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

ANNEX U.K.

1. AIRPORT SECURITY U.K.

1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

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

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

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

[F1 1.0.3 Without prejudice to the criteria for derogations as set out in Part K of the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/2009(1), the appropriate authority may allow special security procedures or exemptions for the protection and security of airside areas at airports on days on which there is not more than one aircraft to be loaded, unloaded, boarded or disembarked at any one time either within the critical part of the security restricted area or at an airport that falls outside of the scope of point 1.1.3.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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

F2 1.0.5

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Textual Amendments

F2 Annex point 1.0.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.1 AIRPORT PLANNING REQUIREMENTS U.K.

1.1.1 Boundaries U.K.

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

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

1.1.2 Security restricted areas U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

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

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

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

1.1.3 Critical parts of security restricted areas U.K.

[F1 1.1.3.1 Critical parts shall be established at airports where more than 60 persons hold airport identification cards giving access to security restricted areas.] U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

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

F3 1.1.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F3 Annex point 1.1.3.4 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)

1.2 ACCESS CONTROL U.K.

1.2.1 Access to airside U.K.

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

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

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

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

1.2.2 Access to security restricted areas U.K.

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

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

(a)

a valid boarding card or equivalent; or

(b)

a valid crew identification card; or

(c)

a valid airport identification card; or

(d)

a valid national appropriate authority identification card; or

(e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

authorised persons implementing access control.

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

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

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

1.2.3 Requirements for [F4 United Kingdom] crew identification cards and airport identification cards U.K.

1.2.3.1 A crew identification card of a crew member employed by a [F5 United Kingdom] air carrier and an airport identification card may only be issued to a person who has an operational need and has successfully completed a background check in accordance with point 11.1.3. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Annex point 1.2.3.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

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

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

(a)

upon request of the issuing entity; or

(b)

upon termination of employment; or

(c)

upon change of employer; or

(d)

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

(e)

upon expiry of the card; or

(f)

upon withdrawal of the card.

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

F6 1.2.3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Annex point 1.2.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 1.2.3.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F7 Annex point 1.2.3.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Annex point 1.2.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.2.4 Supplementary requirements for [F8 United Kingdom] crew identification cards U.K.

1.2.4.1 A crew identification card of a crew member employed by a [F9 United Kingdom] air carrier shall display: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F9 Words in Annex point 1.2.4.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

the name and photograph of the holder; and

(b)

the name of the air carrier; and

(c)

the word ‘crew’ in English; and

(d)

the expiry date.

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in Annex point 1.2.4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.2.5 Supplementary requirements for airport identification cards U.K.

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

(a)

the name and photograph of the holder; and

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

the expiry date, unless electronically programmed.

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

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

1.2.6 Requirements for vehicle passes U.K.

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

the expiry date.

F10 ...

Textual Amendments

F10 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).

[F1 1.2.6.3 An electronic vehicle pass shall, either: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

[F11 be linked to the company or individual registered vehicle user through a secure vehicle registration database.]

Textual Amendments

F11 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

Electronic vehicle passes need not display the areas for which the vehicle is authorised to have access nor the expiry date, provided that this information is electronically readable and checked before granting access to security restricted areas. [F11 Electronic vehicle passes shall also be electronically readable airside.]]

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

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

(a)

upon request of the issuing entity; or

(b)

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

(c)

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

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

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

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

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

1.2.7 Escorted access U.K.

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

(a)

areas where passengers may be present; and

(b)

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

(c)

areas designated for crews; and

(d)

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

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

1.2.7.3 An escort shall: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

be authorised to escort in security restricted areas; and

(c)

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

(d)

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

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

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

F12 1.2.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12 Annex point 1.2.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F13 Annex point 1.3 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b)

1.4 EXAMINATION OF VEHICLES U.K.

1.4.1 Vehicles entering critical parts U.K.

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

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

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

F14 1.4.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Annex point 1.4.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

F15 1.4.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F15 Annex point 1.4.2.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.4.3 Methods of examination U.K.

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

[F16 1.4.3.2 Explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment may only be used as a supplementary means of examination.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16 Annex point 1.4.3.2 substituted (20.5.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(3), 2(2)

F17 1.4.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F17 Annex point 1.4.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1.4.4 Exemptions and special examination procedures U.K.

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

F18 1.4.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F18 Annex point 1.4.4.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 55(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

the display and validity of vehicle passes when airside; and

(e)

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

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

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

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

1.6 PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

[F1 1.6.4 Reconciliation shall be performed before the person is allowed to carry the article(s) concerned into security restricted areas and upon being challenged by persons performing surveillance or patrols under point (c) of point 1.5.1.] U.K.

1.6.5 Articles as listed in Attachment 1-A may be stored in security restricted areas provided they are kept in secure conditions. F19 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F19 Words in Annex point 1.6.5 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(c)

ATTACHMENT 1-A U.K.

PERSONS OTHER THAN PASSENGERS U.K.

LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

(a)

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

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

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

• component parts of firearms, excluding telescopic sights,

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

• signal flare pistols and starter pistols,

• bows, cross bows and arrows,

• harpoon guns and spear guns,

• slingshots and catapults;

(b)

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

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

• animal stunners and animal killers,

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

(c)

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

• ammunition,

• blasting caps,

• detonators and fuses,

• replica or imitation explosive devices,

• mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

• fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

• smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

• dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

(d)

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

2. DEMARCATED AREAS OF AIRPORTS U.K.

No provisions in this Regulation.

3. AIRCRAFT SECURITY U.K.

3.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

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

F20 3.0.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F20 Annex point 3.0.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

F21 3.0.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F21 Annex point 3.0.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F22 3.0.7 For the purpose of this Chapter, ‘aircraft service panels and hatches’ means aircraft external access points and compartments that have external handles or external clip-down panels and are routinely used for providing aircraft ground handling services.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

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

F23 3.0.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F23 Annex point 3.0.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.1 AIRCRAFT SECURITY SEARCH U.K.

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

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

F24 3.1.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F24 Annex point 3.1.1.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.1.1.3 An aircraft arriving into a critical part from [F25 any airport other than a domestic airport or any other airport designated by the appropriate authority] shall be subjected to an aircraft security search any time after passenger disembarkation from the area to be searched and/or the unloading of the hold. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F25 Words in Annex point 3.1.1.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F26 3.1.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F26 Annex point 3.1.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F27 3.1.1.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F27 Annex point 3.1.1.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F28 3.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F28 Annex point 3.1.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3.1.3 Information on the aircraft security search U.K.

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

(a)

flight number; and

(b)

origin of the previous flight.

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

[F29 Recording of the information as above, may be held in electronic format.]

Textual Amendments

F29 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

3.2 PROTECTION OF AIRCRAFT U.K.

3.2.1 Protection of aircraft — General U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

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

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

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

(a)

have access aids removed; or

(b)

be sealed; or

(c)

be locked; or

(d)

be monitored.

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

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

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

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

F30 3.2.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F30 Annex point 3.2.2.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F31 ATTACHMENT 3-A U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F31 Annex Ch. 3 Attachment 3-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F32 ATTACHMENT 3-B U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F32 Annex Ch. 3 Attachment 3-B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 56(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F33 4. PASSENGERS AND CABIN BAGGAGE U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F33 Annex Ch. 4 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(3)

5. HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

5.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

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

F34 5.0.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F34 Annex point 5.0.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F35 5.0.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F35 Annex point 5.0.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

F36 5.0.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F36 Annex point 5.0.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F37 5.0.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F37 Annex point 5.0.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.1 SCREENING OF HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

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

(a)

a hand search; or

(b)

x-ray equipment; or

(c)

explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment; or

(d)

explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment; or

(e)

explosive detection dogs.

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

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

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

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

5.1.5 The appropriate authority may create categories of hold baggage that, for objective reasons, shall be subject to special screening procedures or may be exempted from screening. F38 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F38 Words in Annex point 5.1.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F39 5.1.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F39 Annex point 5.1.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

5.2 PROTECTION OF HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

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

(a)

no prohibited articles as listed in Attachment 5-B are introduced into the hold baggage [F40 .]

Textual Amendments

F40 Full stop in Annex point 5.2.1 substituted for words (31.1.2023) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(4)

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

F41 5.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F41 Annex point 5.2.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.3 BAGGAGE RECONCILIATION U.K.

5.3.1 Identification of hold baggage U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

F42 5.3.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F42 Annex point 5.3.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

5.3.3.1 Unaccompanied hold baggage not covered by point 5.3.2 shall be screened by one of the methods laid down in point 5.1.1 F43 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F43 Words in Annex point 5.3.3.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.3.3.2 Hold baggage that becomes unaccompanied baggage due to factors other than those [F44 designated by the appropriate authority] shall be removed from the aircraft and rescreened before loading it again. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F44 Words in Annex point 5.3.3.2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F45 5.3.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F45 Annex point 5.3.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5.4 PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

the applicable safety rules are complied with.

[F1 5.4.3 The air carrier shall ensure that passengers are informed of the prohibited articles listed in Attachment 5-B at any time before the check-in is completed.] U.K.

F46 ATTACHMENT 5-A U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F46 Annex Ch. 5 Attachment 5-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 58(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 5-B U.K.

HOLD BAGGAGE U.K.

LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLES U.K.

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

explosives and incendiary substances and devices

—

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

• ammunition,

• blasting caps,

• detonators and fuses,

• mines, grenades and other explosive military stores,

• fireworks and other pyrotechnics,

• smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges,

• dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

6. F47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F47 Annex Ch. 6 omitted (1.6.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(2)

[F1 ANNEX U.K. List of persons and entities visited and interviewed

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

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

F48 ATTACHMENT 6-C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F48 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 113; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

F49 ATTACHMENT 6-C4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F49 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-C4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 113; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

F50 ATTACHMENT 6–D U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F50 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-D omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 114; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 6-E U.K.

HAULIER DECLARATION U.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2) 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 F51 ...], I confirm that the following security procedures will be adhered to:

Textual Amendments

F51 Words in Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-E omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 116; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  (a)

  has a haulier agreement with the regulated agent [F52 or known consignor] responsible for the transport [same name as above]; or

  (b)

  is approved or certified by the appropriate authority; or

  (c)

  has a haulier agreement with the undersigned haulier requiring that the third party will not subcontract further and implements the security procedures contained in this declaration. The undersigned haulier retains full responsibility for the entire transport on behalf of the regulated agent [F52 or known consignor]; and

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

Textual Amendments

F52 Words in Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-E substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 117; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

I accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Name:

Position in company:

Name and address of the company:

Date:

Signature:

ATTACHMENT 6-F F53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F53 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-F omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 118; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F54 ATTACHMENT 6-G U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F54 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-G omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 118; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F55 ATTACHMENT 6-H1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F55 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-H1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 119; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F56 ATTACHMENT 6-H2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F56 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-H2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 119; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F57 ATTACHMENT 6-H3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F57 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-H3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 119; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F58 ATTACHMENT 6-I U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F58 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-I omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 120; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F59 ATTACHMENT 6-J U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F59 Annex Ch. 6 Attachment 6-J omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 120; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

F60 7.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

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

Textual Amendments

F60 Annex point 7.0 omitted (1.6.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(a)

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

F61 7.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F61 Annex point 7.1.1 omitted (1.6.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(b)

F62 7.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F62 Annex point 7.1.2 omitted (31.1.2023) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1313), regs. 1(2), 2(5)

F63 7.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F63 Annex point 7.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 121; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

F64 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F64 Annex Ch. 8 omitted (1.6.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(2)

9. AIRPORT SUPPLIES U.K.

9.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

[F65 ‘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; and]

(d)

[F66 ‘STEB’ means a security tamper-evident bag.]

Textual Amendments

F65 Annex point 9.0.2(c) substituted (1.6.2024) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(4)(a)

F66 Annex point 9.0.2(d) substituted (1.6.2024) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(4)(b)

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

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

9.1 SECURITY CONTROLS U.K.

9.1.1 Security controls — general provisions U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

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

9.1.2 Screening U.K.

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

F67 9.1.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F67 Annex point 9.1.2.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

(a)

visual check;

(b)

hand search;

(c)

x-ray equipment;

(d)

EDS equipment;

(e)

ETD equipment in combination with point (a);

(f)

explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a).

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

9.1.3 Designation of known suppliers U.K.

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

the implementation of the security programme without deficiencies.

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

9.1.3.4 The appropriate authority shall define in its national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 if the validations of the security programme and its implementation shall be performed by a national auditor, an F68 ... aviation security validator, or a person acting on behalf of the airport operator appointed and trained for that purpose. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F68 Word in Annex point 9.1.3.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

• a verification that the supplies are properly secured; and

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

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

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

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

9.1.3.7 The airport operator shall keep: U.K.

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

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

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

(a)

appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and

(b)

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

(c)

prevent unauthorised access to its premises and airport supplies; and

(d)

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

(e)

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

Point (e) shall not apply during airside transportation.

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

F69 9.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F69 Annex point 9.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

F70 9.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F70 Annex point 9.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 123(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATTACHMENT 9-A U.K.

DECLARATION OF COMMITMENTS U.K.

KNOWN SUPPLIER OF AIRPORT SUPPLIES U.K.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(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 airport supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 before being given access to these supplies. In addition, ensure that persons implementing screening of airport supplies receive training according to point 11.2.3.3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and persons implementing other security controls in respect of airport supplies receive training according to point 11.2.3.10 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; and

  (c)

  prevent unauthorised access to its premises and airport supplies; and

  (d)

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

  (e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

  (a)

  it ceases trading; or

  (b)

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

I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.

Legal representative

Name:

Date:

Signature:

10. IN-FLIGHT SECURITY MEASURES U.K.

No provisions in this Regulation.

11. STAFF RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING U.K.

11.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS U.K.

11.0.1 The authority, airport operator, air carrier or entity deploying persons implementing, or responsible for implementing, measures for which it is responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure that these persons meet the standards set out in this Chapter. U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11.1 RECRUITMENT U.K.

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

[F71 11.1.2 Persons being recruited to implement, or to be responsible for the implementation of, screening, access control or other security controls elsewhere than a security restricted area shall have successfully completed a background check. U.K.

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

Textual Amendments

F71 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/910 of 30 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015/1998, (EU) 2019/103 and (EU) 2019/1583 as regards the re-designation of airlines, operators and entities providing security controls for cargo and mail arriving from third countries, as well as the postponement of certain regulatory requirements in the area of cybersecurity, background check, explosive detection systems equipment standards, and explosive trace detection equipment, because of the COVID-19 pandemic (Text with EEA relevance).

11.1.3 In accordance with the applicable rules of F72 ... national law, a background check shall at least: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F72 Words in Annex point 11.1.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

11.1.4 In accordance with the applicable rules of F73 ... national law, a pre-employment check shall: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F73 Words in Annex point 11.1.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

11.1.5 F74 ... Background checks shall be repeated at regular intervals not exceeding five years. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F74 Words in Annex point 11.1.5 omitted (30.4.2022) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(2), 2(3)

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

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

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

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

11.2 TRAINING U.K.

11.2.1 General training obligations U.K.

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

a computer based training course is used in order to meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts.

Computer based training may be used with or without the support of an instructor or coach.

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

11.2.2 Basic training U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

knowledge of the legal framework for aviation security;

(c)

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

(d)

knowledge of access control procedures;

(e)

[F1 knowledge of identification card systems in use;]

(f)

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

(g)

knowledge of reporting procedures;

(h)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(i)

ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents;

(j)

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

(k)

ability to communicate clearly and confidently.

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(c)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(d)

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

(e)

knowledge of emergency response procedures.

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

(f)

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

(g)

knowledge of hand searching techniques;

(h)

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

(i)

knowledge of exemptions from screening and special security procedures;

(j)

ability to operate the security equipment used;

(k)

ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment; and

(l)

knowledge of protection requirements for hold baggage.

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(e)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(f)

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

(g)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(h)

knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(i)

knowledge of protection requirements for cargo and mail;

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

(j)

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

(k)

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

(l)

knowledge of hand searching techniques;

(m)

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

(n)

ability to operate the security equipment used;

(o)

ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment;

(p)

knowledge of transportation requirements.

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(e)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(f)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(g)

knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(h)

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

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

(i)

knowledge of hand searching techniques;

(j)

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

(k)

ability to operate the security equipment used;

(l)

ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment;

(m)

knowledge of transportation requirements.

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

(a)

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

(b)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(c)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(d)

knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(e)

knowledge of vehicle examination techniques;

(f)

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

knowledge of access control systems used at the airport;

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(f)

knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(g)

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

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

(a)

knowledge of the legal requirements for aircraft security searches;

(b)

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

(c)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(d)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(e)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(f)

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

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

(g)

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

(h)

knowledge of the legal framework for aviation security;

(i)

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

(j)

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

(k)

awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(l)

knowledge of airport identification card used at the airport.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

knowledge of identification card systems used at the airport;

(d)

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

(e)

knowledge of emergency response procedures.

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

(f)

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

(g)

knowledge of the legal framework for aviation security;

(h)

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

(i)

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

(j)

awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures.

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(e)

knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(f)

knowledge of passenger and baggage reconciliation requirements and techniques;

(g)

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

[F22 In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(h)

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

(i)

awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(j)

knowledge of airport identification cards used at the airport;

(k)

knowledge of reporting procedures;

(l)

ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.]

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

knowledge of reporting procedures;

(f)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(g)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(h)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(i)

knowledge of protection requirements for cargo and mail;

(j)

knowledge of transportation requirements, if applicable.

[F22 In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(k)

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

(l)

awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(m)

knowledge of identification cards in use;

(n)

ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.]

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

knowledge of reporting procedures;

(f)

ability to identify prohibited articles;

(g)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(h)

knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

(i)

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

(j)

knowledge of transportation requirements, if applicable.

[F22 In addition, where the person holds an airport identification card, training shall also result in all of the following competences:

(k)

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

(l)

awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(m)

knowledge of identification cards in use;

(n)

ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.]

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

knowledge of supervisory tasks;

(c)

knowledge of internal quality control;

(d)

ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

(e)

knowledge of emergency response procedures;

(f)

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

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

(g)

knowledge of conflict management;

(h)

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

knowledge of internal, national F75 ... and international quality control;

(c)

ability to motivate others;

(d)

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

Textual Amendments

F75 Word in Annex point 11.2.5(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

awareness of access control and relevant screening procedures;

(f)

knowledge of airport identification cards used at the airport;

(g)

knowledge of reporting procedures;

(h)

ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

(c)

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

(d)

knowledge of reporting procedures;

(e)

ability to respond appropriately to security related incidents.

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

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

11.3 CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL U.K.

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

(a)

an initial certification or approval process; and

(b)

[F11 for persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment, recertification at least every 3 years; and]

(c)

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

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

[F11 11.3.2 Persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall, as part of the initial certification or approval process, pass a standardised image interpretation test.] U.K.

[F11 11.3.3 The recertification or re-approval process for persons operating x-ray or EDS equipment shall include both the standardised image interpretation test and an evaluation of operational performance.] U.K.

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

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

11.4 RECURRENT TRAINING U.K.

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

(a)

classroom and/or computer based training; or

(b)

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

F76 ...

Textual Amendments

F76 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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

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

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

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

[F11 11.4.2 Evaluation of the performance of individual screeners shall be carried out at the end of every 6 month period. The results of this evaluation: U.K.

(a)

shall be provided to the person and recorded;

(b)

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

(c)

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

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

Recurrent training shall be conducted:

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

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

11.5 QUALIFICATION OF INSTRUCTORS U.K.

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

(a)

the successful completion of a background check in accordance with [F77 point 11.1.3];

(b)

competency in instructional techniques;

(c)

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

(d)

competency in the security elements to be taught.

Textual Amendments

F77 Words in Annex point 11.5.1 substituted (30.4.2022) by The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/497), regs. 1(2), 2(4)

Certification shall at least apply to those instructors authorised to give training defined in points 11.2.3.1 to 11.2.3.5 and in points 11.2.4 (unless it concerns the training of supervisors exclusively supervising persons referred to in points 11.2.3.6 to 11.2.3.10) and 11.2.5.

[F22 Instructors shall be subject to recertification at least every 5 years.]

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

11.5.3 The appropriate authority shall maintain or have access to lists of instructors operating in the [F78 United Kingdom]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F78 Words in Annex point 11.5.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

F79 11.5.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F79 Annex point 11.5.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6 F80 ... AVIATION SECURITY VALIDATION U.K.

11.6.1 F81 ... Aviation security validation is a standardised, documented, impartial and objective process for obtaining and evaluating evidence to determine the level of compliance of the validated entity with requirements set out in Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F81 Word in Annex point 11.6.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.2 F82 ... Aviation security validation U.K.

F82 ... 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 F82 ... 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)

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

Textual Amendments

F83 Annex point 11.6.2(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(7)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F82 Word in Annex point 11.6.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(7)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3 Approval requirements for F84 ... aviation security validators U.K.

11.6.3.1 [F85 The appropriate authority] shall approve F86 ... aviation security validators based on conformity assessment capacity, which shall comprise: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F85 Words in Annex point 11.6.3.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(9)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F86 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(9)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

independence from the validated industry, unless otherwise stated; and

(b)

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

(c)

the functionality and appropriateness of validation processes.

F87 11.6.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F87 Annex point 11.6.3.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.3 An F88 ... aviation security validator may be any individual or a legal entity. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F88 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(11); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F89 11.6.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F89 Annex point 11.6.3.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.5 Every individual performing F90 ... aviation security validation shall have appropriate competence and background, and shall meet all of the following requirements: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F90 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(13)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

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

(b)

perform F90 ... 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 F91 ... ICAO aviation security standards;

(2)

specific standards related to the activity validated and how they are applied to operations;

(3)

security technologies and techniques relevant for the validation process;

(e)

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

Textual Amendments

F91 Words in Annex point 11.6.3.5(d)(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(13)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.6 The appropriate authority shall either itself provide training for EU aviation security validator or approve and maintain a list of appropriate security training courses. U.K.

F92 11.6.3.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F92 Annex point 11.6.3.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(14); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.3.8 The approval of an F93 ... aviation security validator shall expire after a maximum period of five years. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F93 Word in Annex point 11.6.3.8 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F84 Word in Annex point 11.6.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(8); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.4 Recognition and discontinuation of F94 ... aviation security validators U.K.

11.6.4.1 An F95 ... aviation security validator shall not be considered as approved until its details are [F96 recorded by the appropriate authority]. Every F95 ... aviation security validator shall be provided with proof of its status by or on behalf of the appropriate authority. F97 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F95 Word in Annex point 11.6.4.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(16)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F96 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(16)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F97 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(16)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F98 11.6.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F98 Annex point 11.6.4.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F1 11.6.4.3 When [F99 the appropriate authority] is no longer satisfied that an F100 ... 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 [F101 its record].] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F99 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(18)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F100 Word in Annex point 11.6.4.3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(18)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F101 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(18)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.4.4 Industry associations and entities under their responsibility operating quality assurance programmes may be approved as F102 ... aviation security validators provided equivalent measures of those programmes ensure impartial and objective validation. F103 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F102 Word in Annex point 11.6.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(19)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F103 Words in Annex point 11.6.4.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(19)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F104 11.6.4.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F104 Annex point 11.6.4.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(20); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F94 Word in Annex point 11.6.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(15); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.5 F105 ... Aviation security validation report (‘the validation report’) U.K.

11.6.5.1 [F106 A validation report, where required,] shall record the F107 ... aviation security validation and contain at least: U.K.

Textual Amendments

F106 Words in Annex point 11.6.5.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(22)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F107 Word in Annex point 11.6.5.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(22)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

a completed checklist signed by the F107 ... 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 F107 ... aviation security validation.

11.6.5.2 The F108 ... aviation security validator shall establish the level of compliance with the objectives contained in the checklist and record these findings in the appropriate part of the checklist. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F108 Word in Annex point 11.6.5.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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

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

11.6.5.5 Page numbering, date of the F109 ... aviation security validation and initialling by the validator and the validated entity on each page shall prove the validation report's integrity. [F29 Manual initialling on each page may be replaced by an electronic signature of the entire document.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F109 Word in Annex point 11.6.5.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(23); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

11.6.5.6 By default the report shall be in English and delivered to the appropriate authority, where applicable, along with the validated entity within a maximum of one month after the on-site verification. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F105 Word in Annex point 11.6.5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(21); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F80 Word in Annex point 11.6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F110 11.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

F111 11.7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F111 Annex point 11.7.1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F110 Annex point 11.7 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(24); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F1 ATTACHMENT 11-A INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION — F112 ... 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 F112 ... 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 F112 ... 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 F112 ... checklist.

(g)

I confirm that I have applied a methodology that allows for separate F112 ... 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 F112 ... aviation security validation report.

Name of the validated entity:

Name of the F112 ... aviation security validator:

Date:

Signature:]

Textual Amendments

F112 Word in Annex Ch. 11 Attachment 11-A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/547), regs. 1, 124(25); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F113 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

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

Textual Amendments

F113 Annex Ch. 12 omitted (1.6.2024) by virtue of The Aviation Security (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/590), regs. 1(2), 2(2)

(1)

[F1 Commission Regulation (EC) No 272/2009 of 2 April 2009 supplementing the common basic standards on civil aviation security laid down in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 91, 3.4.2009, p. 7 ).]

(2)

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).

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).

Textual Amendments

F1 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).