Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998Show full title

12. SECURITY EQUIPMENT U.K.

[F1 12.0. GENERAL PROVISION AND APPROVAL OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.0.1. General provision U.K.

12.0.1.1.

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

F2 ...

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

[F3 In this Chapter:

(a)

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

(b)

‘LEDS equipment’ means Liquid Explosive Detection System equipment.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Annex point 12.0.1.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2) (as substituted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F3 Annex point 12.0.1.6 inserted (31.1.2023) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(8)

12.0.2. Approval of security equipment U.K.

12.0.2.1.

[F4 Designated security equipment may only be installed if it has either been approved or exempted from approval by the appropriate authority.]

12.0.2.2.

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12.0.2.3.

F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.0.2.4.

F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.0.2.5.

F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4 Annex point 12.0.2.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2A) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F5 Annex point 12.0.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F6 Annex point 12.0.2.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 Annex point 12.0.2.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F8 Annex point 12.0.2.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F9 12.0.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F9 Annex point 12.0.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 12.0.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F10 Annex point 12.0.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F11 12.0.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F11 Annex point 12.0.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(2B) (as inserted by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(c))

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/111 of 13 January 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards the approval of civil aviation security equipment as well as third countries recognised as applying security standards equivalent to the common basic standards on civil aviation security.

12.1 WALK-THROUGH METAL DETECTION (WTMD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.1.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

12.1.1.3 WTMD shall be firmly fixed to a solid base. U.K.

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

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

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

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

F12 12.1.1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

12.1.2 Standards for WTMD U.K.

12.1.2.1 There shall be two standards for WTMD. F13 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F13 Words in Annex point 12.1.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

12.1.3 Additional requirements for WTMD U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

count the number of alarms; and

(d)

calculate the number of alarms as a percentage of the number of screened persons.

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

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

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

12.2 HAND-HELD METAL DETECTION (HHMD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

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

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

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

12.2.4 The performance of HHMD shall not be affected by sources of interference. U.K.

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

F14 12.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Annex point 12.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.4 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION SYSTEMS (EDS) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.4.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

• when it detects explosive material, and

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

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

12.4.2 Standards for EDS U.K.

12.4.2.1 All EDS installed before 1 September 2014 shall at least meet standard 2. U.K.

[F15 12.4.2.2 Standard 2 shall expire on 1 September 2021.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F15 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/910 of 30 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015/1998, (EU) 2019/103 and (EU) 2019/1583 as regards the re-designation of airlines, operators and entities providing security controls for cargo and mail arriving from third countries, as well as the postponement of certain regulatory requirements in the area of cybersecurity, background check, explosive detection systems equipment standards, and explosive trace detection equipment, because of the COVID-19 pandemic (Text with EEA relevance).

12.4.2.3 The appropriate authority may permit standard 2 EDS installed between 1 January 2011 and 1 September 2014 to continue to be used until 1 September 2022 at the latest. U.K.

F16 12.4.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16 Annex point 12.4.2.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.4.2.5 All EDS installed as from 1 September 2014 shall meet standard 3. U.K.

[F15 12.4.2.6 All EDS shall meet standard 3 as from 1 September 2021 at the latest, unless point 12.4.2.3 applies.] U.K.

12.4.2.7 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage shall meet at least standard C1. U.K.

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

12.4.2.9 All EDS equipment designed to screen cabin baggage containing portable computers and other large electrical items and LAGS shall meet at least standard C3. U.K.

F17 12.4.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F17 Annex point 12.4.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.5 THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION (TIP) U.K.

12.5.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

Where CTI are used:

(a)

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

(b)

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

[F18 Where CTI TIP is deployed with EDS equipment used exclusively for hold baggage screening, the requirement in point (b) shall only apply as of 1 September 2020.]

Textual Amendments

F18 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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

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

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

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

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

12.5.2 Composition of TIP U.K.

12.5.2.1 TIP shall comprise of at least: U.K.

(a)

a library of CTI or FTI; and

(b)

a means for presenting messages and for messages to be cleared; and

(c)

a means for recording and presenting the results of the responses of individual screeners.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

where the screener responded and no CTI or FTI was projected;

(d)

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

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

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

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

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

F19 12.5.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F19 Annex point 12.5.2.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.6 EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTION (ETD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

There shall be standards for ETD set for particulate and vapour sampling. F20 ...

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in Annex point 12.6.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

[F15 12.6.3 The appropriate authority may permit ETD equipment not certified to comply with attachment 12-L that was deployed before 1 July 2014 and uses particulate sampling to continue to be used until 1 July 2021 at the latest.] U.K.

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

12.7.1 General principles U.K.

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

[F21 12.7.1.2 The equipment shall be used in a manner that ensures that the container is positioned and orientated so as to ensure that the detection capabilities are utilised in full. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F21 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

12.7.1.3 The equipment shall give an alarm in each of the following circumstances: U.K.

(a)

when it detects threat material;

(b)

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

(c)

when it cannot assess whether the LAG is benign or not;

(d)

when the contents of the screened bag are too dense to be analysed.]

F22 12.7.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F22 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

12.7.2 Standards for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems (LEDS) equipment U.K.

12.7.2.1 There shall be three standards for LEDS equipment. F23 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F23 Words in Annex point 12.7.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F24 12.7.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F24 Annex point 12.7.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F22 12.7.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F25 12.7.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F25 Annex point 12.7.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.8 [F26 EVALUATING METHODS OF SCREENING] U.K.

12.8.1 [F27 The Secretary of State] may allow a method of screening [F28 notwithstanding any limitations imposed by] this Regulation, provided that: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F27 Words in Annex point 12.8.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F28 Words in Annex point 12.8.1 substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(6)(a)

(a)

it is being used for the purpose of evaluating [F29 that] method of screening; and

(b)

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

(c)

appropriate information that a trial is being conducted shall be given to those affected, including passengers.

Textual Amendments

F29 Word in Annex point 12.8.1(a) substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(6)(b)

F30 12.8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F30 Annex points 12.8.2-12.8.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(9); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F30 12.8.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F30 12.8.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F30 12.8.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F30 12.8.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F30 12.8.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F26 Annex point 12.8 heading substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(5)

12.9 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS U.K.

12.9.1 General Principles U.K.

12.9.1.1 An explosive detection dog (EDD) shall be able to detect and indicate specified and higher individual quantities of explosive material. U.K.

12.9.1.2 The detection shall be independent of the shape, position or orientation of the explosive materials. U.K.

12.9.1.3 An EDD shall give an alarm, in the form of a passive response, when it detects explosive materials F31 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F31 Words in Annex point 12.9.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.1.4 An EDD and its handler can be used for screening if they both have been approved independently and in combination as a team. U.K.

12.9.1.5 An EDD and its handler shall be subject to initial and recurrent training to ensure that required competencies are learned and maintained and, where appropriate, new competencies are learned. U.K.

12.9.1.6 In order to be approved, an EDD team, consisting of an EDD and handler(s), shall have successfully passed a training course. U.K.

12.9.1.7 An EDD team shall be approved by or on behalf of the appropriate authority F32 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F32 Words in Annex point 12.9.1.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.1.8 After approval by the appropriate authority, an EDD team may be used for security screening by use of free running or remote explosive scent tracing method. U.K.

12.9.2 Standards for EDD U.K.

F33 12.9.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F33 Annex point 12.9.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.2.2 An EDD team used for the screening of persons, cabin baggage, items carried by persons other than passengers, vehicles, aircraft, in-flight supplies and airport supplies, and security restricted areas of an airport shall meet detection standard 1. U.K.

12.9.2.3 An EDD team used for the screening of hold baggage, air carrier mail, air carrier materials, cargo and mail shall meet detection standard 2. U.K.

12.9.2.4 An EDD team approved to detect explosive materials using the remote explosive scent tracing method may only be used in screening of cargo, but no other areas included in standard 2. U.K.

[F21 12.9.2.5 An EDD used for the detection of explosive materials shall be fitted with appropriate means to allow for the unique identification of the EDD.] U.K.

12.9.2.6 When performing explosive detection duties, an EDD shall always be accompanied by the handler who is approved to work with the EDD. U.K.

12.9.2.7 An EDD approved for free running method shall only have one handler. One handler may be approved for leading a maximum of two EDDs. U.K.

12.9.2.8 An EDD approved for remote explosive scent tracing method shall be led by a maximum of two handlers per EDD. U.K.

12.9.3 Training requirements U.K.

General training obligations U.K.

12.9.3.1 The training of an EDD team shall include theoretical, practical and on-the-job training elements. U.K.

12.9.3.2 The content of training courses shall be specified or approved by the appropriate authority. U.K.

12.9.3.3 The training shall be conducted by or on behalf of the appropriate authority using instructors qualified according to point 11.5. U.K.

12.9.3.4 Dogs to be trained for explosive detection shall be single purpose dogs. U.K.

12.9.3.5 During training, training aids representing explosive materials shall be used. U.K.

12.9.3.6 Training shall be provided to any persons handling the training aids so as to prevent contamination. U.K.

Initial training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.7 An EDD team shall be subject to initial training F34 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F34 Words in Annex point 12.9.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.3.8 Initial training for EDD team shall include practical training in the intended work environment. U.K.

Recurrent training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.9 An EDD and the handler shall be subject to recurrent training requirements, both individually and in combination as a team. U.K.

12.9.3.10 Recurrent training shall maintain the existing competencies as required by the initial training and those acquired in line with security developments. U.K.

12.9.3.11 Recurrent training for an EDD team shall be performed at intervals of at least every 6 weeks. The minimum duration of the re-current training shall be no less than 4 hours in any 6 week period. U.K.

F35 12.9.3.12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F35 Annex point 12.9.3.12 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Training records for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.13 The records of both initial and recurrent training shall be kept for both the EDD and its handler for at least the duration of their contract of employment and they shall be made available to the appropriate authority upon request. U.K.

Operational Training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.14 When EDD is deployed in the screening duties, the EDD shall be subject to operational training F36 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F36 Words in Annex point 12.9.3.14 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.3.15 Operational training shall be done on a continuous random basis during the deployment period, and shall measure EDD's detection performance by means of approved training aids. U.K.

12.9.4 Approval Procedures U.K.

12.9.4.1 The approval procedure shall ensure that all of the following competencies are measured: U.K.

(a)

ability of the EDD to meet the detection performance F37 ...;

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

ability of the handler to correctly lead the EDD, interpret and respond appropriately to the EDD's reaction to the presence of an explosive material.

Textual Amendments

F37 Words in Annex point 12.9.4.1(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.4.2 The approval procedure shall simulate each of the work areas in which the EDD team shall work. U.K.

12.9.4.3 The EDD team shall have successfully completed training in each area for which the approval is sought. U.K.

F38 12.9.4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F38 Annex point 12.9.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.9.4.5 The validity of each approval period shall not be longer than 12 months. U.K.

12.9.5 Quality Control U.K.

12.9.5.1 The EDD team shall be subject to quality control measures F39 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F39 Words in Annex point 12.9.5.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F40 12.9.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F40 Annex point 12.9.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(19); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F41 12.10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F41 Annex point 12.10 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(19); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.11 SECURITY SCANNERS U.K.

12.11.1 General principles U.K.

A security scanner is a system for the screening of persons that is capable of detecting metallic and non-metallic objects, distinct from the human skin, carried on the body or within clothes.

A security scanner with human reviewer may consist of a detection system that creates an image of a person's body for a human reviewer to analyse and establish that no metallic and non-metallic object, distinct from the human skin, is carried on the body of the person screened. When the human reviewer identifies such an object, its location shall be communicated to the screener for further search. In this case, the human reviewer is to be considered as an integral part of the detection system.

A security scanner with automatic threat detection may consist of a detection system that automatically recognises metallic and non- metallic objects, distinct from the human skin, carried on the body of the person screened. When the system identifies such an object, its location shall be indicated on a stick figure to the screener.

For the purpose of screening passengers, a security scanner shall meet all of the following standards:

(a)

security scanners shall detect and indicate by means of an alarm at least specified metallic and non-metallic items including explosives both individually and in combination;

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

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Textual Amendments

F42 Words in Annex point 12.11.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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F43 12.11.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F43 12.11.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F43 12.11.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F43 Annex point 12.11.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F18 12.12 SHOE SCANNER EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.12.1 General principles U.K.

12.12.1.1 Shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment shall be able to detect and to indicate by means of an alarm at least specified metallic items, both individually and in combination. U.K.

12.12.1.2 Shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment shall be able to detect and indicate by means of an alarm at least specified explosives items. U.K.

12.12.1.3 The detection by SMD and SED shall be independent of the position and orientation of the metallic or explosive items. U.K.

12.12.1.4 SMD and SED shall be placed on a solid base. U.K.

12.12.1.5 SMD and SED shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation. U.K.

12.12.1.6 The means for adjusting the detection settings of SMD and SED shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons. U.K.

12.12.1.7 SMD shall give at least a visual alarm and an audible alarm when it detects metallic items as refers to in point 12.12.1.1. Both types of alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 1 m. U.K.

12.12.1.8 SED shall give at least a visual alarm and an audible alarm when it detects explosive items as refers to in point 12.12.1.2. Both types of alarm shall be noticeable at a range of 1 m. U.K.

12.12.2 Standards for SMD U.K.

12.12.2.1 There shall be two standards for SMD. F44 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F44 Words in Annex point 12.12.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(22); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12.12.2.2 All SMD exclusively used for screening persons other than passengers shall meet at least standard 1. U.K.

12.12.2.3 All SMD used for screening of passengers shall meet standard 2. U.K.

12.12.2.4 All SMD shall be able to resolve alarms generated on a WTMD, in the area between the surface supporting the shoe and at least 35 cm above. U.K.

12.12.3 Standard for SED U.K.

12.12.3.1 Detailed requirements on this standard are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.] U.K.

12.13 AUTO CLEAR SOFTWARE (ACS) U.K.

12.13.1 General principles U.K.

12.13.1.1 Auto clear software (ACS) shall be able to assess all radioscopic images produced by x-ray or EDS equipment to ascertain if they may contain threat items and should be able to directly clear simple images without threat items. U.K.

12.13.1.2 ACS shall display to a screener those images that contain possible threat items or are too complex for the software to analyse. U.K.

12.13.1.3 ACS shall not impair the performance and normal functioning of x-ray and EDS equipment. U.K.

12.13.1.4 When ACS is running, a visual indication shall be given to the screener. U.K.

12.13.1.5 When used on EDS equipment ACS shall not prevent an alarm indication. U.K.

12.13.1.6 ACS shall not clear CTI and the radioscopic images produced by x-ray or EDS equipment containing FTI projected by TIP. U.K.

12.13.1.7 The means for managing the ACS shall be protected and accessible only to authorised persons. U.K.

12.13.2 Performance requirements U.K.

F45 12.13.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F45 Annex point 12.13.2.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F46 12.14 EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTION (EVD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.14.1 Standards for EVD U.K.

12.14.1.1 All EVD equipment used for the screening of hold baggage or cargo shall meet at least standard 1. U.K.

12.14.1.2 All EVD equipment used for the screening of persons or cabin baggage shall meet at least standard 3. U.K.

F47 12.14.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F47 Annex point 12.14.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F46 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

F48 ATTACHMENT 12-A U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F48 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F49 ATTACHMENT 12-B U.K.

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F49 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F50 ATTACHMENT 12-C U.K.

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F50 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-C omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F51 ATTACHMENT 12-D U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F51 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-D omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F52 ATTACHMENT 12-E U.K.

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F52 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-E omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F53 ATTACHMENT 12-F U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F53 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-F omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F54 ATTACHMENT 12-G U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F54 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-G omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F55 ATTACHMENT 12-H U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F55 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-H omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F56 ATTACHMENT 12-I U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F56 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-I omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F57 ATTACHMENT 12-J U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F57 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-J omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F58 ATTACHMENT 12-K U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F58 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-K omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F59 ATTACHMENT 12-L U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F59 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-L omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F60 ATTACHMENT 12-M U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F60 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-M omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 125(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F61 ATTACHMENT 12-N U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F61 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-N omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(24) (as amended by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F62 ATTACHMENT 12-O U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F62 Annex Ch. 12 Attachment 12-O omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/547, regs. 1, 125(24) (as amended by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/798), regs. 1, 2(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)