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

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[F1ANNEX U.K. List of persons and entities visited and interviewed

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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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F2ATTACHMENT 6–DU.K.

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ATTACHMENT 6-EU.K.

HAULIER DECLARATIONU.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1) 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 F3...], I confirm that the following security procedures will be adhered to:

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  • 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 [F4or 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 [F4or 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.

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I accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Name:

Position in company:

Name and address of the company:

Date:

Signature:

ATTACHMENT 6-F F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F6ATTACHMENT 6-GU.K.

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F7ATTACHMENT 6-H1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F8ATTACHMENT 6-H2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F9ATTACHMENT 6-H3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F10ATTACHMENT 6-IU.K.

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F11ATTACHMENT 6-JU.K.

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7.AIR CARRIER MAIL AND AIR CARRIER MATERIALSU.K.

7.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.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.

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

7.1.1Before 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.
F127.1.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F137.1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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7.2AIR CARRIER MATERIALS USED FOR PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE PROCESSINGU.K.

7.2.1Air 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.

7.2.2Discarded 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.
7.2.3Departure 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 SUPPLIESU.K.

8.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

8.0.1Unless 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.
8.0.2For 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.

[F14In 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.

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

8.0.3Supplies 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.
8.0.4The 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.

8.1SECURITY CONTROLSU.K.

8.1.1Security controls — general provisionsU.K.
8.1.1.1In-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.

8.1.1.2Where 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.
F158.1.1.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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8.1.2ScreeningU.K.
8.1.2.1When 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.
F168.1.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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8.1.2.3The 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.

8.1.3Approval of regulated suppliersU.K.
8.1.3.1Regulated suppliers shall be approved by the appropriate authority.U.K.

The approval as a regulated supplier shall be site specific.

Any entity that ensures the security controls as referred to in point 8.1.5 and delivers in-flight supplies directly to aircraft shall be approved as a regulated supplier. This shall not apply to an air carrier that applies these security controls itself and delivers supplies only to its own aircraft.

8.1.3.2The following procedure shall apply for the approval of regulated suppliers:U.K.
(a)

the entity shall seek approval from the appropriate authority F17... in order to be granted the status of regulated supplier.

The applicant shall submit a security programme to the appropriate authority concerned. The programme shall describe the methods and procedures which are to be followed by the supplier in order to comply with the requirements of point 8.1.5. The programme shall also describe how compliance with these methods and procedures is to be monitored by the supplier itself.

The applicant shall also submit the ‘Declaration of commitments — regulated supplier of in-flight supplies’ as contained in Attachment 8-A. This declaration shall be signed by the legal representative or by the person responsible for security.

The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned;

(b)

the appropriate authority, or an F18... aviation security validator acting on its behalf, shall examine the security programme and then make an on-site verification of the sites specified in order to assess whether the applicant complies with the requirements of point 8.1.5;

(c)

[F1if the appropriate authority is satisfied with the information provided in accordance with points (a) and (b), it shall ensure that the necessary details of the regulated supplier are entered into the F19... database on supply chain security not later than the next working day. When making the database entry the appropriate authority shall give each approved site a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format. If the appropriate authority is not satisfied, the reasons shall promptly be notified to the entity seeking approval as a regulated supplier;]

(d)

[F20a regulated supplier shall not be considered as approved until its details are listed in the F21... database on supply chain security.]

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8.1.3.3A regulated supplier shall be re-validated at regular intervals not exceeding 5 years. This shall include an on-site verification in order to assess whether the regulated supplier still complies with the requirements of point 8.1.5.U.K.

An inspection at the premises of the regulated supplier by the appropriate authority in accordance with its national quality control programme may be considered as an on-site verification, provided that it covers all the requirements of point 8.1.5.

8.1.3.4If the appropriate authority is no longer satisfied that the regulated supplier complies with the requirements of point 8.1.5, it shall withdraw the status of regulated supplier for the specified sites.U.K.
F228.1.3.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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8.1.4Designation of known suppliersU.K.
8.1.4.1Any 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.
8.1.4.2In 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.

8.1.4.3All 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.

8.1.4.4The 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 F23... aviation security validator, or a person acting on behalf of the designating entity appointed and trained for that purpose.U.K.

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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.

8.1.4.5The 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.

8.1.4.6The 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.
8.1.4.7The 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.

8.1.5Security controls to be applied by an air carrier, a regulated supplier and a known supplierU.K.
8.1.5.1An 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.

8.1.5.2If 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.
F248.1.5.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F258.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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

8.3.1In-flight supplies of STEBs shall be delivered in tamper-evident packaging to an airside area or to a security restricted area.U.K.
8.3.2After 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.
F268.3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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ATTACHMENT 8-AU.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTSU.K.
REGULATED SUPPLIER OF IN-FLIGHT SUPPLIESU.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2) and its implementing acts,

I declare that,

  • to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the company's security programme is true and accurate,

  • the practices and procedures set out in this security programme will be implemented and maintained at all sites covered by the programme,

  • this security programme will be adjusted and adapted to comply with all future relevant changes to [F27United Kingdom] legislation, unless [name of company] informs [name of appropriate authority] that it no longer wishes to deliver in-flight supplies directly to aircraft (and thus no longer wishes to trade as a regulated supplier),

  • [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] in writing of:

    (a)

    minor changes to its security programme, such as company name, person responsible for security or contact details, promptly but at least within 10 working days; and

    (b)

    major planned changes, such as new screening procedures, major building works which might affect its compliance with relevant [F27United Kingdom] legislation or change of site/address, at least 15 working days prior to their commencement/the planned change,

  • in order to ensure compliance with relevant [F27United Kingdom] legislation, [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 [name of appropriate authority] 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 under the company's security programme; and

  • [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] if:

    (a)

    it ceases trading;

    (b)

    it no longer delivers in-flight supplies directly to aircraft; or

    (c)

    it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant [F27United Kingdom] legislation.

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I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Name:

Position in company:

Date:

Signature:

ATTACHMENT 8-BU.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTSU.K.
KNOWN SUPPLIER OF IN-FLIGHT SUPPLIESU.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(3) 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 [F28United Kingdom] legislation.

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I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Legal representative

Name:

Date:

Signature:

9.AIRPORT SUPPLIESU.K.

9.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

9.0.1Unless 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.
9.0.2For 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)

[F29‘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.]

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9.0.3Supplies 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.
9.0.4The 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.

9.1SECURITY CONTROLSU.K.

9.1.1Security controls — general provisionsU.K.
9.1.1.1Airport 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.

9.1.1.2Airport supplies which originate in the security restricted area may be exempted from these security controls.U.K.
9.1.1.3Where 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.
9.1.2ScreeningU.K.
9.1.2.1When 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.
F309.1.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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9.1.2.3The 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.

9.1.3Designation of known suppliersU.K.
9.1.3.1Any 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.
9.1.3.2In 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.

9.1.3.3All 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.

9.1.3.4The 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 F31... aviation security validator, or a person acting on behalf of the airport operator appointed and trained for that purpose.U.K.

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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.

9.1.3.5The 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.

9.1.3.6The 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.
9.1.3.7The 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.

9.1.4Security controls to be applied by a known supplier or airport operatorU.K.
9.1.4.1A 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.

9.1.4.2If 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.

F329.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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9.3ADDITIONAL SECURITY PROVISIONS FOR SUPPLIES OF LAGS AND STEBSU.K.

9.3.1Supplies 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.
9.3.2After 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.
F339.3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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ATTACHMENT 9-AU.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTSU.K.
KNOWN SUPPLIER OF AIRPORT SUPPLIESU.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(4) 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 TRAININGU.K.

11.0GENERAL PROVISIONSU.K.

11.0.1The 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.
11.0.2For 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.
11.0.3For 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.
11.0.4For the purposes of this Chapter, ‘competency’ means being able to demonstrate suitable knowledge and skills.U.K.
11.0.5Competencies acquired by persons prior to recruitment may be taken into consideration when assessing any training needs under this Chapter.U.K.
11.0.6Where 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.
11.0.7Where 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.

11.1RECRUITMENTU.K.

11.1.1Persons 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.
[F3411.1.2Persons 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.]

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11.1.3In accordance with the applicable rules of F35... national law, a background check shall at least:U.K.

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(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.

11.1.4In accordance with the applicable rules of F36... national law, a pre-employment check shall:U.K.

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(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.

11.1.5F37... Background checks shall be repeated at regular intervals not exceeding five years.U.K.

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F37Words 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)

11.1.6The 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.
11.1.7Persons 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.

11.1.8Recruitment 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.

11.2TRAININGU.K.

11.2.1General training obligationsU.K.
11.2.1.1Persons shall have successfully completed relevant training before being authorised to implement security controls unsupervised.U.K.
11.2.1.2Training 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.
11.2.1.3The 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.

11.2.1.4Training records shall be kept for all persons trained for at least the duration of their contract.U.K.
11.2.2Basic trainingU.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)

[F1knowledge 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.

11.2.3Job specific training for persons implementing security controlsU.K.
11.2.3.1Job 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.

11.2.3.2Training 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.

11.2.3.3Training 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.

11.2.3.4Specific 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.

11.2.3.5Specific 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.

11.2.3.6Training 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.

11.2.3.7Training 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.

11.2.3.8Training 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.

[F20In 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.]

11.2.3.9Training 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.

[F20In 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.]

11.2.3.10Training 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.

[F20In 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.]

11.2.4Specific 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.

11.2.5Specific 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 F38... and international quality control;

(c)

ability to motivate others;

(d)

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

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11.2.6Training of persons other than passengers requiring unescorted access to security restricted areasU.K.
11.2.6.1Persons 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.

11.2.6.2Security 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.

11.2.6.3Each 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.
11.2.7Training of persons requiring general security awarenessU.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.

11.3CERTIFICATION OR APPROVALU.K.

11.3.1Persons 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)

[F39for 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.

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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.

[F3911.3.2Persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall, as part of the initial certification or approval process, pass a standardised image interpretation test.]U.K.
[F3911.3.3The 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.
11.3.4Failure 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.
11.3.5Certification or approval records shall be kept for all persons certified or approved, respectively, for at least the duration of their contract.U.K.

11.4RECURRENT TRAININGU.K.

11.4.1Persons 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.

F40...

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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.

[F3911.4.2Evaluation 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.]

11.4.3Persons 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.

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

11.5QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORSU.K.

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

the successful completion of a background check in accordance with [F41point 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.

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F41Words 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.

[F20Instructors shall be subject to recertification at least every 5 years.]

11.5.2Instructors shall receive regular training or information on developments in the relevant fields.U.K.
11.5.3The appropriate authority shall maintain or have access to lists of instructors operating in the [F42United Kingdom].U.K.

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11.5.4If 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.
F4311.5.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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11.6F44... AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATIONU.K.

11.6.1F45... 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.

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11.6.2F46... Aviation security validationU.K.

F46... 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 F46... 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)

F47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11.6.3Approval requirements for F48... aviation security validatorsU.K.
11.6.3.1[F49The appropriate authority] shall approve F50... aviation security validators based on conformity assessment capacity, which shall comprise:U.K.

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(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.

F5111.6.3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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11.6.3.3An F52... aviation security validator may be any individual or a legal entity.U.K.

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F5311.6.3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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11.6.3.5Every individual performing F54... aviation security validation shall have appropriate competence and background, and shall meet all of the following requirements:U.K.

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(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 F54... 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 F55... 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.

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11.6.3.6The 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.
F5611.6.3.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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11.6.3.8The approval of an F57... aviation security validator shall expire after a maximum period of five years.U.K.

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11.6.4Recognition and discontinuation of F58... aviation security validatorsU.K.
11.6.4.1An F59... aviation security validator shall not be considered as approved until its details are [F60recorded by the appropriate authority]. Every F59... aviation security validator shall be provided with proof of its status by or on behalf of the appropriate authority. F61...U.K.

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F6211.6.4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F111.6.4.3When [F63the appropriate authority] is no longer satisfied that an F64... 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 [F65its record].]U.K.

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11.6.4.4Industry associations and entities under their responsibility operating quality assurance programmes may be approved as F66... aviation security validators provided equivalent measures of those programmes ensure impartial and objective validation. F67...U.K.

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F6811.6.4.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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11.6.5F69... Aviation security validation report (‘the validation report’)U.K.
11.6.5.1[F70A validation report, where required,] shall record the F71... aviation security validation and contain at least:U.K.

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(a)

a completed checklist signed by the F71... 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 F71... aviation security validation.

11.6.5.2The F72... 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.

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11.6.5.3A declaration of commitment shall state the validated entity's commitment to continue operation under the successfully validated operation standards.U.K.
11.6.5.4The 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.
11.6.5.5Page numbering, date of the F73... aviation security validation and initialling by the validator and the validated entity on each page shall prove the validation report's integrity. [F74Manual initialling on each page may be replaced by an electronic signature of the entire document.]U.K.

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11.6.5.6By 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.

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F7511.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

F7611.7.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F1ATTACHMENT 11-A INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION — F77... 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 F77... 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 F77... 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 F77... checklist.

(g)

I confirm that I have applied a methodology that allows for separate F77... 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 F77... aviation security validation report.

Name of the validated entity:

Name of the F77... aviation security validator:

Date:

Signature:]

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12.SECURITY EQUIPMENTU.K.

[F7812.0. 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.

F79...

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

[F80In 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.]

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F79Words 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)

12.0.2. Approval of security equipment U.K.
12.0.2.1.

[F81Designated security equipment may only be installed if it has either been approved or exempted from approval by the appropriate authority.]

12.0.2.2.

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12.0.2.3.

F83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.0.2.4.

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

12.0.2.5.

F85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F8612.0.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F8712.0.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F88Annex 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))

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12.1WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTION (WTMD) EQUIPMENTU.K.

12.1.1General principlesU.K.
12.1.1.1Walk-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.
12.1.1.2The detection by WTMD shall be independent of the position and orientation of the metallic item.U.K.
12.1.1.3WTMD shall be firmly fixed to a solid base.U.K.
12.1.1.4WTMD shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation.U.K.
12.1.1.5The means for adjusting the detection settings of WTMD shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.U.K.
12.1.1.6WTMD 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.
12.1.1.7The visual alarm shall give an indication of the strength of signal detected by the WTMD.U.K.
F4012.1.1.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
12.1.2Standards for WTMDU.K.
12.1.2.1There shall be two standards for WTMD. F89...U.K.

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12.1.2.2All WTMD exclusively used for screening persons other than passengers shall meet at least standard 1.U.K.
12.1.2.3All WTMD used for screening of passengers shall meet standard 2.U.K.
12.1.3Additional requirements for WTMDU.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.

12.1.4Additional requirements for WTMD used in combination with shoe metal detection (SMD) equipmentU.K.
12.1.4.1All 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.
12.1.4.2All 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.

12.2HAND-HELD METAL DETECTION (HHMD) EQUIPMENTU.K.

12.2.1Hand-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.
12.2.2The means for adjusting the sensitivity settings of HHMD shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.U.K.
12.2.3HHMD shall give an audible alarm when it detects metallic items. The alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 1 metre.U.K.
12.2.4The performance of HHMD shall not be affected by sources of interference.U.K.
12.2.5HHMD shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation.U.K.

F9012.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.4EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) EQUIPMENTU.K.

12.4.1General principlesU.K.
12.4.1.1Explosive 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.
12.4.1.2The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or orientation of the explosive material.U.K.
12.4.1.3EDS 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.

12.4.2Standards for EDSU.K.
12.4.2.1All EDS installed before 1 September 2014 shall at least meet standard 2.U.K.
[F3412.4.2.2Standard 2 shall expire on 1 September 2021.]U.K.
12.4.2.3The 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.
F9112.4.2.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.4.2.5All EDS installed as from 1 September 2014 shall meet standard 3.U.K.
[F3412.4.2.6All EDS shall meet standard 3 as from 1 September 2021 at the latest, unless point 12.4.2.3 applies.]U.K.
12.4.2.7All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage shall meet at least standard C1.U.K.
12.4.2.8All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable computers and other large electrical items shall meet at least standard C2.U.K.
12.4.2.9All 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.
F9212.4.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.5THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION (TIP)U.K.

12.5.1General principlesU.K.
12.5.1.1Threat 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.

[F39Where 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.]

12.5.1.2TIP 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.

12.5.1.3The means for managing TIP shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.U.K.
12.5.1.4There shall be a TIP administrator responsible for the configuration management of the TIP system.U.K.
12.5.1.5The 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.
12.5.2Composition of TIPU.K.
12.5.2.1TIP 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.

12.5.2.2TIP 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.

12.5.2.3Access to equipment with TIP installed and deployed shall require that the screener uses a unique identifier.U.K.
12.5.2.4TIP 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.
F9312.5.2.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.6EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION (ETD) EQUIPMENTU.K.

12.6.1ETD 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. F94...

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12.6.2The standard for ETD equipment that uses particulate sampling shall apply to ETD equipment deployed from 1 September 2014.U.K.
[F3412.6.3The 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.

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

12.7.1General principlesU.K.
12.7.1.1LEDS 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.
[F112.7.1.2The 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.
12.7.1.3The 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.]

F9512.7.1.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.7.2Standards for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems (LEDS) equipmentU.K.
12.7.2.1There shall be three standards for LEDS equipment. F96...U.K.

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F9712.7.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F9512.7.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F9812.7.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.8[F99EVALUATING METHODS OF SCREENING]U.K.

12.8.1[F100The Secretary of State] may allow a method of screening [F101notwithstanding any limitations imposed by] this Regulation, provided that:U.K.

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F101Words 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 [F102that] 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.

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F102Word 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)

F10312.8.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F10312.8.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F10312.8.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F10312.8.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F10312.8.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F10312.8.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F99Annex point 12.8 heading substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(5)

12.9EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGSU.K.

12.9.1General PrinciplesU.K.
12.9.1.1An explosive detection dog (EDD) shall be able to detect and indicate specified and higher individual quantities of explosive material.U.K.
12.9.1.2The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or orientation of the explosive materials.U.K.
12.9.1.3An EDD shall give an alarm, in the form of a passive response, when it detects explosive materials F104....U.K.

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12.9.1.4An EDD and its handler can be used for screening if they both have been approved independently and in combination as a team.U.K.
12.9.1.5An 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.
12.9.1.6In order to be approved, an EDD team, consisting of an EDD and handler(s), shall have successfully passed a training course.U.K.
12.9.1.7An EDD team shall be approved by or on behalf of the appropriate authority F105....U.K.

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12.9.1.8After 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.
12.9.2Standards for EDDU.K.
F10612.9.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.9.2.2An 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.
12.9.2.3An 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.
12.9.2.4An 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.
[F112.9.2.5An 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.
12.9.2.6When performing explosive detection duties, an EDD shall always be accompanied by the handler who is approved to work with the EDD.U.K.
12.9.2.7An 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.
12.9.2.8An EDD approved for remote explosive scent tracing method shall be led by a maximum of two handlers per EDD.U.K.
12.9.3Training requirementsU.K.
General training obligationsU.K.
12.9.3.1The training of an EDD team shall include theoretical, practical and on-the-job training elements.U.K.
12.9.3.2The content of training courses shall be specified or approved by the appropriate authority.U.K.
12.9.3.3The training shall be conducted by or on behalf of the appropriate authority using instructors qualified according to point 11.5.U.K.
12.9.3.4Dogs to be trained for explosive detection shall be single purpose dogs.U.K.
12.9.3.5During training, training aids representing explosive materials shall be used.U.K.
12.9.3.6Training shall be provided to any persons handling the training aids so as to prevent contamination.U.K.
Initial training for EDD TeamsU.K.
12.9.3.7An EDD team shall be subject to initial training F107....U.K.

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12.9.3.8Initial training for EDD team shall include practical training in the intended work environment.U.K.
Recurrent training for EDD TeamsU.K.
12.9.3.9An EDD and the handler shall be subject to recurrent training requirements, both individually and in combination as a team.U.K.
12.9.3.10Recurrent training shall maintain the existing competencies as required by the initial training and those acquired in line with security developments.U.K.
12.9.3.11Recurrent 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.
F10812.9.3.12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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Training records for EDD TeamsU.K.
12.9.3.13The 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 TeamsU.K.
12.9.3.14When EDD is deployed in the screening duties, the EDD shall be subject to operational training F109....U.K.

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12.9.3.15Operational 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.
12.9.4Approval ProceduresU.K.
12.9.4.1The approval procedure shall ensure that all of the following competencies are measured:U.K.
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ability of the EDD to meet the detection performance F110...;

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ability of the EDD to give a passive indication on the presence of explosive materials;

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ability of the EDD and its handler(s) to work effectively as a team;

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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.

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12.9.4.2The approval procedure shall simulate each of the work areas in which the EDD team shall work.U.K.
12.9.4.3The EDD team shall have successfully completed training in each area for which the approval is sought.U.K.
F11112.9.4.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.9.4.5The validity of each approval period shall not be longer than 12 months.U.K.
12.9.5Quality ControlU.K.
12.9.5.1The EDD team shall be subject to quality control measures F112....U.K.

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F11312.9.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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F11412.10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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12.11SECURITY SCANNERSU.K.

12.11.1General principlesU.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:

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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;

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detection shall be independent of the position and orientation of the item;

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the system shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation;

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security scanners shall be positioned so as to ensure that their performance is not affected by sources of interference;

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the correct functioning of security scanners shall be tested on a daily basis;

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the security scanner shall be used in accordance with the concept of operations provided by the manufacturer.

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F11612.11.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F11612.11.2.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F11612.11.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F3912.12 SHOE SCANNER EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.12.1 General principles U.K.
12.12.1.1Shoe 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.
12.12.1.2Shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment shall be able to detect and indicate by means of an alarm at least specified explosives items.U.K.
12.12.1.3The detection by SMD and SED shall be independent of the position and orientation of the metallic or explosive items.U.K.
12.12.1.4SMD and SED shall be placed on a solid base.U.K.
12.12.1.5SMD and SED shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation.U.K.
12.12.1.6The means for adjusting the detection settings of SMD and SED shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.U.K.
12.12.1.7SMD 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.
12.12.1.8SED 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.
12.12.2.1There shall be two standards for SMD. F117...U.K.

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12.12.2.2All SMD exclusively used for screening persons other than passengers shall meet at least standard 1.U.K.
12.12.2.3All SMD used for screening of passengers shall meet standard 2.U.K.
12.12.2.4All 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.
12.12.3.1Detailed requirements on this standard are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.]U.K.

12.13AUTO CLEAR SOFTWARE (ACS)U.K.

12.13.1General principlesU.K.
12.13.1.1Auto 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.
12.13.1.2ACS shall display to a screener those images that contain possible threat items or are too complex for the software to analyse.U.K.
12.13.1.3ACS shall not impair the performance and normal functioning of x-ray and EDS equipment.U.K.
12.13.1.4When ACS is running, a visual indication shall be given to the screener.U.K.
12.13.1.5When used on EDS equipment ACS shall not prevent an alarm indication.U.K.
12.13.1.6ACS shall not clear CTI and the radioscopic images produced by x-ray or EDS equipment containing FTI projected by TIP.U.K.
12.13.1.7The means for managing the ACS shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons.U.K.
12.13.2Performance requirementsU.K.
F11812.13.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

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[F7412.14 EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTION (EVD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.14.1 Standards for EVD U.K.
12.14.1.1All EVD equipment used for the screening of hold baggage or cargo shall meet at least standard 1.U.K.
12.14.1.2All EVD equipment used for the screening of persons or cabin baggage shall meet at least standard 3.U.K.
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(1)

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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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