her photograph and which has been issued or is recognised by the national authority. The card or document shall be used to establish the identity of the person delivering the consignments.] U.K.

6.3.2.3 The regulated agent shall ensure that consignments to which not all required security controls have previously been applied are: U.K.

(a)

screened in accordance with point 6.2; or

(b)

accepted for storage under the regulated agent's exclusive responsibility, not identifiable as shipment for carriage on an aircraft before selection, and selected autonomously without any intervention of the consignor or any person or entity other than those appointed and trained by the regulated agent for that purpose.

Point (b) may only be applied if it is unpredictable for the consignor that the consignment is to be transported by air.

[F4 6.3.2.4 After the security controls referred to in points from 6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.3 of this Annex F57 ... have been applied, the regulated agent shall ensure the protection of cargo and mail in accordance with point 6.6.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F57 Words in Annex point 6.3.2.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 70; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.3.2.5 After the security controls referred to in points 6.3.2.1 to 6.3.2.4 have been applied, the regulated agent shall ensure that any consignment tendered to an air carrier or another regulated agent is accompanied by appropriate documentation, either in the form of an air waybill or in a separate declaration and either in an electronic format or in writing. U.K.

6.3.2.6 The documentation referred to in point 6.3.2.5 shall be available for inspection by the appropriate authority at any point before the consignment is loaded on to an aircraft and afterwards for the duration of the flight or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer and shall provide all of the following information: U.K.

(a)

the unique alphanumeric identifier of the regulated agent as received from the appropriate authority;

(b)

a unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the (house or master) air waybill;

(c)

the content of the consignment, [F58 except for small consignments or consolidations of such consignments designated by the appropriate authority];

(d)

the security status of the consignment, stating:

• ‘SPX’, meaning secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft, or

• ‘SCO’, meaning secure for all-cargo and all-mail aircraft only, or

• ‘SHR’, meaning secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft in accordance with high risk requirements;

(e)

[F4 the reason why the security status was issued, stating:

(i)

‘KC’, meaning received from known consignor; or

(ii)

F59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(iii)

‘RA’, meaning selected by a regulated agent; or

(iv)

the means or method of screening used, as follows:

• hand search (PHS);

• X-ray equipment (XRY);

• EDS equipment (EDS);

• explosive detection dogs (EDD)

• ETD equipment (ETD);

• visual check (VCK);

• metal detection equipment (CMD);

• any other method (AOM) in accordance with point 6.2.1.6 where the method used shall be specified; or

(v)

the grounds for exempting the consignment from screening;]

(f)

the name of the person who issued the security status, or an equivalent identification, and the date and time of issue;

(g)

the unique identifier received from the appropriate authority, of any regulated agent who has accepted the security status given to a consignment by another regulated agent.

Textual Amendments

F58 Words in Annex point 6.3.2.6(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 71(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F59 Annex point 6.3.2.6(e)(ii) and word omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 71(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

A regulated agent tendering consignments to another regulated agent or air carrier may also decide to only transmit the information required under points (a) to (e) and (g) and to retain the information required under point (f) for the duration of the flight(s) or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer.

6.3.2.7 In the case of consolidations, the requirements of points 6.3.2.5 and 6.3.2.6 shall be considered as met if: U.K.

(a)

the regulated agent performing the consolidation retains the information required under points 6.3.2.6(a) to (g) for each individual consignment for the duration of the flight(s) or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer; and

(b)

the documentation accompanying the consolidation includes the alphanumeric identifier of the regulated agent who performed the consolidation, a unique identifier of the consolidation and its security status.

Point (a) shall not be required for consolidations that are always subject to screening F60 ... if the regulated agent gives the consolidation a unique identifier and indicates the security status and a single reason why this security status was issued.

Textual Amendments

F60 Words in Annex point 6.3.2.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 72; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.3.2.8 When accepting consignments to which not all required security controls have previously been applied, the regulated agent may also elect not to apply the security controls as referred to in point 6.3.2, but to hand the consignments over to another regulated agent to ensure the application of these security controls. U.K.

6.3.2.9 A regulated agent shall ensure that all staff implementing security controls are recruited and trained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11 and all staff with access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied have been recruited and subject to security awareness training in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11. U.K.

F61 ...

Textual Amendments

F61 Words in Annex point 6.3.2.9 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 73; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.4 KNOWN CONSIGNORS U.K.

6.4.1 F62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F62 Annex point 6.4.1 omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(b) (with reg. 12)

6.4.2 Security controls to be applied by a known consignor U.K.

6.4.2.1 A known consignor shall ensure that: U.K.

(a)

there is a level of security on the site or at the premises sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo and identifiable air mail from unauthorised interference; and

(b)

all staff implementing security controls are recruited and trained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11 and all staff with access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied have been recruited and subject to security awareness training in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11; and

(c)

during production, packing, storage, despatch and/or transportation, as appropriate, identifiable air cargo and identifiable air mail is protected from unauthorised interference or tampering.

When, for whatever reason, these security controls have not been applied to a consignment, or where the consignment has not been originated by the known consignor for its own account, the known consignor shall clearly identify this to the regulated agent so that point 6.3.2.3 can be applied.

6.4.2.2 The known consignor shall accept that consignments to which the appropriate security controls have not been applied are screened in accordance with point 6.2.1. U.K.

F63 6.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F63 6.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F63 6.5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F63 6.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F63 6.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F13 6.5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F13 6.5.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F63 Annex point 6.5-6.5.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 78; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.6 PROTECTION OF CARGO AND MAIL U.K.

6.6.1 Protection of cargo and mail during transportation U.K.

6.6.1.1 In order to ensure that consignments to which the required security controls have been applied are protected from unauthorised interference during transportation: U.K.

(a)

the consignments shall be packed or sealed by the regulated agent [F64 or known consignor] so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident; where this is not possible alternative protection measures that ensure the integrity of the consignment shall be taken; and

(b)

the cargo load compartment of the vehicle in which the consignments are to be transported shall be locked or sealed or curtain sided vehicles shall be secured with TIR cords so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident, or the load area of flatbed vehicles shall be kept under observation; and

(c)

the haulier declaration as contained in Attachment 6-E shall be agreed by the haulier who has entered into the transport agreement with the regulated agent [F64 or known consignor], unless the haulier is itself approved as a regulated agent.

The signed declaration shall be retained by the regulated agent [F64 or known consignor] on whose behalf the transport is carried out. On request, a copy of the signed declaration shall also be made available to the regulated agent or air carrier receiving the consignment or to the appropriate authority concerned.

Textual Amendments

F64 Words in Annex point 6.6.1.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 79; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

As an alternative to point (c), the haulier may provide evidence to the regulated agent [F64 or known consignor] for whom it provides transport that it has been certified or approved by an appropriate authority.

This evidence shall include the requirements contained in Attachment 6-E and copies shall be retained by the regulated agent [F64 or known consignor] concerned. On request, a copy shall also be made available to the regulated agent or air carrier receiving the consignment or to another appropriate authority.

6.6.1.2 Point 6.6.1.1(b) and (c) shall not apply during airside transportation. U.K.

6.6.2 [F4 Protection for cargo and mail during handling, storage, and loading onto an aircraft] U.K.

6.6.2.1 Consignments of cargo and mail that are in a critical part shall be considered as protected from unauthorised interference. U.K.

[F4 6.6.2.2 Consignments of cargo and mail in a part other than a critical part of a security restricted area shall be protected from unauthorised interference until they are handed over to another regulated agent or air carrier. Consignments shall be located in the access-controlled parts of a regulated agent's premises or, whenever located outside of such parts, shall be considered as protected from unauthorised interference if: U.K.

(a)

they are physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of a prohibited article; or

(b)

they are not left unattended and access is limited to persons involved in the protection and loading of cargo and mail onto an aircraft.]

F65 6.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F65 Annex point 6.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 80; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8 SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CARGO AND MAIL BEING CARRIED INTO THE [F66 UNITED KINGDOM FROM OTHER] COUNTRIES U.K.

6.8.1 Designation of air carriers U.K.

[F67 6.8.1.1 Any air carrier carrying cargo or mail from an airport in another country for transfer, transit or unloading at any airport falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall be designated as an ‘Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the United Kingdom from Another Country Airport’ (UK-ACC3) by the appropriate authority. U.K.

This requirement does not apply in respect of a country or territory designated by the appropriate authority.]

Textual Amendments

F67 Annex point 6.8.1.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 82; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.1.2 The designation of an air carrier as [F68 UK-ACC3] in respect of its cargo and mail operations from an airport for which [F68 UK-ACC3] designation is required (hereafter, the ‘relevant cargo operations’) shall be based on: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F68 Word in Annex point 6.8.1.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 83(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

the nomination of a person with overall responsibility on the air carrier's behalf for the implementation of cargo or mail security provisions in respect of the relevant cargo operation; and

(b)

[F69 an assessment by the appropriate authority of relevant evidence (which for the purpose of this Regulation may include a validation report)] confirming the implementation of security measures.

Textual Amendments

F69 Words in Annex point 6.8.1.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 83(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.1.3 The appropriate authority shall allocate to the designated [F70 UK-ACC3] a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format identifying the air carrier and the [F71 airport in another country] for which the air carrier has been designated to carry cargo or mail into the [F72 United Kingdom]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F70 Word in Annex point 6.8.1.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 84(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F71 Words in Annex point 6.8.1.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 84(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F72 Words in Annex point 6.8.1.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 84(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.1.4 The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate authority has entered the [F73 UK-ACC3's] details into the F74 ... database on supply chain security, for a [F75 period of five years, unless the appropriate authority determines that the designation shall cease to be valid on an earlier date or determines that the designation remains valid for a further period not exceeding three months]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F73 Word in Annex point 6.8.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 85(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F74 Word in Annex point 6.8.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 85(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F75 Words in Annex point 6.8.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 85(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F76 6.8.1.5 A UK-ACC3 listed on the database on supply chain security shall be recognised by the appropriate authority for all operations from an airport in another country into the United Kingdom.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F76 Annex point 6.8.1.5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 86; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F77 6.8.1.7 During the period from 1 April to 31 December 2020, the appropriate authority may derogate from the process established in point 6.8.2 and temporarily designate an air carrier as ACC3, in the case where an EU aviation security validation could not take place for objective reasons which are related to the pandemic crisis caused by the COVID-19 and are beyond the responsibility of the air carrier. The designation shall be subject to the following conditions: U.K.

(a)

the air carrier holds an active ACC3 status at the relevant third country location, or has held an ACC3 status, provided it has not expired before 1 February 2020;

(b)

the air carrier applies for the new status to the appropriate authority as identified in point 6.8.1.1 or holding the responsibility for the designation due to expire, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond the responsibility of the air carrier that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.2;

(c)

the air carrier submits its security programme that is relevant and complete in respect of all points set out in Attachment 6-G, or confirms that the current programme is still up to date;

(d)

the air carrier submits a signed declaration where it confirms the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the current or expired ACC3 status;

(e)

the designation of an air carrier as ACC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the current or previous expiry, as appropriate;

(f)

the application, the air carrier security programme and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format.

Textual Amendments

F77 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/910 of 30 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015/1998, (EU) 2019/103 and (EU) 2019/1583 as regards the re-designation of airlines, operators and entities providing security controls for cargo and mail arriving from third countries, as well as the postponement of certain regulatory requirements in the area of cybersecurity, background check, explosive detection systems equipment standards, and explosive trace detection equipment, because of the COVID-19 pandemic (Text with EEA relevance).

6.8.1.8 Where applicable, the appropriate authority may agree with the relevant air carrier the postponement of the annual EU aviation security validations referred to in point 6.8.2.2 (2) (d), by adding them to the number of airports to be validated during the next year of the air carrier’s roadmap. U.K.

6.8.1.9 Within the temporary designation period referred to in point 6.8.1.7, the appropriate authority shall perform at the Member State’s airport or airports of arrival from the ACC3 location, at least three compliance monitoring activities in respect of the security controls applied by the ACC3 and the RA3 and KC3 parts of its supply chain. In the absence of direct flights operated by the ACC3 into the designating Member State, the performance of compliance monitoring activities shall be coordinated with another Member State where the ACC3 operates into.] U.K.

F78 6.8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F78 6.8.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F78 6.8.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F78 6.8.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F78 6.8.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F13 6.8.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F78 Annex point 6.8.2-6.8.2.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 87; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.3 Security controls for cargo and mail arriving from [F79 another] country U.K.

[F4 6.8.3.1 The [F80 UK-ACC3] shall ensure that all cargo and mail carried for transfer, transit or unloading at a [F81 United Kingdom] airport is screened, unless: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F80 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 89(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F81 Words in Annex point 6.8.3.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 89(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an F82 ... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(b)

the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an F83 ... aviation security validated known consignor (KC3) and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or

(c)

F84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(d)

the consignment is exempted from screening in accordance with point (d) of point 6.1.1 and protected from unauthorised interference from the time that it became identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail and until loading.

Textual Amendments

F82 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.1(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 89(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F83 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.1(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 89(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F84 Annex point 6.8.3.1(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 89(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F85 ...]

Textual Amendments

F85 Words in Annex point 6.8.3.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 89(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.3.2 Cargo and mail carried into the [F86 United Kingdom] shall be screened by one of the means and methods listed in point 6.2.1 to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that it contains no prohibited articles. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F86 Words in Annex point 6.8.3.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 90; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.3.3 The [F87 UK-ACC3] shall ensure in respect of: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F87 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 91(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

transfer and transit cargo or mail that screening in accordance with point 6.8.3.2 or security controls have been applied by itself or by an F88 ... aviation security validated entity at the point of origin or elsewhere in the supply chain and such consignments have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; and

(b)

high risk cargo and mail that screening in accordance with point 6.7 has been applied by itself or by an F89 ... aviation security validated entity at the point of origin or elsewhere in the supply chain, that such consignments have been labelled SHR and have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading.

Textual Amendments

F88 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.3(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 91(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F89 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.3(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 91(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F4 6.8.3.4 When tendering consignments to which it has applied the required security controls to another [F90 UK-ACC3] or RA3, the [F90 UK-ACC3], RA3, or KC3 shall indicate in the accompanying documentation the unique alphanumeric identifier received from the designating appropriate authority. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F90 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 92; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.3.5 When accepting any consignments, an [F91 UK-ACC3] or RA3 shall establish whether the air carrier or the entity from which it receives the consignments is another [F91 UK-ACC3], RA3, or KC3 by the following means of: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F91 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 93(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

verifying whether or not the unique alphanumeric identifier of the entity delivering the consignments is indicated on the accompanying documentation; and

(b)

confirming that the air carrier or entity delivering the consignment is listed as active in the F92 ... database on supply chain security for the specified airport or site, as appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F92 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.5(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 93(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

If there is no indication on the accompanying documentation of the identifier, or if the air carrier or entity delivering the consignments is not listed as active in the F93 ... database on supply chain security, it shall be deemed that no security controls have previously been applied, and the consignments shall be screened by the [F94 UK-ACC3] or by another F95 ... aviation security validated RA3 before being loaded onto the aircraft.]

Textual Amendments

F93 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 93(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F94 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 93(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F95 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 93(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F25 6.8.3.6 After the security controls referred to in points 6.8.3.1 to 6.8.3.5 have been applied, the [F96 UK-ACC3] or the F97 ... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) operating on its behalf shall ensure that the accompanying documentation, either in the form of an air waybill, equivalent postal documentation or in a separate declaration and either in an electronic format or in writing, indicate at least: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F96 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F97 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

the unique alphanumeric identifier of the [F98 UK-ACC3]; and

(b)

the security status of the consignment as referred to in point (d) of point 6.3.2.6 and issued by an F99 ... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3); and

(c)

the unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the house or master air waybill, when applicable; and

(d)

[F14 the content of the consignment, or indication of consolidation where applicable; and]

(e)

the reasons for issuing the security status, including the means or method of screening used or the grounds for exempting the consignment from screening, using the standards adopted in the Consignment Security Declaration scheme.

Textual Amendments

F98 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.6(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F99 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.6(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F32 In the case of consolidations, the [F100 UK-ACC3] or the F101 ... aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) who has performed the consolidation retains the information required above for each individual consignment at least until the estimated time of arrival of the consignments at the first airport in the [F102 United Kingdom] or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer.]]

Textual Amendments

F100 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(e)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F101 Word in Annex point 6.8.3.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(e)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F102 Words in Annex point 6.8.3.6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 94(e)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F103 6.8.3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F103 Annex point 6.8.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 95; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F32 6.8.3.8 Transit or transfer consignments arriving from a third country listed in Attachment 6-I whose accompanying documentation does not comply with point 6.8.3.6 shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 6.7 before the subsequent flight.] U.K.

[F32 6.8.3.9 Transit or transfer consignments arriving from a third country not listed in Attachment 6-I whose accompanying documentation does not comply with point 6.8.3.6 shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 6.2 before the subsequent flight. Accompanying documentation of consignments arriving from a third country listed in Attachment 6-F shall at least comply with the ICAO Consignment Security Declaration scheme.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F79 Word in Annex point 6.8.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 88; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F4 6.8.4 Designation of regulated agents and known consignors U.K.

[F104 6.8.4.1 Entities from another country being, or intending to be, part of the supply chain of an air carrier holding the status of UK-ACC3, may be designated as either ‘regulated agent for another country’ (RA3) or ‘third country known consignor’ (KC3).] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F104 Annex point 6.8.4.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 96; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F105 6.8.4.2 To obtain designation, the entity shall address the request to the appropriate authority.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F105 Annex point 6.8.4.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 97; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.4.3 Before designation, the eligibility to obtain RA3 or KC3 status in accordance with point 6.8.4.1 shall be confirmed. U.K.

6.8.4.4 The designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 in respect of its cargo and mail operations (‘relevant cargo operations’) shall be based on the following: U.K.

(a)

the nomination of a person with overall responsibility on the entity's behalf for the implementation of cargo or mail security provisions in respect of the relevant cargo operation; and

(b)

[F106 an assessment by the appropriate authority of relevant evidence (which for the purpose of this Regulation may include a validation report)] confirming the implementation of security measures.

Textual Amendments

F106 Words in Annex point 6.8.4.4(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 98; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.4.5 The appropriate authority shall allocate to the designated RA3 or KC3 a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format identifying the entity and the [F107 other] country for which it has been designated to implement security provisions in respect of cargo or mail bound for the [F108 United Kingdom]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F107 Word in Annex point 6.8.4.5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 99(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F108 Words in Annex point 6.8.4.5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 99(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.4.6 The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate authority has entered the entity's details into the F109 ... database on supply chain security, for a maximum period of three years. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F109 Word in Annex point 6.8.4.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 100; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F110 6.8.4.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F110 Annex point 6.8.4.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 101; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.4.8 Designations of RA3 and KC3 issued before 1 June 2017 shall expire five years after their designation or on 31 March 2020, whichever date comes earlier. U.K.

F111 6.8.4.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F111 Annex point 6.8.4.9 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 101; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F77 6.8.4.11 During the period from 1 April to 31 December 2020, the appropriate authority may derogate from the process established in point 6.8.5 and temporarily designate a third country entity as RA3 or KC3, in the case where an EU aviation security validation could not take place for objective reasons which are related to the pandemic crisis caused by the COVID-19 and are beyond the responsibility of the entity. The designation shall be subject to the following conditions: U.K.

(a)

the entity holds an active RA3 or KC3 status, or has held a RA3 or KC3 status, provided it has not expired before 1 February 2020;

(b)

the entity applies for the new status to the appropriate authority currently holding the responsibility for its designation that is due to expire or has expired, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond the responsibility of the entity that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.5;

(c)

the entity submits its security programme that is relevant and complete in respect of the operations performed, or confirms that the current programme is still up to date;

(d)

the entity submits a signed declaration where it confirms the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the current or expired RA3 or KC3 status;

(e)

the designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the current or previous expiry, as applicable;

(f)

the application, the entity’s security programme and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format.

6.8.4.12 Entities referred to in point 6.8.4.8 whose RA3 or KC3 status expired in the period from 1 February 2020 to 31 March 2020, that because of the objective reasons referred to in point 6.8.4.11 could not undergo the process of EU aviation security validation established in point 6.8.5 and subsequent designation by an appropriate authority as set out in point 6.8.4, may apply for a temporary designation granted by the Commission, subject to the following conditions: U.K.

(a)

the entity applies for the RA3 or KC3 status to the Commission, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond its responsibility that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.5;

(b)

the entity submits a signed declaration where it confirms both the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the expired RA3 or KC3 status, and that its security programme is still up to date;

(c)

the application and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format;

(d)

the designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the previous expiry.]]

F112 6.8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F112 6.8.5.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F112 Annex point 6.8.5-6.8.5.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 102; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F25 6.8.6 Non-compliance and discontinuation of [F113 UK-ACC3], RA3 and KC3 designation U.K.

6.8.6.1 Non-Compliance U.K.

1. If the F114 ... appropriate authority identifies a serious deficiency relating to the operations of an [F115 UK-ACC3], an RA3 or a KC3, which is deemed to have a significant impact on the overall level of aviation security in the [F116 United Kingdom] it shall: U.K.

(a)

inform the air carrier or entity concerned promptly, request comments and appropriate measures rectifying the serious deficiency; F117 ...

(b)

F118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F117 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.1(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 104(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F118 Annex point 6.8.6.1.1(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 104(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F114 Words in Annex point 6.8.6.1.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 104(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F115 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 104(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F116 Words in Annex point 6.8.6.1.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 104(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. Where the [F119 UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 has not rectified the serious deficiency within a specific time-frame, or in case the [F119 UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 does not react to the request set out in point (a) of point 6.8.6.1, the authority F120 ... shall: U.K.

(a)

deactivate the status as [F121 UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the F122 ... database on supply chain security; or

(b)

request the appropriate authority responsible for the designation to deactivate the status as [F123 UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the F124 ... database on supply chain security.

Textual Amendments

F121 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F122 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F123 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F124 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F125 ...

Textual Amendments

F125 Words in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F119 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F120 Words in Annex point 6.8.6.1.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 105(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3. An air carrier or entity whose status, respectively as an [F126 UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3, has been deactivated in accordance with point 6.8.6.1.2 shall not be reinstated or included in the F127 ... database on supply chain security until an F128 ... aviation security re-designation in accordance with 6.8.1 or 6.8.4 has taken place. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F126 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 106(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F127 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 106(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F128 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 106(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

4. If an air carrier or an entity is no longer a holder of the [F129 UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 status, the appropriate [F130 authority] shall undertake appropriate action to satisfy [F131 itself] that other [F132 UK-ACC3s], RA3s and KC3s under [F133 its] responsibility, operating in the supply chain of the air carrier or entity that has lost the status, still comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F129 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 107(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F130 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 107(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F131 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 107(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F132 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 107(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F133 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.1.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 107(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

6.8.6.2 Discontinuation U.K.

1. The appropriate authority that designated the [F134 UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3, is responsible for removing the details thereof from the ‘F135 ... database on supply chain security’: U.K.

(a)

at the request of or in agreement with the air carrier or the entity; or

(b)

where the [F136 UK-ACC3], the RA3 or the KC3 does not pursue relevant cargo operations and does not react to a request for comments or otherwise obstructs the assessment of risk to aviation.

Textual Amendments

F136 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.1(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 108(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F134 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 108(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F135 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 108(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. If an air carrier or an entity is no longer a holder of the [F137 UK-ACC3], RA3 or KC3 status, the appropriate [F138 authority] shall undertake appropriate action to satisfy [F139 itself] that other [F140 UK-ACC3s], RA3s and KC3s under [F141 its] responsibility, operating in the supply chain of the air carrier or entity that has been discontinued, still comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F137 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 109(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F138 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 109(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F139 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 109(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F140 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 109(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F141 Word in Annex point 6.8.6.2.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 109(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F113 Word in Annex point 6.8.6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 103; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F66 Words in Annex point 6.8 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 81; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F142 ATTACHMENT 6-A U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F142 Annex Attachment 6-A omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(c) (with reg. 12)

F143 ATTACHMENT 6-B U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F143 Annex Attachment 6-B omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(d) (with reg. 12)

F144 ATTACHMENT 6-C U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F144 Annex Attachment 6-C omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(e) (with reg. 12)

F145 ATTACHMENT 6-C2 U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F145 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 113; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F4 ANNEX U.K. List of persons and entities visited and interviewed

Providing the name of the entity, the name and the position of the contact person and the date of the visit or interview.

Name of entity	Name of contact person	Position of contact person	Date of visit or interview

F146 ATTACHMENT 6-C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F146 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 113; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX U.K. List of persons and entities visited and interviewed

Providing the name of the entity, the name and the position of the contact person and the date of the visit or interview.

Name of entity	Name of contact person	Position of contact person	Date of visit or interview

F147 ATTACHMENT 6-C4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F147 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 113; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX U.K. List of persons and entities visited and interviewed

Providing the name of the entity, the name and the position of the contact person and the date of the visit or interview.

Name of entity	Name of contact person	Position of contact person	Date of visit or interview
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F148 ATTACHMENT 6–D U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F148 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-D omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 114; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 6-E U.K.

HAULIER DECLARATION U.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(5) and its implementing acts,

When collecting, carrying, storing and delivering air cargo/mail to which security controls have been applied [on behalf of name of regulated agent/air carrier applying security controls for cargo or mail/known consignor F149 ...], I confirm that the following security procedures will be adhered to:

Textual Amendments

F149 Words in Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-E omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 116; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

• All staff who transport this air cargo/mail will have received general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998;

• The integrity of all staff being recruited with access to this air cargo/mail will be verified. This verification shall include at least a check of the identity (if possible by photographic identity card, driving licence or passport) and a check of the curriculum vitae and/or provided references;

• Load compartments in vehicles will be sealed or locked. Curtain sided vehicles will be secured with TIR cords. The load areas of flatbed trucks will be kept under observation when air cargo is being transported;

• Immediately prior to loading, the load compartment will be searched and the integrity of this search maintained until loading is completed;

• Each driver will carry an identity card, passport, driving licence or other document, containing a photograph of the person, which has been issued or recognised by the national authorities;

• Drivers will not make unscheduled stops between collection and delivery. Where this is unavoidable, the driver will check the security of the load and the integrity of locks and/or seals on his return. If the driver discovers any evidence of interference, he will notify his supervisor and the air cargo/mail will not be delivered without notification at delivery;

• Transport will not be subcontracted to a third party, unless the third party:

  (a)

  has a haulier agreement with the regulated agent [F150 or known consignor] responsible for the transport [same name as above]; or

  (b)

  is approved or certified by the appropriate authority; or

  (c)

  has a haulier agreement with the undersigned haulier requiring that the third party will not subcontract further and implements the security procedures contained in this declaration. The undersigned haulier retains full responsibility for the entire transport on behalf of the regulated agent [F150 or known consignor]; and

• No other services (e.g. storage) will be sub-contracted to any other party other than a regulated agent or an entity that has been certified or approved and listed for the provision of these services by the appropriate authority.

Textual Amendments

F150 Words in Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-E substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 117; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

I accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Name:

Position in company:

Name and address of the company:

Date:

Signature:

ATTACHMENT 6-F F151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F151 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-F omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 118; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F152 ATTACHMENT 6-G U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F152 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-G omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 118; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F153 ATTACHMENT 6-H1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F153 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-H1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 119; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F154 ATTACHMENT 6-H2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F154 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-H2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 119; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F155 ATTACHMENT 6-H3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F155 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-H3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 119; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F156 ATTACHMENT 6-I U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F156 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-I omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 120; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F157 ATTACHMENT 6-J U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F157 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-J omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 120; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

7. AIR CARRIER MAIL AND AIR CARRIER MATERIALS U.K.

7.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

Unless otherwise stated or unless the implementation of security controls as referred to in Chapters 4, 5 and 6, respectively, are ensured by an authority, airport operator, entity or another air carrier, an air carrier shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter as regards its air carrier mail and air carrier materials.

7.1 AIR CARRIER MAIL AND AIR CARRIER MATERIALS TO BE LOADED ONTO AN AIRCRAFT U.K.

7.1.1 Before being loaded into the hold of an aircraft, air carrier mail and air carrier materials shall either be screened and protected in accordance with Chapter 5 or be subjected to security controls and protected in accordance with Chapter 6. U.K.

F158 7.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F158 Annex point 7.1.2 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

F159 7.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F159 Annex point 7.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 121; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

7.2 AIR CARRIER MATERIALS USED FOR PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE PROCESSING U.K.

7.2.1 Air carrier materials which are used for the purposes of passenger and baggage processing and which could be used to compromise aviation security shall be protected or kept under surveillance in order to prevent unauthorised access. U.K.

Self-check-in and applicable Internet options allowed for use by passengers shall be considered as authorised access to such materials.

7.2.2 Discarded materials which could be used to facilitate unauthorised access or move baggage into the security restricted area or onto aircraft shall be destroyed or invalidated. U.K.

7.2.3 Departure control systems and check-in systems shall be managed in such a manner as to prevent unauthorised access. U.K.

Self-check-in allowed for use by passengers shall be considered as authorised access to such systems.

8. IN-FLIGHT SUPPLIES U.K.

8.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

8.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter. U.K.

8.0.2 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘in-flight supplies’ means all items intended to be taken on board an aircraft for use, consumption or purchase by passengers or crew during a flight, other than: U.K.

(a)

cabin baggage; and

(b)

items carried by persons other than passengers; and

(c)

air carrier mail and air carrier materials.

For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘regulated supplier of in-flight supplies’ means a supplier whose procedures meet common security rules and standards sufficient to allow delivery of in-flight supplies directly to aircraft.

For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘known supplier of in-flight supplies’ means a supplier whose procedures meet common security rules and standards sufficient to allow delivery of in-flight supplies to an air carrier or regulated supplier, but not directly to aircraft.

[F160 In this Chapter ‘LAGs’ means liquids, aerosols and gels, which include pastes, lotions, mixtures of liquids and solids and the contents of pressurised containers. Examples of LAGs include toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, shaving foam and other items with similar consistencies.

Textual Amendments

F160 Words in Annex point 8.0.2 inserted (31.1.2023) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(6)

In this Chapter ‘STEB’ means a security tamper-evident bag.]

8.0.3 Supplies shall be considered as in-flight supplies from the time that they are identifiable as supplies to be taken on board an aircraft for use, consumption or purchase by passengers or crew during a flight. U.K.

8.0.4 The list of prohibited articles in in-flight supplies is the same as the one set out in Attachment 1-A. Prohibited articles shall be handled in accordance with point 1.6. U.K.

8.1 SECURITY CONTROLS U.K.

8.1.1 Security controls — general provisions U.K.

8.1.1.1 In-flight supplies shall be screened before being taken into a security restricted area, unless: U.K.

(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by an air carrier that delivers these to its own aircraft and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until delivery at the aircraft; or

(b)

the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by a regulated supplier and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until arrival at the security restricted area or, where applicable, until delivery to the air carrier or another regulated supplier; or

(c)

the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by a known supplier and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until delivery to the air carrier or regulated supplier.

8.1.1.2 Where there is any reason to believe that in-flight supplies to which security controls have been applied have been tampered with or have not been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied, they shall be screened before being allowed into security restricted areas. U.K.

F161 8.1.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F161 Annex point 8.1.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

8.1.2 Screening U.K.

8.1.2.1 When screening in-flight supplies, the means or method employed shall take into consideration the nature of the supplies and shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the supplies. U.K.

F162 8.1.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F162 Annex point 8.1.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

8.1.2.3 The following means or method of screening, either individually or in combination, shall be applied: U.K.

(a)

visual check;

(b)

hand search;

(c)

x-ray equipment;

(d)

EDS equipment;

(e)

ETD equipment in combination with point (a);

(f)

explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a).

Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the item contains any prohibited articles, it shall be rejected or rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.

8.1.3 F163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F163 Annex point 8.1.3 omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(f) (with reg. 12)

8.1.4 Designation of known suppliers U.K.

8.1.4.1 Any entity (‘the supplier’) that ensures the security controls as referred to in point 8.1.5 and delivers in-flight supplies, but not directly to aircraft, shall be designated as a known supplier by the operator or the entity to whom it delivers (‘the designating entity’). This shall not apply to a regulated supplier. U.K.

8.1.4.2 In order to be designated as a known supplier, the supplier must provide the designating entity with: U.K.

(a)

the ‘Declaration of commitments — known supplier of in-flight supplies’ as contained in Attachment 8-B. This declaration shall be signed by the legal representative; and

(b)

the security programme covering the security controls as referred to in point 8.1.5.

8.1.4.3 All known suppliers must be designated on the basis of validations of: U.K.

(a)

the relevance and completeness of the security programme in respect of point 8.1.5; and

(b)

the implementation of the security programme without deficiencies.

If the appropriate authority or the designating entity is no longer satisfied that the known supplier complies with the requirements of point 8.1.5, the designating entity shall withdraw the status of known supplier without delay.

8.1.4.4 The appropriate authority shall define in its national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 if the validations of the security programme and its implementation shall be performed by a national auditor, an F164 ... aviation security validator, or a person acting on behalf of the designating entity appointed and trained for that purpose. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F164 Word in Annex point 8.1.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Validations must be recorded and if not otherwise stated in this legislation, must take place before designation and repeated every 2 years thereafter.

If the validation is not done on behalf of the designating entity any record thereof must be made available to it.

8.1.4.5 The validation of the implementation of the security programme confirming the absence of deficiencies shall consist of either: U.K.

(a)

an on-site visit of the supplier every 2 years; or

(b)

regular checks upon reception of supplies delivered by that known supplier, starting after the designation, including:

• a verification that the person delivering supplies on behalf of the known supplier was properly trained; and

• a verification that the supplies are properly secured; and

• screening of the supplies in the same way as supplies coming from an unknown supplier.

These checks must be carried out in an unpredictable manner and take place at least either, once every three months or on 20 % of the known supplier's deliveries to the designating entity.

Option (b) may only be used if the appropriate authority defined in its national civil aviation security programme that the validation shall be performed by a person acting on behalf of the designating entity.

8.1.4.6 The methods applied and procedures to be followed during and after designation shall be laid down in the security programme of the designating entity. U.K.

8.1.4.7 The designating entity shall keep: U.K.

(a)

a list of all known suppliers it has designated indicating the expiry date of their designation, and

(b)

the signed declaration, a copy of the security programme, and any reports recording its implementation for each known supplier, at least until 6 months after the expiry of its designation.

Upon request, these documents shall be made available to the appropriate authority for compliance monitoring purposes.

8.1.5 Security controls to be applied by an air carrier, a regulated supplier and a known supplier U.K.

8.1.5.1 An air carrier, a regulated supplier and a known supplier of in-flight supplies shall: U.K.

(a)

appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and

(b)

ensure that persons with access to in-flight supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 before being given access to these supplies; and

(c)

prevent unauthorised access to its premises and in-flight supplies; and

(d)

reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in in- flight supplies; and

(e)

apply tamper-evident seals to, or physically protect, all vehicles and/or containers that transport in-flight supplies.

Point (e) shall not apply during airside transportation.

8.1.5.2 If a known supplier uses another company that is not a known supplier to the air carrier or regulated supplier for transporting supplies, the known supplier shall ensure that all security controls listed in point 8.1.5.1 are adhered to. U.K.

F165 8.1.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F165 Annex point 8.1.5.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F166 8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F166 Annex point 8.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

8.3 ADDITIONAL SECURITY PROVISIONS FOR IN-FLIGHT SUPPLIES OF LAGS AND STEBS U.K.

8.3.1 In-flight supplies of STEBs shall be delivered in tamper-evident packaging to an airside area or to a security restricted area. U.K.

8.3.2 After first reception on airside or in a security restricted area and until their final sale on the aircraft, LAGs and STEBs shall be protected from unauthorised interference. U.K.

F167 8.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F167 Annex point 8.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 8-A U.K.

F168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F168 Annex Attachment 8-A omitted (21.3.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Air Cargo Agents) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/228), regs. 1(2), 11(2)(g) (with reg. 12)

ATTACHMENT 8-B U.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS U.K.

KNOWN SUPPLIER OF IN-FLIGHT SUPPLIES U.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(6) and its implementing acts,

I declare that,

• [name of company] will

  (a)

  appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and

  (b)

  ensure that persons with access to in-flight supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 before being given access to these supplies. In addition, ensure that persons implementing screening of in-flight supplies receive training according to 11.2.3.3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and persons implementing other security controls in respect of in-flight supplies receive training according to 11.2.3.10 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; and

  (c)

  prevent unauthorised access to its premises and in-flight supplies; and

  (d)

  reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in in-flight supplies; and

  (e)

  apply tamper-evident seals to, or physically protect, all vehicles and/or containers that transport in-flight supplies (this point will not apply during airside transportation).

When using another company that is not a known supplier to the air carrier or regulated supplier for transporting supplies, [name of company] will ensure that all security controls listed above are adhered to,

• in order to ensure compliance, [name of company] will cooperate fully with all inspections, as required, and provide access to all documents, as requested by inspectors,

• [name of company] will inform [the air carrier or regulated supplier to whom it delivers in-flight supplies] of any serious security breaches and of any suspicious circumstances which may be relevant to in-flight supplies, in particular any attempt to conceal prohibited articles in supplies,

• [name of company] will ensure that all relevant staff receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and are aware of their security responsibilities, and

• [name of company] will inform [the air carrier or regulated supplier to whom it delivers in-flight supplies] if:

  (a)

  it ceases trading; or

  (b)

  it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant [F169 United Kingdom] legislation.

Textual Amendments

F169 Words in Annex Ch. 8 Attachment 8-B substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 122(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Legal representative

Name:

Date:

Signature:

9. AIRPORT SUPPLIES U.K.

9.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

9.0.1 Unless otherwise stated or unless the implementation of screening is ensured by an authority or entity, an airport operator shall ensure the implementation of the measures set out in this Chapter. U.K.

9.0.2 For the purpose of this Chapter, U.K.

(a)

‘airport supplies’ mean all items intended to be sold, used or made available for any purpose or activity in the security restricted area of airports, other than ‘items carried by persons other than passengers’;

(b)

‘known supplier of airport supplies’ means a supplier whose procedures meet common security rules and standards sufficient to allow delivery of airport supplies to security restricted areas;

(c)

[F170 ‘LAGs’ has the meaning given to it in point 8.0.2; and

(d)

STEB’ has the meaning given to it in point 8.0.2.]

Textual Amendments

F170 Annex point 9.0.2(c)(d) inserted (31.1.2023) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(7)

9.0.3 Supplies shall be considered as airport supplies from the time that they are identifiable as supplies to be sold, used or made available in security restricted areas of airports. U.K.

9.0.4 The list of prohibited articles in airport supplies is the same as the one set out in Attachment 1-A. Prohibited articles shall be handled in accordance with point 1.6. U.K.

9.1 SECURITY CONTROLS U.K.

9.1.1 Security controls — general provisions U.K.

9.1.1.1 Airport supplies shall be screened before being allowed into security restricted areas, unless: U.K.

(a)

the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by an airport operator that delivers these to its own airport and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until delivery to the security restricted area; or

(b)

the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by a known supplier or regulated supplier and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until delivery to the security restricted area.

9.1.1.2 Airport supplies which originate in the security restricted area may be exempted from these security controls. U.K.

9.1.1.3 Where there is any reason to believe that airport supplies to which security controls have been applied have been tampered with or have not been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied, they shall be screened before being allowed into security restricted areas. U.K.

9.1.2 Screening U.K.

9.1.2.1 When screening airport supplies, the means or method employed shall take into consideration the nature of the supply and shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the supply. U.K.

F171 9.1.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F171 Annex point 9.1.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

9.1.2.3 The following means or method of screening, either individually or in combination, shall be applied: U.K.

(a)

visual check;

(b)

hand search;

(c)

x-ray equipment;

(d)

EDS equipment;

(e)

ETD equipment in combination with point (a);

(f)

explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a).

Where the screener cannot determine whether or not the item contains any prohibited articles, it shall be rejected or rescreened to the screener's satisfaction.

9.1.3 Designation of known suppliers U.K.

9.1.3.1 Any entity (‘the supplier’) that ensures the security controls as referred to in point 9.1.4 and delivers airport supplies shall be designated as a known supplier by the airport operator. U.K.

9.1.3.2 In order to be designated as a known supplier, the supplier must provide the airport operator with: U.K.

(a)

the ‘Declaration of commitments — known supplier of airport supplies’ as contained in Attachment 9-A. This declaration shall be signed by the legal representative; and

(b)

the security programme covering the security controls as referred to in point 9.1.4.

9.1.3.3 All known suppliers must be designated on the basis of validations of: U.K.

(a)

the relevance and completeness of the security programme in respect of point 9.1.4; and

(b)

the implementation of the security programme without deficiencies.

If the appropriate authority or the airport operator is no longer satisfied that the known supplier complies with the requirements of point 9.1.4, the airport operator shall withdraw the status of known supplier without delay.

9.1.3.4 The appropriate authority shall define in its national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 if the validations of the security programme and its implementation shall be performed by a national auditor, an F172 ... aviation security validator, or a person acting on behalf of the airport operator appointed and trained for that purpose. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F172 Word in Annex point 9.1.3.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Validations must be recorded and if not otherwise stated in this legislation, must take place before designation and repeated every 2 years thereafter.

If the validation is not done on behalf of the airport operator any record thereof must be made available to it.

9.1.3.5 The validation of the implementation of the security programme confirming the absence of deficiencies shall consist of either: U.K.

(a)

an on-site visit of the supplier every 2 years; or

(b)

regular checks upon access to the security restricted area of supplies delivered by that known supplier, starting after the designation, including:

• a verification that the person delivering supplies on behalf of the known supplier was properly trained; and

• a verification that the supplies are properly secured; and

• screening of the supplies in the same way as supplies coming from an unknown supplier.

These checks must be carried out in an unpredictable manner and take place at least either once every three months or on 20 % of the known supplier's deliveries to the airport operator.

Option (b) may only be used if the appropriate authority defined in its national civil aviation security programme that the validation shall be performed by a person acting on behalf of the airport operator.

9.1.3.6 The methods applied and procedures to be followed during and after designation shall be laid down in the security programme of the airport operator. U.K.

9.1.3.7 The airport operator shall keep: U.K.

(a)

a list of all known suppliers it has designated indicating the expiry date of their designation, and

(b)

the signed declaration, a copy of the security programme, and any reports recording its implementation for each known supplier, at least until 6 months after the expiry of its designation.

Upon request, these documents shall be made available to the appropriate authority for compliance monitoring purposes.

9.1.4 Security controls to be applied by a known supplier or airport operator U.K.

9.1.4.1 A known supplier of airport supplies or airport operator delivering airport supplies to the security restricted area shall: U.K.

(a)

appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and

(b)

ensure that persons with access to airport supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 before being given access to these supplies; and

(c)

prevent unauthorised access to its premises and airport supplies; and

(d)

reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in airport supplies; and

(e)

apply tamper-evident seals to, or physically protect, all vehicles and/or containers that transport airport supplies.

Point (e) shall not apply during airside transportation.

9.1.4.2 If a known supplier uses another company that is not a known supplier to the airport operator for transporting supplies to the airport, the known supplier shall ensure that all security controls listed in this point are adhered to. U.K.

F173 9.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F173 Annex point 9.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

9.3 ADDITIONAL SECURITY PROVISIONS FOR SUPPLIES OF LAGS AND STEBS U.K.

9.3.1 Supplies of STEBs shall be delivered in tamper-evident packaging to an airside area beyond the point where boarding passes are controlled or to a security restricted area. U.K.

9.3.2 After first reception on airside or in a security restricted area and until their final sale at the outlet, LAGs and STEBs shall be protected against unauthorised interference. U.K.

F174 9.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F174 Annex point 9.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 9-A U.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS U.K.

KNOWN SUPPLIER OF AIRPORT SUPPLIES U.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(7) and its implementing acts,

I declare that,

• [name of company] will

  (a)

  appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and

  (b)

  ensure that persons with access to airport supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 before being given access to these supplies. In addition, ensure that persons implementing screening of airport supplies receive training according to point 11.2.3.3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and persons implementing other security controls in respect of airport supplies receive training according to point 11.2.3.10 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; and

  (c)

  prevent unauthorised access to its premises and airport supplies; and

  (d)

  reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in airport supplies; and

  (e)

  apply tamper-evident seals to, or physically protect, all vehicles and/or containers that transport airport supplies (this point will not apply during airside transportation).

When using another company that is not a known supplier to the airport operator for transporting supplies, [name of company] will ensure that all security controls listed above are adhered to,

• in order to ensure compliance, [name of company] will cooperate fully with all inspections, as required, and provide access to all documents, as requested by inspectors,

• [name of company] will inform [the airport operator] of any serious security breaches and of any suspicious circumstances which may be relevant to airport supplies, in particular any attempt to conceal prohibited articles in supplies,

• [name of company] will ensure that all relevant staff receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and are aware of their security responsibilities, and

• [name of company] will inform [the airport operator] if:

  (a)

  it ceases trading; or

  (b)

  it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant EU legislation.

I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Legal representative

Name:

Date:

Signature:

10. IN-FLIGHT SECURITY MEASURES U.K.

No provisions in this Regulation.

11. STAFF RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING U.K.

11.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

11.0.1 The authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity deploying persons implementing, or responsible for implementing, 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 these persons meet the standards set out in this Chapter. U.K.

11.0.2 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘certification’ means a formal evaluation and confirmation by or on behalf of the appropriate authority indicating that the person has successfully completed the relevant training and that the person possesses the necessary competencies to perform assigned functions to an acceptable level. U.K.

11.0.3 For the purposes of this Chapter, a ‘state of residence’ shall be any country in which the person has been resident continuously for 6 months or more and a ‘gap’ in the record of education or employment shall mean any gap of more than 28 days. U.K.

11.0.4 For the purposes of this Chapter, ‘competency’ means being able to demonstrate suitable knowledge and skills. U.K.

11.0.5 Competencies acquired by persons prior to recruitment may be taken into consideration when assessing any training needs under this Chapter. U.K.

11.0.6 Where relevant competencies required by this Regulation that are not specific to aviation security have been acquired through training not delivered by an instructor in line with point 11.5 of this Regulation and/or through courses not specified or approved by the appropriate authority, it may be taken into consideration when assessing any training needs under this Chapter. U.K.

11.0.7 Where a person has received training and acquired competencies listed in point 11.2, the training need not be repeated for another function other than for the purposes of recurrent training. U.K.

11.1 RECRUITMENT U.K.

11.1.1 Persons being recruited to implement, or to be responsible for the implementation of, screening, access control or other security controls in a security restricted area shall have successfully completed a background check. U.K.

[F175 11.1.2 Persons being recruited to implement, or to be responsible for the implementation of, screening, access control or other security controls elsewhere than a security restricted area shall have successfully completed a background check. U.K.

Persons having completed a pre-employment check shall undergo a background check by 30 June 2021 at the latest.]

Textual Amendments

F175 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/910 of 30 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015/1998, (EU) 2019/103 and (EU) 2019/1583 as regards the re-designation of airlines, operators and entities providing security controls for cargo and mail arriving from third countries, as well as the postponement of certain regulatory requirements in the area of cybersecurity, background check, explosive detection systems equipment standards, and explosive trace detection equipment, because of the COVID-19 pandemic (Text with EEA relevance).

11.1.3 In accordance with the applicable rules of F176 ... national law, a background check shall at least: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F176 Words in Annex point 11.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

establish the person's identity on the basis of documentary evidence; and

(b)

cover criminal records in all states of residence during at least the preceding 5 years; and

(c)

cover employment, education and any gaps during at least the preceding 5 years.

11.1.4 In accordance with the applicable rules of F177 ... national law, a pre-employment check shall: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F177 Words in Annex point 11.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

establish the person's identity on the basis of documentary evidence; and

(b)

cover employment, education and any gaps during at least the preceding 5 years; and

(c)

require the person to sign a declaration detailing any criminal history in all states of residence during at least the preceding 5 years.

11.1.5 F178 ... Background checks shall be repeated at regular intervals not exceeding five years. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F178 Words in Annex point 11.1.5 omitted (30.4.2022) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(2), 2(3)

11.1.6 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. U.K.

11.1.7 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. U.K.

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

11.1.8 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. U.K.

11.2 TRAINING U.K.

11.2.1 General training obligations U.K.

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

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. U.K.

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

(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. U.K.

11.2.2 Basic training U.K.

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)

[F4 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.

11.2.3 Job specific training for persons implementing security controls U.K.

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: U.K.

(a)

understanding of the configuration of the screening checkpoint and the screening process;

(b)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(c)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(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: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(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: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(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: U.K.

(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;

(c)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(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: U.K.

(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: U.K.

(a)

knowledge of the legal requirements for aircraft security searches;

(b)

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

(c)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(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: U.K.

(a)

knowledge of how to protect and prevent unauthorised access to aircraft;

(b)

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

(c)

knowledge of identification card systems used at the airport;

(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: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(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.

[F25 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 implementing security controls for cargo and mail other than screening shall result in all of the following competencies: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(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.

[F25 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: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(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.

[F25 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.]

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

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;

(c)

knowledge of internal quality control;

(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) U.K.

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 F179 ... and international quality control;

(c)

ability to motivate others;

(d)

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

Textual Amendments

F179 Word in Annex point 11.2.5(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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. U.K.

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: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(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. U.K.

11.2.7 Training of persons requiring general security awareness U.K.

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;

(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.

11.3 CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL U.K.

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

(a)

an initial certification or approval process; and

(b)

[F14 for persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment, recertification at least every 3 years; and]

(c)

for all other persons, recertification or reapproval at least every 5 years.

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.

[F14 11.3.2 Persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall, as part of the initial certification or approval process, pass a standardised image interpretation test.] U.K.

[F14 11.3.3 The recertification or re-approval process for persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall include both the standardised image interpretation test and an evaluation of operational performance.] U.K.

11.3.4 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. U.K.

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

11.4 RECURRENT TRAINING U.K.

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: U.K.

(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.

F180 ...

Textual Amendments

F180 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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.

[F14 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: U.K.

(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

(c)

may be taken into consideration as part of the recertification or re-approval process.]

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. U.K.

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. U.K.

11.5 QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS U.K.

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

(a)

the successful completion of a background check in accordance with [F181 point 11.1.3];

(b)

competency in instructional techniques;

(c)

knowledge of the work environment in the relevant aviation security field;

(d)

competency in the security elements to be taught.

Textual Amendments

F181 Words in Annex point 11.5.1 substituted (30.4.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(2), 2(4)

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 11.2.3.10) and 11.2.5.

[F25 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. U.K.

11.5.3 The appropriate authority shall maintain or have access to lists of instructors operating in the [F182 United Kingdom]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F182 Words in Annex point 11.5.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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. U.K.

F183 11.5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F183 Annex point 11.5.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6 F184 ... AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATION U.K.

11.6.1 F185 ... 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. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F185 Word in Annex point 11.6.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.2 F186 ... Aviation security validation U.K.

F186 ... 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 F186 ... 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)

F187 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F187 Annex point 11.6.2(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(7)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F186 Word in Annex point 11.6.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(7)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3 Approval requirements for F188 ... aviation security validators U.K.

11.6.3.1 [F189 The appropriate authority] shall approve F190 ... aviation security validators based on conformity assessment capacity, which shall comprise: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F189 Words in Annex point 11.6.3.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(9)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F190 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(9)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(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

(c)

the functionality and appropriateness of validation processes.

F191 11.6.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F191 Annex point 11.6.3.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.3 An F192 ... aviation security validator may be any individual or a legal entity. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F192 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F193 11.6.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F193 Annex point 11.6.3.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.5 Every individual performing F194 ... aviation security validation shall have appropriate competence and background, and shall meet all of the following requirements: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F194 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(13)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

have been subject to a background check in accordance with 11.1.3 that shall be recurrent at least every five years;

(b)

perform F194 ... 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 F195 ... 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.

Textual Amendments

F195 Words in Annex point 11.6.3.5(d)(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(13)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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. U.K.

F196 11.6.3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F196 Annex point 11.6.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.8 The approval of an F197 ... aviation security validator shall expire after a maximum period of five years. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F197 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F188 Word in Annex point 11.6.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.4 Recognition and discontinuation of F198 ... aviation security validators U.K.

11.6.4.1 An F199 ... aviation security validator shall not be considered as approved until its details are [F200 recorded by the appropriate authority]. Every F199 ... aviation security validator shall be provided with proof of its status by or on behalf of the appropriate authority. F201 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F199 Word in Annex point 11.6.4.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(16)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F200 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(16)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F201 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(16)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F202 11.6.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F202 Annex point 11.6.4.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F4 11.6.4.3 When [F203 the appropriate authority] is no longer satisfied that an F204 ... 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 [F205 its record].] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F203 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(18)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F204 Word in Annex point 11.6.4.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(18)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F205 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(18)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.4.4 Industry associations and entities under their responsibility operating quality assurance programmes may be approved as F206 ... aviation security validators provided equivalent measures of those programmes ensure impartial and objective validation. F207 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F206 Word in Annex point 11.6.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(19)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F207 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(19)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F208 11.6.4.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F208 Annex point 11.6.4.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F198 Word in Annex point 11.6.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.5 F209 ... Aviation security validation report (‘the validation report’) U.K.

11.6.5.1 [F210 A validation report, where required,] shall record the F211 ... aviation security validation and contain at least: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F210 Words in Annex point 11.6.5.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(22)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F211 Word in Annex point 11.6.5.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(22)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

a completed checklist signed by the F211 ... 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 F211 ... aviation security validation.

11.6.5.2 The F212 ... 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. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F212 Word in Annex point 11.6.5.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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. U.K.

11.6.5.5 Page numbering, date of the F213 ... aviation security validation and initialling by the validator and the validated entity on each page shall prove the validation report's integrity. [F32 Manual initialling on each page may be replaced by an electronic signature of the entire document.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F213 Word in Annex point 11.6.5.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.5.6 By default the report shall be in English and delivered to the appropriate authority, where applicable, along with the validated entity within a maximum of one month after the on-site verification. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F209 Word in Annex point 11.6.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F184 Word in Annex point 11.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F214 11.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F215 11.7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F215 Annex point 11.7.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F214 Annex point 11.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F4 ATTACHMENT 11-A INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION — F216 ... AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATOR U.K.

(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 F216 ... 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 F216 ... 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 F216 ... checklist.

(g)

I confirm that I have applied a methodology that allows for separate F216 ... 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 F216 ... aviation security validation report.

Name of the validated entity:

Name of the F216 ... aviation security validator:

Date:

Signature:]

Textual Amendments

F216 Word in Annex Ch. 11 Attachment 11-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(25); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12. SECURITY EQUIPMENT U.K.

[F217 12.0. GENERAL PROVISION AND APPROVAL OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.0.1. General provision U.K.

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.

F218 ...

12.0.1.2.

There shall be routine testing of each piece of security 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.

12.0.1.6

[F219 In this Chapter:

(a)

‘LAGs’ has the meaning given to it in point 8.0.2; and

(b)

‘LEDS equipment’ means Liquid Explosive Detection System equipment.]

Textual Amendments

F218 Words in Annex point 12.0.1.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2) (as substituted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F219 Annex point 12.0.1.6 inserted (31.1.2023) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(8)

12.0.2. Approval of security equipment U.K.

12.0.2.1.

[F220 Designated security equipment may only be installed if it has either been approved or exempted from approval by the appropriate authority.]

12.0.2.2.

F221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.0.2.3.

F222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.0.2.4.

F223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.0.2.5.

F224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F220 Annex point 12.0.2.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2A) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F221 Annex point 12.0.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F222 Annex point 12.0.2.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F223 Annex point 12.0.2.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F224 Annex point 12.0.2.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F225 12.0.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F225 Annex point 12.0.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F226 12.0.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F226 Annex point 12.0.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F227 12.0.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F227 Annex point 12.0.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c))

Textual Amendments

F217 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/111 of 13 January 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards the approval of civil aviation security equipment as well as third countries recognised as applying security standards equivalent to the common basic standards on civil aviation security.

12.1 WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTION (WTMD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.1.1 General principles U.K.

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. U.K.

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

12.1.1.3 WTMD shall be firmly fixed to a solid base. U.K.

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

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

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. U.K.

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

F180 12.1.1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

12.1.2 Standards for WTMD U.K.

12.1.2.1 There shall be two standards for WTMD. F228 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F228 Words in Annex point 12.1.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

12.1.3 Additional requirements for WTMD U.K.

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 U.K.

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. U.K.

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. U.K.

12.2 HAND-HELD METAL DETECTION (HHMD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

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. U.K.

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

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. U.K.

12.2.4 The performance of HHMD shall not be affected by sources of interference. U.K.

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

F229 12.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F229 Annex point 12.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.4 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.4.1 General principles U.K.

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 material contained in baggage or other consignments. U.K.

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

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

• when it detects explosive material, and

• when it detects the presence of an item that prevents explosive 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 U.K.

12.4.2.1 All EDS installed before 1 September 2014 shall at least meet standard 2. U.K.

[F175 12.4.2.2 Standard 2 shall expire on 1 September 2021.] U.K.

12.4.2.3 The appropriate authority may permit standard 2 EDS installed between 1 January 2011 and 1 September 2014 to continue to be used until 1 September 2022 at the latest. U.K.

F230 12.4.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F230 Annex point 12.4.2.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.4.2.5 All EDS installed as from 1 September 2014 shall meet standard 3. U.K.

[F175 12.4.2.6 All EDS shall meet standard 3 as from 1 September 2021 at the latest, unless point 12.4.2.3 applies.] U.K.

12.4.2.7 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage shall meet at least standard C1. U.K.

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

12.4.2.9 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable computers and other large electrical items and LAGS shall meet at least standard C3. U.K.

F231 12.4.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F231 Annex point 12.4.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.5 THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION (TIP) U.K.

12.5.1 General principles U.K.

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

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.

[F14 Where CTI TIP is deployed with EDS equipment used exclusively for hold baggage screening, the requirement in point (b) shall only apply as of 1 September 2020.]

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

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. U.K.

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

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. U.K.

12.5.2 Composition of TIP U.K.

12.5.2.1 TIP shall comprise of at least: U.K.

(a)

a library of CTI or FTI; and

(b)

a means for presenting messages and for messages to be cleared; and

(c)

a means for recording and presenting the results of the responses of individual screeners.

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

(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;

(c)

where the screener responded and no 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. U.K.

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. U.K.

F232 12.5.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F232 Annex point 12.5.2.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.6 EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION (ETD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

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

(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 and vapour sampling. F233 ...

Textual Amendments

F233 Words in Annex point 12.6.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.6.2 The standard for ETD equipment that uses particulate sampling shall apply to ETD equipment deployed from 1 September 2014. U.K.

[F175 12.6.3 The appropriate authority may permit ETD equipment not certified to comply with attachment 12-L that was deployed before 1 July 2014 and uses particulate sampling to continue to be used until 1 July 2021 at the latest.] U.K.

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

12.7.1 General principles U.K.

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. U.K.

[F4 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. U.K.

12.7.1.3 The equipment shall give an alarm in each of the following circumstances: U.K.

(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.]

F13 12.7.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

12.7.2 Standards for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems (LEDS) equipment U.K.

12.7.2.1 There shall be three standards for LEDS equipment. F234 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F234 Words in Annex point 12.7.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F235 12.7.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F235 Annex point 12.7.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 12.7.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F236 12.7.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F236 Annex point 12.7.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.8 [F237 EVALUATING METHODS OF SCREENING] U.K.

12.8.1 [F238 The Secretary of State] may allow a method of screening [F239 notwithstanding any limitations imposed by] this Regulation, provided that: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F238 Words in Annex point 12.8.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F239 Words in Annex point 12.8.1 substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(6)(a)

(a)

it is being used for the purpose of evaluating [F240 that] method of screening; and

(b)

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

(c)

appropriate information that a trial is being conducted shall be given to those affected, including passengers.

Textual Amendments

F240 Word in Annex point 12.8.1(a) substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(6)(b)

F241 12.8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F241 Annex points 12.8.2-12.8.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F241 12.8.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F241 12.8.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F241 12.8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F241 12.8.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F241 12.8.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F237 Annex point 12.8 heading substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(5)

12.9 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS U.K.

12.9.1 General Principles U.K.

12.9.1.1 An explosive detection dog (EDD) shall be able to detect and indicate specified and higher individual quantities of explosive material. U.K.

12.9.1.2 The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or orientation of the explosive materials. U.K.

12.9.1.3 An EDD shall give an alarm, in the form of a passive response, when it detects explosive materials F242 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F242 Words in Annex point 12.9.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.1.4 An EDD and its handler can be used for screening if they both have been approved independently and in combination as a team. U.K.

12.9.1.5 An EDD and its handler shall be subject to initial and recurrent training to ensure that required competencies are learned and maintained and, where appropriate, new competencies are learned. U.K.

12.9.1.6 In order to be approved, an EDD team, consisting of an EDD and handler(s), shall have successfully passed a training course. U.K.

12.9.1.7 An EDD team shall be approved by or on behalf of the appropriate authority F243 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F243 Words in Annex point 12.9.1.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.1.8 After approval by the appropriate authority, an EDD team may be used for security screening by use of free running or remote explosive scent tracing method. U.K.

12.9.2 Standards for EDD U.K.

F244 12.9.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F244 Annex point 12.9.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.2.2 An EDD team used for the screening of persons, cabin baggage, items carried by persons other than passengers, vehicles, aircraft, in-flight supplies and airport supplies, and security restricted areas of an airport shall meet detection standard 1. U.K.

12.9.2.3 An EDD team used for the screening of hold baggage, air carrier mail, air carrier materials, cargo and mail shall meet detection standard 2. U.K.

12.9.2.4 An EDD team approved to detect explosive materials using the remote explosive scent tracing method may only be used in screening of cargo, but no other areas included in standard 2. U.K.

[F4 12.9.2.5 An EDD used for the detection of explosive materials shall be fitted with appropriate means to allow for the unique identification of the EDD.] U.K.

12.9.2.6 When performing explosive detection duties, an EDD shall always be accompanied by the handler who is approved to work with the EDD. U.K.

12.9.2.7 An EDD approved for free running method shall only have one handler. One handler may be approved for leading a maximum of two EDDs. U.K.

12.9.2.8 An EDD approved for remote explosive scent tracing method shall be led by a maximum of two handlers per EDD. U.K.

12.9.3 Training requirements U.K.

General training obligations U.K.

12.9.3.1 The training of an EDD team shall include theoretical, practical and on-the-job training elements. U.K.

12.9.3.2 The content of training courses shall be specified or approved by the appropriate authority. U.K.

12.9.3.3 The training shall be conducted by or on behalf of the appropriate authority using instructors qualified according to point 11.5. U.K.

12.9.3.4 Dogs to be trained for explosive detection shall be single purpose dogs. U.K.

12.9.3.5 During training, training aids representing explosive materials shall be used. U.K.

12.9.3.6 Training shall be provided to any persons handling the training aids so as to prevent contamination. U.K.

Initial training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.7 An EDD team shall be subject to initial training F245 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F245 Words in Annex point 12.9.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.3.8 Initial training for EDD team shall include practical training in the intended work environment. U.K.

Recurrent training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.9 An EDD and the handler shall be subject to recurrent training requirements, both individually and in combination as a team. U.K.

12.9.3.10 Recurrent training shall maintain the existing competencies as required by the initial training and those acquired in line with security developments. U.K.

12.9.3.11 Recurrent training for an EDD team shall be performed at intervals of at least every 6 weeks. The minimum duration of the re-current training shall be no less than 4 hours in any 6 week period. U.K.

F246 12.9.3.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F246 Annex point 12.9.3.12 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Training records for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.13 The records of both initial and recurrent training shall be kept for both the EDD and its handler for at least the duration of their contract of employment and they shall be made available to the appropriate authority upon request. U.K.

Operational Training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.14 When EDD is deployed in the screening duties, the EDD shall be subject to operational training F247 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F247 Words in Annex point 12.9.3.14 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.3.15 Operational training shall be done on a continuous random basis during the deployment period, and shall measure EDD's detection performance by means of approved training aids. U.K.

12.9.4 Approval Procedures U.K.

12.9.4.1 The approval procedure shall ensure that all of the following competencies are measured: U.K.

(a)

ability of the EDD to meet the detection performance F248 ...;

(b)

ability of the EDD to give a passive indication on the presence of explosive materials;

(c)

ability of the EDD and its handler(s) to work effectively as a team;

(d)

ability of the handler to correctly lead the EDD, interpret and respond appropriately to the EDD's reaction to the presence of an explosive material.

Textual Amendments

F248 Words in Annex point 12.9.4.1(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.4.2 The approval procedure shall simulate each of the work areas in which the EDD team shall work. U.K.

12.9.4.3 The EDD team shall have successfully completed training in each area for which the approval is sought. U.K.

F249 12.9.4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F249 Annex point 12.9.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.4.5 The validity of each approval period shall not be longer than 12 months. U.K.

12.9.5 Quality Control U.K.

12.9.5.1 The EDD team shall be subject to quality control measures F250 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F250 Words in Annex point 12.9.5.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F251 12.9.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F251 Annex point 12.9.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(19); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F252 12.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F252 Annex point 12.10 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(19); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.11 SECURITY SCANNERS U.K.

12.11.1 General principles U.K.

A security scanner is a system for the screening of persons that is capable of detecting metallic and non-metallic objects, distinct from the human skin, carried on the body or within clothes.

A security scanner with human reviewer may consist of a detection system that creates an image of a person's body for a human reviewer to analyse and establish that no metallic and non-metallic object, distinct from the human skin, is carried on the body of the person screened. When the human reviewer identifies such an object, its location shall be communicated to the screener for further search. In this case, the human reviewer is to be considered as an integral part of the detection system.

A security scanner with automatic threat detection may consist of a detection system that automatically recognises metallic and non- metallic objects, distinct from the human skin, carried on the body of the person screened. When the system identifies such an object, its location shall be indicated on a stick figure to the screener.

For the purpose of screening passengers, a security scanner shall meet all of the following standards:

(a)

security scanners shall detect and indicate by means of an alarm at least specified metallic and non-metallic items including explosives both individually and in combination;

(b)

detection shall be independent of the position and orientation of the item;

(c)

the system shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation;

(d)

security scanners shall be positioned so as to ensure that their performance is not affected by sources of interference;

(e)

the correct functioning of security scanners shall be tested on a daily basis;

(f)

the security scanner shall be used in accordance with the concept of operations provided by the manufacturer.

F253 ...

Textual Amendments

F253 Words in Annex point 12.11.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F254 12.11.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F254 12.11.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F254 12.11.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F254 12.11.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F254 Annex point 12.11.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F14 12.12 SHOE SCANNER EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.12.1 General principles U.K.

12.12.1.1 Shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment shall be able to detect and to indicate by means of an alarm at least specified metallic items, both individually and in combination. U.K.

12.12.1.2 Shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment shall be able to detect and indicate by means of an alarm at least specified explosives items. U.K.

12.12.1.3 The detection by SMD and SED shall be independent of the position and orientation of the metallic or explosive items. U.K.

12.12.1.4 SMD and SED shall be placed on a solid base. U.K.

12.12.1.5 SMD and SED shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation. U.K.

12.12.1.6 The means for adjusting the detection settings of SMD and SED shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons. U.K.

12.12.1.7 SMD shall give at least a visual alarm and an audible alarm when it detects metallic items as refers to in point 12.12.1.1. Both types of alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 1 m. U.K.

12.12.1.8 SED shall give at least a visual alarm and an audible alarm when it detects explosive items as refers to in point 12.12.1.2. Both types of alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 1 m. U.K.

12.12.2 Standards for SMD U.K.

12.12.2.1 There shall be two standards for SMD. F255 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F255 Words in Annex point 12.12.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.12.2.2 All SMD exclusively used for screening persons other than passengers shall meet at least standard 1. U.K.

12.12.2.3 All SMD used for screening of passengers shall meet standard 2. U.K.

12.12.2.4 All SMD shall be able to resolve alarms generated on a WTMD, in the area between the surface supporting the shoe and at least 35 cm above. U.K.

12.12.3 Standard for SED U.K.

12.12.3.1 Detailed requirements on this standard are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.] U.K.

12.13 AUTO CLEAR SOFTWARE (ACS) U.K.

12.13.1 General principles U.K.

12.13.1.1 Auto clear software (ACS) shall be able to assess all radioscopic images produced by x-ray or EDS equipment to ascertain if they may contain threat items and should be able to directly clear simple images without threat items. U.K.

12.13.1.2 ACS shall display to a screener those images that contain possible threat items or are too complex for the software to analyse. U.K.

12.13.1.3 ACS shall not impair the performance and normal functioning of x-ray and EDS equipment. U.K.

12.13.1.4 When ACS is running, a visual indication shall be given to the screener. U.K.

12.13.1.5 When used on EDS equipment ACS shall not prevent an alarm indication. U.K.

12.13.1.6 ACS shall not clear CTI and the radioscopic images produced by x-ray or EDS equipment containing FTI projected by TIP. U.K.

12.13.1.7 The means for managing the ACS shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons. U.K.

12.13.2 Performance requirements U.K.

F256 12.13.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F256 Annex point 12.13.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F32 12.14 EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTION (EVD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.14.1 Standards for EVD U.K.

12.14.1.1 All EVD equipment used for the screening of hold baggage or cargo shall meet at least standard 1. U.K.

12.14.1.2 All EVD equipment used for the screening of persons or cabin baggage shall meet at least standard 3. U.K.

F257 12.14.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F257 Annex point 12.14.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F258 ATTACHMENT 12-A U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F258 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F259 ATTACHMENT 12-B U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F259 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F260 ATTACHMENT 12-C U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F260 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-C omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F261 ATTACHMENT 12-D U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F261 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-D omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F262 ATTACHMENT 12-E U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F262 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-E omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F263 ATTACHMENT 12-F U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F263 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-F omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F264 ATTACHMENT 12-G U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F264 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-G omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F265 ATTACHMENT 12-H U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F265 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-H omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F266 ATTACHMENT 12-I U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F266 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-I omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F267 ATTACHMENT 12-J U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F267 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-J omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F268 ATTACHMENT 12-K U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F268 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-K omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F269 ATTACHMENT 12-L U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F269 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-L omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F270 ATTACHMENT 12-M U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F270 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-M omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F271 ATTACHMENT 12-N U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F271 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-N omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(24) (as amended by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F272 ATTACHMENT 12-O U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F272 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-O omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(24) (as amended by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(1)

OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72.

(2)

Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 72, 17.3.2015, p. 53).

(3)

Commission Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 of 4 March 2010 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security (OJ L 55, 5.3.2010, p. 1).

(4)

[F4 Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/2009 of 2 April 2009 supplementing the common basic standards on civil aviation security laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 91, 3.4.2009, p. 7 ).]

(5)

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).

(6)

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).

(7)

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).

Textual Amendments

F4 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).