Article 1.The detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic...
Article 2.Regulation (EU) No 185/2010 is repealed. References to the repealed...
Article 3.This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following...
1.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or...
1.0.2 For the purposes of this Chapter, an aircraft, bus, baggage...
1.0.3 Without prejudice to the criteria for derogations as set out...
1.0.4 For the purposes of this Annex ‘items carried by persons...
1.0.5 References to third countries in this Chapter and where applicable...
1.1 AIRPORT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
1.2.2 Access to security restricted areas
1.2.2.1 Access to security restricted areas may only be granted if...
1.2.2.2 In order to be granted access to security restricted areas...
1.2.2.3 In order to be granted access to security restricted areas...
1.2.2.4 The boarding card or equivalent referred to in point 1.2.2.2(a)...
1.2.2.5 In order to prevent unauthorised access to security restricted areas...
1.2.2.6 The vehicle pass shall be checked before a vehicle is...
1.2.2.7 Access to security restricted areas shall also be subject to...
1.2.3 Requirements for United Kingdom crew identification cards and airport identification...
1.2.3.1 A crew identification card of a crew member employed by...
1.2.3.2 Crew and airport identification cards shall be issued for a...
1.2.3.3 The identification card of a person who fails a background...
1.2.3.4 The identification card shall be worn in a visible place...
1.2.3.5 The identification card shall be returned immediately to the issuing...
1.2.3.6 The issuing entity shall be notified immediately of the loss,...
1.2.3.7 An electronic card shall be immediately disabled following return, expiry,...
1.2.3.8 Union crew identification cards and airport identification cards shall also...
1.2.4 Supplementary requirements for United Kingdom crew identification cards
1.2.5 Supplementary requirements for airport identification cards
1.2.6 Requirements for vehicle passes
1.2.6.1 A vehicle pass may only be issued where an operational...
1.2.6.2 A vehicle pass shall be specific to the vehicle and...
1.2.6.4 The vehicle pass shall be displayed in a visible place...
1.2.6.5 The vehicle pass shall be returned immediately to the issuing...
1.2.6.6 The issuing entity shall be notified immediately of the loss,...
1.2.6.7 An electronic vehicle pass shall be immediately disabled following return,...
1.2.6.8 In order to prevent the misuse of vehicle passes, a...
1.2.6.9 Vehicles that are only used airside and have no permission...
1.3 SCREENING OF PERSONS OTHER THAN PASSENGERS AND ITEMS CARRIED
1.3.1 Screening of persons other than passengers and items carried
1.3.1.1 Persons other than passengers shall be screened by one of...
1.3.1.2 Points 4.1.1.3 – 4.1.1.6 and 4.1.1.10 – 4.1.1.11 shall apply...
1.3.1.3 Explosive detection dogs, ETD equipment and ETD equipment in combination...
1.3.1.4 Items carried by persons other than passengers shall be screened...
1.3.1.5 Points 4.1.2.4 – 4.1.2.7 and 4.1.2.11 shall apply to the...
1.3.1.6 Explosive detection dogs and ETD equipment may only be used...
1.3.1.7 Where persons other than passengers and items carried have to...
1.3.1.8 Animals used for operational needs and handled by a person...
1.3.1.9 The screening of persons other than passengers and items carried...
1.6.1 Persons other than passengers shall not be permitted to carry...
1.6.2 An exemption to point 1.6.1 may be granted on condition...
1.6.3 In order to allow reconciliation of the person authorised to...
1.6.4 Reconciliation shall be performed before the person is allowed to...
1.6.5 Articles as listed in Attachment 1-A may be stored in...
3.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, an air carrier shall ensure the implementation...
3.0.2 Third countries where the security standards applied are recognised as...
3.0.3 An aircraft need not be subjected to an aircraft security...
3.0.4 An air carrier shall, upon request, be notified by the...
3.0.6 The list of prohibited articles for aircraft security searches of...
3.0.7 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘aircraft service panels and...
3.0.8 References to third countries in this Chapter and in Commission...
3.1.1 When to perform an aircraft security search
3.1.1.1 An aircraft shall at all times be subjected to an...
3.1.1.2 An aircraft security search shall consist of an examination of...
3.1.1.3 An aircraft arriving into a critical part from any airport...
3.1.1.4 An aircraft arriving from a Member State where it was...
3.1.1.5 When to perform an aircraft security search shall also be...
3.2.2 Additional protection of aircraft with closed external doors in a...
3.2.2.1 Where external doors are closed and the aircraft is in...
3.2.2.2 Where access aids are removed for doors that are not...
3.2.2.3 Where external doors are locked, only persons with an operational...
3.2.2.4 Where external doors are monitored, the monitoring shall ensure that...
3.2.2.5 The protection of aircraft with closed external doors in a...
4. PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGE
4.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or...
4.0.2 Third countries where the security standards applied are recognised as...
4.0.3 Passengers and their cabin baggage arriving from a Member State...
4.0.5 References to third countries in this Chapter and where applicable...
4.0.6 Passengers and their cabin baggage arriving from a Union airport...
4.1 SCREENING OF PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGE
4.1.1.1 Before screening, coats and jackets shall be taken off and...
4.1.1.2 Passengers shall be screened by at least one of the...
4.1.1.3 When a hand search is performed it shall be carried...
4.1.1.4 When WTMD equipment alarms, the cause of the alarm shall...
4.1.1.5 Hand-held metal detection (HHMD) equipment may only be used as...
4.1.1.6 Where a live animal is permitted to be carried in...
4.1.1.7 The appropriate authority may create categories of passengers that, for...
4.1.1.8 The screening of passengers shall also be subject to the...
4.1.1.9 Explosive detection dogs, ETD equipment, SMD equipment and SED equipment...
4.1.1.10 When a security scanner with a human reviewer, as defined...
4.1.1.11 Explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment in combination with hand held...
4.1.2 Screening of cabin baggage
4.1.2.1 Before screening, portable computers and other large electrical items shall...
4.1.2.2 The appropriate entity at all airports shall screen, upon entry...
4.1.2.3 Cabin baggage shall be screened by at least one of...
4.1.2.4 A hand search of cabin baggage shall consist of a...
4.1.2.5 Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, each image shall...
4.1.2.6 Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, all alarms shall...
4.1.2.7 Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, any item whose...
4.1.2.8 Any bag that is found to contain a large electrical...
4.1.2.9 Explosive detection dogs and explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment may...
4.1.2.10 The appropriate authority may create categories of cabin baggage that,...
4.1.2.11 Persons screening cabin baggage by x-ray or EDS equipment shall...
4.1.2.12 The screening of cabin baggage shall also be subject to...
5.0.1 Unless otherwise stated, the authority, airport operator, air carrier or...
5.0.2 Third countries where the security standards applied are recognised as...
5.0.3 Hold baggage arriving from a Member State where the aircraft...
5.0.4 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘secured baggage’ means screened...
5.0.5 References to third countries in this Chapter and where applicable...
5.0.6 Hold baggage arriving from a Union airport where the relevant...
5.1.1 The following methods, either individually or in combination, shall be...
5.1.2 A hand search shall consist of a thorough manual check...
5.1.3 Where x-ray or EDS equipment is used, any item whose...
5.1.4 Screening by explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment shall consist of...
5.1.5 The appropriate authority may create categories of hold baggage that,...
5.1.6 The screening of hold baggage shall also be subject to...
5.1.7 Persons screening hold baggage by x-ray or EDS equipment shall...
6.2.2 Provisions for exemptions from screening are laid down in Commission...
6.3.1 Approval of regulated agents
6.3.1.1 Regulated agents shall be approved by the appropriate authority.
6.3.1.2 The following procedure shall apply for the approval of regulated...
6.3.1.3 A regulated agent shall designate at least one person at...
6.3.1.4 A regulated agent shall be re-validated at regular intervals not...
6.3.1.5 If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that the...
6.3.1.6 Without prejudice to the right of each Member State to...
6.3.1.7 The requirements of point 6.3.1, other than 6.3.1.2(d), shall not...
6.3.1.8 The appropriate authority shall make available to the customs authority...
6.3.2 Security controls to be applied by a regulated agent
6.3.2.1 When accepting any consignments, a regulated agent shall establish whether...
6.3.2.2 The regulated agent or air carrier shall ask the person...
6.3.2.3 The regulated agent shall ensure that consignments to which not...
6.3.2.4 After the security controls referred to in points from 6.3.2.1...
6.3.2.5 After the security controls referred to in points 6.3.2.1 to...
6.3.2.6 The documentation referred to in point 6.3.2.5 shall be available...
6.3.2.7 In the case of consolidations, the requirements of points 6.3.2.5...
6.3.2.8 When accepting consignments to which not all required security controls...
6.3.2.9 A regulated agent shall ensure that all staff implementing security...
6.4.1 Approval of known consignors
6.4.1.1 Known consignors shall be approved by the appropriate authority.
6.4.1.2 The following procedure shall apply for the approval of known...
6.4.1.3 A known consignor shall designate at least one person at...
6.4.1.4 A known consignor shall be re-validated at regular intervals not...
6.4.1.5 If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that the...
6.4.1.6 Without prejudice to the right of each Member State to...
6.4.1.7 The appropriate authority shall make available to the customs authority...
6.7 Provisions for high risk cargo and mail are laid down...
6.8 SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CARGO AND MAIL BEING CARRIED INTO THE...
6.8.1 Designation of air carriers
6.8.1.1 Any air carrier carrying cargo or mail from an airport...
6.8.1.2 The designation of an air carrier as UK-ACC3 in respect...
6.8.1.3 The appropriate authority shall allocate to the designated UK-ACC3 a...
6.8.1.4 The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate...
6.8.1.5 A UK-ACC3 listed on the database on supply chain security...
6.8.1.7 During the period from 1 April to 31 December 2020,...
6.8.1.8 Where applicable, the appropriate authority may agree with the relevant...
6.8.1.9 Within the temporary designation period referred to in point 6.8.1.7,...
6.8.2 EU aviation security validation for ACC3
6.8.2.1 The EU aviation security validation in respect of an air...
6.8.2.2 The EU aviation security validation's verification of the implementation shall...
6.8.2.3 The appropriate authority may accept the EU aviation security validation...
6.8.2.4 The EU aviation security validation shall be recorded in a...
6.8.3 Security controls for cargo and mail arriving from another country...
6.8.3.1 The UK-ACC3 shall ensure that all cargo and mail carried...
6.8.3.2 Cargo and mail carried into the United Kingdom shall be...
6.8.3.4 When tendering consignments to which it has applied the required...
6.8.3.5 When accepting any consignments, an UK-ACC3 or RA3 shall establish...
6.8.3.6 After the security controls referred to in points 6.8.3.1 to...
6.8.3.7 In the absence of a third country regulated agent referred...
6.8.3.8 Transit or transfer consignments arriving from a third country listed...
6.8.3.9 Transit or transfer consignments arriving from a third country not...
6.8.4 Designation of regulated agents and known consignors
6.8.4.1 Entities from another country being, or intending to be, part...
6.8.4.2 To obtain designation, the entity shall address the request to...
6.8.4.3 Before designation, the eligibility to obtain RA3 or KC3 status...
6.8.4.5 The appropriate authority shall allocate to the designated RA3 or...
6.8.4.6 The designation shall be valid from the date the appropriate...
6.8.4.8 Designations of RA3 and KC3 issued before 1 June 2017...
6.8.4.9 Upon request by the appropriate authority of their approval, EU...
6.8.4.11 During the period from 1 April to 31 December 2020,...
6.8.4.12 Entities referred to in point 6.8.4.8 whose RA3 or KC3...
6.8.5 Validation of regulated agents and known consignors
6.8.5.1 In order to be designated as EU aviation security validated...
6.8.5.2 Once the EU aviation security validation according to point (b)...
6.8.5.3 A compliance monitoring activity conducted by the appropriate authority of...
6.8.5.4 The ACC3 shall maintain a database giving at least the...
6.8.5.5 An air cargo or mail entity operating a network of...
6.8.5.6 If the EU aviation security validation of a site of...
6.8.5.7 Points 6.8.5.5 and 6.8.5.6 shall expire on 30 June 2018....
6.8.6 Non-compliance and discontinuation of UK-ACC3 , RA3 and KC3 designation...
List of persons and entities visited and interviewed
Name of entity Name of contact person Position of contact ...
ATTACHMENT 6-H1 DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS — EU AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATED ACC3
ATTACHMENT 6-H2 DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS — THIRD COUNTRY EU AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATED...
ATTACHMENT 6-H3 DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS — THIRD COUNTRY EU AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATED...
8.1.3 Approval of regulated suppliers
8.1.3.1 Regulated suppliers shall be approved by the appropriate authority.
8.1.3.2 The following procedure shall apply for the approval of regulated...
8.1.3.3 A regulated supplier shall be re-validated at regular intervals not...
8.1.3.4 If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that the...
8.1.3.5 Without prejudice to the right of each Member State to...
8.1.4 Designation of known suppliers
8.1.4.1 Any entity (‘the supplier’) that ensures the security controls as...
8.1.4.2 In order to be designated as a known supplier, the...
8.1.4.3 All known suppliers must be designated on the basis of...
8.1.4.4 The appropriate authority shall define in its national civil aviation...
8.1.4.5 The validation of the implementation of the security programme confirming...
8.1.4.6 The methods applied and procedures to be followed during and...
8.1.5 Security controls to be applied by an air carrier, a...
8.3 ADDITIONAL SECURITY PROVISIONS FOR IN-FLIGHT SUPPLIES OF LAGS AND STEBS...
9.1.3 Designation of known suppliers
9.1.3.1 Any entity (‘the supplier’) that ensures the security controls as...
9.1.3.2 In order to be designated as a known supplier, the...
9.1.3.3 All known suppliers must be designated on the basis of...
9.1.3.4 The appropriate authority shall define in its national civil aviation...
9.1.3.5 The validation of the implementation of the security programme confirming...
9.1.3.6 The methods applied and procedures to be followed during and...
9.1.4 Security controls to be applied by a known supplier or...
9.3 ADDITIONAL SECURITY PROVISIONS FOR SUPPLIES OF LAGS AND STEBS
11. STAFF RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING
11.0.1 The authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity deploying persons...
11.0.2 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘certification’ means a formal...
11.0.3 For the purposes of this Chapter, a ‘state of residence’...
11.0.4 For the purposes of this Chapter, ‘competency’ means being able...
11.0.5 Competencies acquired by persons prior to recruitment may be taken...
11.0.6 Where relevant competencies required by this Regulation that are not...
11.0.7 Where a person has received training and acquired competencies listed...
11.1.1 Persons being recruited to implement, or to be responsible for...
11.1.2 Persons being recruited to implement, or to be responsible for...
11.1.3 In accordance with the applicable rules of ... national law,...
11.1.4 In accordance with the applicable rules of ... national law,...
11.1.5 Background or pre-employment checks shall be completed before the person...
11.1.6 The recruitment process for all persons being recruited under points...
11.1.7 Persons being recruited to implement security controls shall have the...
11.1.8 Recruitment records, including results of any assessment tests, shall be...
11.2.1 General training obligations
11.2.1.1 Persons shall have successfully completed relevant training before being authorised...
11.2.1.2 Training of persons performing tasks as listed in points 11.2.3.1...
11.2.1.3 The content of courses shall be specified or approved by...
11.2.1.4 Training records shall be kept for all persons trained for...
11.2.3 Job specific training for persons implementing security controls
11.2.3.1 Job specific training of persons implementing screening of persons, cabin...
11.2.3.2 Training of persons implementing screening of cargo and mail shall...
11.2.3.3 Training of persons implementing screening of air carrier mail and...
11.2.3.4 Specific training of persons performing vehicle examinations shall result in...
11.2.3.5 Specific training of persons implementing access control at an airport...
11.2.3.6 Training of persons implementing aircraft security searches shall result in...
11.2.3.7 Training of persons implementing aircraft protection shall result in all...
11.2.3.8 Training of persons implementing baggage reconciliation shall result in all...
11.2.3.9 Training of persons implementing security controls for cargo and mail...
11.2.3.10 Training of persons implementing security controls for air carrier mail...
11.2.4 Specific training for persons directly supervising persons implementing security controls...
11.2.5 Specific training for persons with general responsibility at national or...
11.2.6 Training of persons other than passengers requiring unescorted access to...
11.2.7 Training of persons requiring general security awareness
11.3 CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL
11.3.1 Persons performing tasks as listed in points 11.2.3.1 to 11.2.3.5...
11.3.2 Persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall, as part of...
11.3.3 The recertification or re-approval process for persons operating x-ray or...
11.3.4 Failure to undertake or successfully complete recertification or reapproval within...
11.3.5 Certification or approval records shall be kept for all persons...
11.5 QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS
11.5.1 Instructors shall at least fulfil all of the following requirements:...
11.5.2 Instructors shall receive regular training or information on developments in...
11.5.3 The appropriate authority shall maintain or have access to lists...
11.5.4 If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that training...
11.5.5 Any competencies acquired by an instructor in order to meet...
11.6 ... AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATION
11.6.1 ... Aviation security validation is a standardised, documented, impartial and...
11.6.3 Approval requirements for ... aviation security validators
11.6.3.1 The appropriate authority shall approve ... aviation security validators based...
11.6.3.2 Where relevant, the approval shall take account of accreditation certificates...
11.6.3.3 An ... aviation security validator may be any individual or...
11.6.3.4 The national accreditation body established pursuant to Regulation (EC) No...
11.6.3.5 Every individual performing ... aviation security validation shall have appropriate...
11.6.3.6 The appropriate authority shall either itself provide training for EU...
11.6.3.7 Member States may limit the approval of an EU aviation...
11.6.3.8 The approval of an ... aviation security validator shall expire...
11.6.4 Recognition and discontinuation of ... aviation security validators
11.6.4.1 An ... aviation security validator shall not be considered as...
11.6.4.2 Approved EU aviation security validators shall be recognised by all...
11.6.4.3 When the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that an...
11.6.4.5 The Commission may recognise validation activities undertaken by authorities or...
11.6.5 ... Aviation security validation report (‘the validation report’)
11.6.5.1 A validation report, where required, shall record the ... aviation...
11.6.5.2 The ... aviation security validator shall establish the level of...
11.6.5.3 A declaration of commitment shall state the validated entity's commitment...
11.6.5.4 The validated entity may declare its agreement or disagreement to...
11.6.5.5 Page numbering, date of the ... aviation security validation and...
11.6.5.6 By default the report shall be in English and delivered...
ATTACHMENT 11-A INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION — ... AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATOR
12.1 WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTION (WTMD) EQUIPMENT
12.1.1.1 Walk-through metal detection equipment (WTMD) shall be able to detect...
12.1.1.2 The detection by WTMD shall be independent of the position...
12.1.1.4 WTMD shall have a visual indicator to show that the...
12.1.1.5 The means for adjusting the detection settings of WTMD shall...
12.1.1.6 WTMD shall give both a visual alarm and an audible...
12.1.1.7 The visual alarm shall give an indication of the strength...
12.1.4 Additional requirements for WTMD used in combination with shoe metal...
12.2 HAND-HELD METAL DETECTION (HHMD) EQUIPMENT
12.2.1 Hand-held metal detection equipment (HHMD) shall be able to detect...
12.2.2 The means for adjusting the sensitivity settings of HHMD shall...
12.2.3 HHMD shall give an audible alarm when it detects metallic...
12.2.4 The performance of HHMD shall not be affected by sources...
12.2.5 HHMD shall have a visual indicator to show that the...
12.4 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) EQUIPMENT
12.4.2.1 All EDS installed before 1 September 2014 shall at least...
12.4.2.3 The appropriate authority may permit standard 2 EDS installed between...
12.4.2.4 The appropriate authority shall inform the Commission when it permits...
12.4.2.5 All EDS installed as from 1 September 2014 shall meet...
12.4.2.6 All EDS shall meet standard 3 as from 1 September...
12.4.2.7 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage shall meet...
12.4.2.8 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable...
12.4.2.9 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable...
12.5 THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION (TIP)
12.5.1.1 Threat image projection (TIP) shall be able to project combined...
12.5.1.2 TIP shall not impair the performance and normal functioning of...
12.5.1.3 The means for managing TIP shall be protected and accessible...
12.5.1.4 There shall be a TIP administrator responsible for the configuration...
12.5.1.5 The appropriate authority shall regularly monitor the correct implementation of...
12.7 EQUIPMENT FOR SCREENING LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS (LAGs)
12.8 METHODS OF SCREENING USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES
12.8.1 The Secretary of State may allow a method of screening...
12.8.2 Before its planned introduction the Member State concerned shall inform...
12.8.3 If the Commission gives the Member State a positive reply,...
12.8.4 The maximum evaluation period for each method of screening using...
12.8.5 At intervals of no more than six months during the...
12.8.7 No evaluation period may be longer than thirty months.
12.9.1.1 An explosive detection dog (EDD) shall be able to detect...
12.9.1.2 The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or...
12.9.1.4 An EDD and its handler can be used for screening...
12.9.1.5 An EDD and its handler shall be subject to initial...
12.9.1.6 In order to be approved, an EDD team, consisting of...
12.9.1.8 After approval by the appropriate authority, an EDD team may...
12.9.2.1 The performance requirements for an EDD are laid down in...
12.9.2.2 An EDD team used for the screening of persons, cabin...
12.9.2.3 An EDD team used for the screening of hold baggage,...
12.9.2.4 An EDD team approved to detect explosive materials using the...
12.9.2.5 An EDD used for the detection of explosive materials shall...
12.9.2.6 When performing explosive detection duties, an EDD shall always be...
12.9.2.7 An EDD approved for free running method shall only have...
12.9.2.8 An EDD approved for remote explosive scent tracing method shall...
12.9.3.1 The training of an EDD team shall include theoretical, practical...
12.9.3.2 The content of training courses shall be specified or approved...
12.9.3.3 The training shall be conducted by or on behalf of...
12.9.3.4 Dogs to be trained for explosive detection shall be single...
12.9.3.5 During training, training aids representing explosive materials shall be used....
12.9.3.6 Training shall be provided to any persons handling the training...
12.9.4.1 The approval procedure shall ensure that all of the following...
12.9.4.2 The approval procedure shall simulate each of the work areas...
12.9.4.3 The EDD team shall have successfully completed training in each...
12.9.4.4 The approval procedures shall be carried out in accordance with...
12.9.4.5 The validity of each approval period shall not be longer...
12.12.1.1 Shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment shall be able to detect...
12.12.1.2 Shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment shall be able to detect...
12.12.1.3 The detection by SMD and SED shall be independent of...
12.12.1.5 SMD and SED shall have a visual indicator to show...
12.12.1.6 The means for adjusting the detection settings of SMD and...
12.13 AUTO CLEAR SOFTWARE (ACS)
12.13.1.1 Auto clear software (ACS) shall be able to assess all...
12.13.1.2 ACS shall display to a screener those images that contain...
12.13.1.3 ACS shall not impair the performance and normal functioning of...
12.13.1.4 When ACS is running, a visual indication shall be given...
12.13.1.5 When used on EDS equipment ACS shall not prevent an...
12.13.1.6 ACS shall not clear CTI and the radioscopic images produced...
12.13.1.7 The means for managing the ACS shall be protected and...