Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2426of 18 December 2015amending Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards third countries recognised as applying security standards equivalent to the common basic standards on civil aviation security(Text with EEA relevance), 32015R2426, December 22, 2015
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815of 12 May 2017amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures(Text with EEA relevance), 32017R0815, May 13, 2017
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/837of 17 May 2017correcting the Polish and Swedish language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security(Text with EEA relevance), 32017R0837, May 18, 2017
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/55of 9 January 2018amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards adding the Republic of Singapore to the third countries recognised as applying security standards equivalent to the common basic standards on civil aviation security(Text with EEA relevance), 32018R0055, January 13, 2018
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103of 23 January 2019amending 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), 32019R0103, January 24, 2019
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/111of 13 January 2020amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards the approval of civil aviation security equipment as well as third countries recognised as applying security standards equivalent to the common basic standards on civil aviation security, 32020R0111, January 27, 2020
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/910of 30 June 2020amending 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), 32020R0910, July 1, 2020
(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.
(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) unscreened persons; (b) passengers and crew members arriving from third countries other than those listed in Attachment 4-B; (c) passengers and crew members arriving from Union airports where the relevant Member State has derogated from the common basic standards as provided for in Article 1 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1254/2009 Commission Regulation (EU) No 1254/2009 of 18 December 2009 setting criteria to allow Member States to derogate from the common basic standards on civil aviation security and to adopt alternative security measures (OJ L 338, 19.12.2009, p. 17 ).
(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.
(a) an electronic system which limits access to one person at a time; or (b) authorised persons implementing access control.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(a) the areas for which it is authorised to have access; and (b) the expiry date.
(a) be fixed to the vehicle in a manner which ensures that it is non-transferable; or (b) be linked to the company or individual registered vehicle user through a secure vehicle registration database.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(a) hand search; (b) walk-through metal detection equipment (WTMD); (c) explosive detection dogs; (d) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment; (e) security scanners which do not use ionising radiation; (f) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment combined with hand held metal detection (HHMD) equipment; (g) shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment; (h) shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment.
(a) hand search; (b) x-ray equipment; (c) explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment; (d) explosive detection dogs; (e) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment.
(a) explosive detection dogs; and (b) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 CO 2 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.
(a) flight number; and (b) origin of the previous flight.
(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.
(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.
(a) have access aids removed; or (b) be sealed; or (c) be locked; or (d) be monitored.
Canada Faroe Islands, in regard to Vagar airport Greenland, in regard to Kangerlussuaq airport Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Montenegro Republic of Serbia, in regard to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Republic of Singapore, in regard to Singapore Changi Airport State of Israel, in regard to Ben Gurion International Airport United States of America
(a) "liquids, aerosols and gels" (LAGs) shall include pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, such as toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, shaving foam and other items with similar consistencies; (b) "security tamper-evident bag" (STEB) is a bag that conforms to the recommended security control guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation; (c) "liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) equipment" is a piece of equipment capable of detecting threat materials that meets the provisions of point 12.7 of the Annex to Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.
(a) hand search; (b) walk-through metal detection equipment (WTMD); (c) explosive detection dogs; (d) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment; (e) security scanners which do not use ionising radiation; (f) ETD equipment combined with hand held metal detection (HHMD) equipment; (g) shoe metal detection (SMD) equipment; (h) shoe explosive detection (SED) equipment.
(a) security scanners shall not store, retain, copy, print or retrieve images. However, any image generated during the screening can be kept for the time needed for the human reviewer to analyse it and shall be deleted as soon as the passenger is cleared. Any unauthorised access and use of the image is prohibited and shall be prevented; (b) the human reviewer analysing the image shall be in a separate location so that he/she cannot see the screened passenger; (c) any technical devices capable of storing, copying or photographing or otherwise recording images shall not be allowed into the separate location where the image is analysed; (d) the image shall not be linked to any data concerning the screened person and his/her identity shall be kept anonymous; (e) a passenger may request that the image of his/her body is analysed by a human reviewer of the gender of his/her choice; (f) the image shall be blurred or obscured to prevent the identification of the face of the passenger.
(a) all LAGs in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent in one transparent resealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding 1 litre, whereby the contents of the plastic bag fit comfortably and the bag is completely closed; and (b) all other LAGs, including STEBs containing LAGs.
(a) a hand search; (b) x-ray equipment; (c) explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment; (d) explosive detection dogs in combination with point (a); (e) ETD equipment.
(a) be clearly identifiable as a STEB of that airport; and (b) display inside proof of purchase at that airport within the preceding period of three hours; and (c) be subject to the additional provisions laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.
(a) identity and gender of the person; and (b) reason for transportation; and (c) name and title of escorts, if provided; and (d) risk assessment by the competent authority, including reasons to escort or not; and (e) prior seating arrangement, if required; and (f) the nature of the available travel documents.
(a) the appropriate authority has given consent that the article may be carried; and (b) the air carrier has been informed about the passenger and the article that the passenger is carrying prior to passengers boarding the aircraft; and (c) the applicable safety rules are complied with.
Canada Faroe Islands, in regard to Vagar airport Greenland, in regard to Kangerlussuaq airport Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Montenegro Republic of Serbia, in regard to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Republic of Singapore, in regard to Singapore Changi Airport State of Israel, in regard to Ben Gurion International Airport United States of America
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 CO 2 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;
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;
items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and cleavers, ice axes and ice picks, razor blades, box cutters, knives with blades of more than 6 cm, scissors with blades of more than 6 cm as measured from the fulcrum, martial arts equipment with a sharp point or sharp edge, swords and sabres;
crowbars, drills and drill bits, including cordless portable power drills, tools with a blade or a shaft of more than 6 cm capable of use as a weapon, such as screwdrivers and chisels, saws, including cordless portable power saws, blowtorches, bolt guns and nail guns;
baseball and softball bats, clubs and batons, such as billy clubs, blackjacks and night sticks, martial arts equipment;
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.
(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.
(a) no prohibited articles as listed in Attachment 5-B are introduced into the hold baggage; or (b) no prohibited articles as listed in Attachment 4-C are removed from the hold baggage and introduced into the security restricted areas or on board an aircraft.
(a) the appropriate authority has national rules permitting carriage of the article; and (b) the applicable safety rules are complied with.
Canada Faroe Islands, in regard to Vagar airport Greenland, in regard to Kangerlussuaq airport Guernsey Isle of Man Jersey Montenegro Republic of Serbia, in regard to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Republic of Singapore, in regard to Singapore Changi Airport State of Israel, in regard to Ben Gurion International Airport United States of America
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.
(a) the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by a regulated agent and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or (b) the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by a known consignor and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or (c) the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an account consignor, the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading, and it is not carried on a passenger aircraft; or (d) the consignment is exempt from screening and has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that it became identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail and until loading.
(a) the means or method most likely to detect prohibited articles shall be employed, taking into consideration the nature of the consignment; and (b) the means or method employed shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment.
(a) hand search; (b) x-ray equipment; (c) EDS equipment; (d) explosive detection dogs (EDD); (e) ETD equipment; (f) visual check; (g) metal detection equipment (MDE).
(a) any of the security controls referred to in point 6.3.2 to another regulated agent; (b) any of the security controls referred to in point 6.3.2 to another entity, where the controls are carried out at the regulated agent's own site or at an airport, and are covered by the regulated agent's or airport security programme; (c) any of the security controls referred to in point 6.3.2 to another entity, where the controls are carried out elsewhere than at the regulated agent's own site or at an airport, and the entity has been certified or approved and listed for the provision of these services by the appropriate authority; (d) the protection and transportation of consignments to a haulier that meets the requirements of point 6.6.
(a) the applicant shall seek approval from the appropriate authority of the Member State in which the sites included in the application are located. The applicant shall submit a security programme to the appropriate authority concerned. The programme shall describe the methods and procedures which are to be followed by the agent in order to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. The programme shall also describe how compliance with these methods and procedures is to be monitored by the agent itself. An air carrier security programme which describes the methods and procedures to be followed by the air carrier in order to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts shall be regarded as meeting the requirement for a regulated agent security programme. The applicant shall also submit the "Declaration of commitments — regulated agent" as contained in Attachment 6-A. This declaration shall be signed by the applicant's legal representative or by the person responsible for security. The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned; (b) the appropriate authority or an EU aviation security validator acting on its behalf shall examine the security programme and then make an on-site verification of the sites specified in order to assess whether the applicant complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. Except for the requirements laid down in point 6.2, an examination of the site of the applicant by the relevant customs authority in accordance with Article 14n of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1 ).(c) if the appropriate authority is satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b), it shall ensure that the necessary details of the agent are entered into the "Union database on supply chain security" not later than the next working day. When making the database entry the appropriate authority shall give each approved site a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format. If the appropriate authority is not satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b) then the reasons shall promptly be notified to the entity seeking approval as a regulated agent; (d) a regulated agent shall not be considered as approved until its details are listed in the "Union database on supply chain security".
(a) screened in accordance with point 6.2; or (b) accepted for storage under the regulated agent's exclusive responsibility, not identifiable as shipment for carriage on an aircraft before selection, and selected autonomously without any intervention of the consignor or any person or entity other than those appointed and trained by the regulated agent for that purpose.
(a) the unique alphanumeric identifier of the regulated agent as received from the appropriate authority; (b) a unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the (house or master) air waybill; (c) the content of the consignment, except for consignments listed in points 6.2.1(d) and (e) of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005; (d) the security status of the consignment, stating: "SPX", meaning secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft, or "SCO", meaning secure for all-cargo and all-mail aircraft only, or "SHR", meaning secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft in accordance with high risk requirements;
(e) the reason why the security status was issued, stating: (i) "KC", meaning received from known consignor; or (ii) "AC", meaning received from account consignor; or (iii) "RA", meaning selected by a regulated agent; or (iv) the means or method of screening used, as follows: hand search (PHS); X-ray equipment (XRY); EDS equipment (EDS); explosive detection dogs (EDD) ETD equipment (ETD); visual check (VCK); metal detection equipment (CMD); any other method (AOM) in accordance with point 6.2.1.6 where the method used shall be specified; or
(v) the grounds for exempting the consignment from screening;
(f) the name of the person who issued the security status, or an equivalent identification, and the date and time of issue; (g) the unique identifier received from the appropriate authority, of any regulated agent who has accepted the security status given to a consignment by another regulated agent.
(a) the regulated agent performing the consolidation retains the information required under points 6.3.2.6(a) to (g) for each individual consignment for the duration of the flight(s) or for 24 hours, whichever is the longer; and (b) the documentation accompanying the consolidation includes the alphanumeric identifier of the regulated agent who performed the consolidation, a unique identifier of the consolidation and its security status.
(a) the applicant shall seek approval from the appropriate authority of the Member State in which its site is located. The applicant shall submit a security programme to the appropriate authority concerned. The programme shall describe the methods and procedures which are to be followed by the consignor in order to comply with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. The programme shall also describe how compliance with these methods and procedures is to be monitored by the consignor itself. The applicant shall be provided with the "Guidance for known consignors" as contained in Attachment 6-B and the "Validation checklist for known consignors" as contained in Attachment 6-C; (b) the appropriate authority, or EU aviation security validator acting on its behalf, shall examine the security programme and then make an on-site verification of the sites specified in order to assess whether the applicant complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 and its implementing acts. In order to assess whether the applicant complies with these requirements, the appropriate authority, or EU aviation security validator acting on its behalf, shall make use of the "Validation checklist for known consignors" as contained in Attachment 6-C. This checklist includes a declaration of commitments which shall be signed by the applicant's legal representative or by the person responsible for security at the site. Once the validation checklist is completed, the information contained in the checklist shall be handled as classified information. The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned or retained by the EU aviation security validator and made available to the appropriate authority concerned; (c) an examination of the site of the applicant by the relevant customs authority in accordance with Article 14n of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 shall be considered as an on-site verification if it took place not earlier than 3 years before the date on which the applicant seeks approval as a known consignor. In those cases, the applicant shall complete the information required in Part One of the "Validation checklist for known consignors" as contained in Attachment 6-C and send it to the appropriate authority jointly with the declaration of commitments which shall be signed by the applicant's legal representative or by the person responsible for security at the site. The AEO certificate and the relevant assessment of the customs authorities shall be made available by the applicant for further inspection. The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned or retained by the EU aviation security validator and made available on request to the appropriate authority concerned; (d) if the appropriate authority is satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b) or (a) and (c), as applicable, it shall ensure that the necessary details of the consignor are entered into the "Union database on supply chain security" not later than the next working day. When making the database entry the appropriate authority shall give each approved site a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format. If the appropriate authority is not satisfied with the information provided under points (a) and (b) or (a) and (c), as applicable, then the reasons shall promptly be notified to the entity seeking approval as a known consignor; (e) a known consignor shall not be considered as approved until its details are listed in the "Union database on supply chain security".
(a) there is a level of security on the site or at the premises sufficient to protect identifiable air cargo and identifiable air mail from unauthorised interference; and (b) all staff implementing security controls are recruited and trained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11 and all staff with access to identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail to which the required security controls have been applied have been recruited and subject to security awareness training in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11; and (c) during production, packing, storage, despatch and/or transportation, as appropriate, identifiable air cargo and identifiable air mail is protected from unauthorised interference or tampering.
the company details, including the bona fide business address; and the nature of the business; and contact details, including those of the person(s) responsible for security; and VAT reference number or company registration number; and signed "Declaration of commitments — account consignor" as contained in Attachment 6-D.
(a) the consignments shall be packed or sealed by the regulated agent, known consignor or account consignor so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident; where this is not possible alternative protection measures that ensure the integrity of the consignment shall be taken; and (b) the cargo load compartment of the vehicle in which the consignments are to be transported shall be locked or sealed or curtain sided vehicles shall be secured with TIR cords so as to ensure that any tampering would be evident, or the load area of flatbed vehicles shall be kept under observation; and (c) the haulier declaration as contained in Attachment 6-E shall be agreed by the haulier who has entered into the transport agreement with the regulated agent, known consignor or account consignor, unless the haulier is itself approved as a regulated agent. The signed declaration shall be retained by the regulated agent, known consignor or account consignor on whose behalf the transport is carried out. On request, a copy of the signed declaration shall also be made available to the regulated agent or air carrier receiving the consignment or to the appropriate authority concerned.
(a) they are physically protected so as to prevent the introduction of a prohibited article; or (b) they are not left unattended and access is limited to persons involved in the protection and loading of cargo and mail onto an aircraft.
(a) by the appropriate authority of the Member State that issued the air carrier's Air Operator's Certificate; (b) by the appropriate authority of the Member State listed in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EC) No 748/2009 Commission Regulation (EC) No 748/2009 of 5 August 2009 on the list of aircraft operators which performed an aviation activity listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC on or after1 January 2006 specifying the administering Member State for each aircraft operator (OJ L 219, 22.8.2009, p. 1 ).(c) by the appropriate authority of the Member State where the air carrier has its major base of operations in the Union, or any other appropriate authority of the Union by agreement with that appropriate authority, for air carriers not holding an Air Operator's Certificate issued by a Member State and not listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 748/2009.
(a) the nomination of a person with overall responsibility on the air carrier's behalf for the implementation of cargo or mail security provisions in respect of the relevant cargo operation; and (b) an EU aviation security validation report confirming the implementation of security measures.
(a) the air carrier holds an active ACC3 status at the relevant third country location, or has held an ACC3 status, provided it has not expired before 1 February 2020 ;(b) the air carrier applies for the new status to the appropriate authority as identified in point 6.8.1.1 or holding the responsibility for the designation due to expire, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond the responsibility of the air carrier that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.2; (c) the air carrier submits its security programme that is relevant and complete in respect of all points set out in Attachment 6-G, or confirms that the current programme is still up to date; (d) the air carrier submits a signed declaration where it confirms the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the current or expired ACC3 status; (e) the designation of an air carrier as ACC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the current or previous expiry, as appropriate; (f) the application, the air carrier security programme and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format.
(a) an examination of the air carrier's security programme ensuring its relevance and completeness in respect of all points set out in Attachment 6-G; and (b) verification of the implementation of aviation security measures in respect of the relevant cargo operations by using the checklist set out in Attachment 6-C3.
(1) At the airport from which the air carrier has relevant cargo operations before ACC3 designation can be granted for that airport. If the EU aviation security validation thereupon establishes the non-implementation of one or more of the objectives listed in the checklist set out in Attachment 6-C3, the appropriate authority shall not designate the air carrier as ACC3 for the relevant cargo operations without proof of the implementation of measures by the air carrier rectifying the deficiency identified. (2) At a representative number of airports with relevant cargo operations of an air carrier before ACC3 designation is granted for all airports with relevant cargo operations of that air carrier. The following conditions apply: (a) this option is requested by an air carrier which operates several relevant air cargo operations; and (b) the appropriate authority has verified that the air carrier applies an internal security quality assurance programme that is equivalent to EU aviation security validation; and (c) the representative number shall be at least 3 or 5 %, whichever is the higher, and all airports situated in a high risk origin; and (d) the appropriate authority has agreed to a roadmap that ensures EU aviation security validations for every year of the designation at additional airports for which ACC3 designation will be granted or until all airports are validated. Those validations shall each year be at least equal in number to those required in (c). The roadmap shall state the reasons underpinning the choice of additional airports; and (e) all ACC3 designations shall end on the same day; and (f) where one of the EU aviation security validations agreed under the roadmap establishes the non-implementation of one or more of the objectives listed in the checklist set out in Attachment 6-C3, the designating appropriate authority shall require proof of the implementation of measures rectifying the deficiency identified at that airport, and, depending on the seriousness of the deficiency, request: EU aviation security validation of all airports for which ACC3 designation is required in accordance with point 6.8.2.2.1 within a deadline set by the appropriate authority, or twice the number of the EU aviation security validations established under (d) per each of the remaining years of ACC3 designations.
(a) the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an EU aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3) and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or (b) the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an EU aviation security validated known consignor (KC3) and the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; or (c) the required security controls have been applied to the consignment by an account consignor (AC3) under the responsibility of the ACC3 or of an EU aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3), the consignment has been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading, and it is not carried on a passenger aircraft; or (d) the consignment is exempted from screening in accordance with point (d) of point 6.1.1 and protected from unauthorised interference from the time that it became identifiable air cargo or identifiable air mail and until loading.
(a) transfer and transit cargo or mail that screening in accordance with point 6.8.3.2 or security controls have been applied by itself or by an EU aviation security validated entity at the point of origin or elsewhere in the supply chain and such consignments have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading; and (b) high risk cargo and mail that screening in accordance with point 6.7 has been applied by itself or by an EU aviation security validated entity at the point of origin or elsewhere in the supply chain, that such consignments have been labelled SHR and have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those security controls were applied and until loading.
(a) verifying whether or not the unique alphanumeric identifier of the entity delivering the consignments is indicated on the accompanying documentation; and (b) confirming that the air carrier or entity delivering the consignment is listed as active in the Union database on supply chain security for the specified airport or site, as appropriate.
(a) the unique alphanumeric identifier of the ACC3; and (b) the security status of the consignment as referred to in point (d) of point 6.3.2.6 and issued by an EU aviation security validated regulated agent (RA3); and (c) the unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the house or master air waybill, when applicable; and (d) the content of the consignment, or indication of consolidation where applicable; and (e) the reasons for issuing the security status, including the means or method of screening used or the grounds for exempting the consignment from screening, using the standards adopted in the Consignment Security Declaration scheme.
(a) the appropriate authority of the Member State responsible for the ACC3 designation of an air carrier at the third country airport where the applicant handles EU bound cargo; or (b) where there is no ACC3 designated air carrier in that country, the appropriate authority of the Member State responsible for the approval of the EU aviation security validator performing, or having performed, the validation.
(a) the nomination of a person with overall responsibility on the entity's behalf for the implementation of cargo or mail security provisions in respect of the relevant cargo operation; and (b) an EU aviation security validation report confirming the implementation of security measures.
(a) the entity holds an active RA3 or KC3 status, or has held a RA3 or KC3 status, provided it has not expired before 1 February 2020 ;(b) the entity applies for the new status to the appropriate authority currently holding the responsibility for its designation that is due to expire or has expired, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond the responsibility of the entity that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.5; (c) the entity submits its security programme that is relevant and complete in respect of the operations performed, or confirms that the current programme is still up to date; (d) the entity submits a signed declaration where it confirms the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the current or expired RA3 or KC3 status; (e) the designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the current or previous expiry, as applicable; (f) the application, the entity’s security programme and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format.
(a) the entity applies for the RA3 or KC3 status to the Commission, confirming the existence of objective reasons beyond its responsibility that impede or delay the fulfilment of the requirements of point 6.8.5; (b) the entity submits a signed declaration where it confirms both the commitment to continue the full and effective implementation of security requirements for which it had obtained the expired RA3 or KC3 status, and that its security programme is still up to date; (c) the application and the declaration of commitment are submitted either in writing or in electronic format; (d) the designation of an entity as RA3 or KC3 under this point is granted for a period not exceeding six months from the date of the previous expiry.
(a) the ACC3's security programme shall set out details of security controls implemented on its behalf by third country entities from which it accepts cargo or mail directly for carriage into the Union. The EU aviation security validation of the ACC3 shall validate the security controls applied by those entities; or (b) the third country entities shall submit the relevant cargo handling activities to an EU aviation security validation at intervals not exceeding three years. The EU aviation security validation shall consist of the following: (i) an examination of the entity's security programme ensuring its relevance and completeness in respect of the operations performed; and (ii) on-site verification of the implementation of aviation security measures in respect of the relevant cargo operations.
(a) the company details, including the bona fide business address; and (b) the nature of the business, excluding business sensitive information; and (c) contact details, including those of the person(s) responsible for security; and (d) the company registration number, if applicable; and (e) where available, the validation report; and (f) the unique alphanumeric identifier attributed in the Union database on supply chain security.
(a) the relevant aviation security operations of the network, including transport services between sites, are covered by a single security programme or by standardised security programmes; and (b) the implementation of the security programme(s) is subject to a single internal security quality assurance programme that is equivalent to EU aviation security validation; and (c) before designation of the network as EU aviation security regulated agent, the following sites of the entity have been subject to an EU aviation security validation: (i) the site(s) from which cargo or mail is directly delivered to an ACC3, and (ii) at least two or 20 % of the sites of the network, whichever is the higher, from which cargo or mail is fed to site(s) referred to in point (i), and (iii) all sites located in third countries listed in Attachment 6-I to Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.
(a) inform the air carrier or entity concerned promptly, request comments and appropriate measures rectifying the serious deficiency; and (b) promptly inform the other Member States and the Commission.
(a) deactivate the status as ACC3, RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the Union database on supply chain security; or (b) request the appropriate authority responsible for the designation to deactivate the status as ACC3, RA3 or KC3 of the operator or entity in the Union database on supply chain security.
(a) at the request of or in agreement with the air carrier or the entity; or (b) where the ACC3, the RA3 or the KC3 does not pursue relevant cargo operations and does not react to a request for comments or otherwise obstructs the assessment of risk to aviation.
to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the company's security programme is true and accurate, the practices and procedures set out in this security programme will be implemented and maintained at all sites covered by the programme, this security programme will be adjusted and adapted to comply with all future relevant changes to Union legislation, unless [name of company] informs [name of appropriate authority] that it no longer wishes to trade as a regulated agent, [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] in writing of: (a) minor changes to its security programme, such as company name, person responsible for security or contact details, change of person requiring access to the "Union database on supply chain security", promptly and at least within 10 working days; and (b) major planned changes, such as new screening procedures, major building works which might affect its compliance with relevant Union legislation or change of site/address, at least 15 working days prior to their commencement/the planned change,
in order to ensure compliance with relevant Union legislation, [name of company] will cooperate fully with all inspections, as required, and provide access to all documents, as requested by inspectors, [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] of any serious security breaches and of any suspicious circumstances which may be relevant to air cargo/air mail security, in particular any attempt to conceal prohibited articles in consignments, [name of company] will ensure that all relevant staff receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and are aware of their security responsibilities under the company's security programme; and [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] if: (a) it ceases trading; (b) it no longer deals with air cargo/air mail; or (c) it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation.
(a) the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named (b) there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security (c) your company ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/air mail or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant EU legislation.
(a) they are separated from consignments which it has originated; and (b) the origin is clearly indicated on the consignment or on accompanying documentation.
Items marked "(*)" are required data and MUST be completed. If the answer to any question in bold type isNO , the validationMUST be assessed as aFAIL . This does not apply where the questions do not apply.The overall assessment can only be assessed as a PASS after the consignor has signed the declaration of commitments on the last page.The original declaration of commitments must be retained by or made available to the appropriate authority until the validation expires. A copy of the declaration should also be given to the consignor.
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I will accept unannounced inspections by the appropriate authority's inspectors for the purpose of monitoring these standards. If the inspector discovers any serious lapses in security, this could lead to the withdrawal of my status as known consignor. I will provide [name of appropriate authority] with the relevant details promptly but at least within 10 working days if: the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named at point 1.10; there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security; and the company ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/air mail or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation.
I will maintain standards of security until the subsequent on-site validation visit and/or inspection. I shall accept full responsibility for this declaration.
the completed checklist signed by the EU aviation security validator and where applicable commented by the validated entity; and the declaration of commitments (Attachment 6-H2 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998) signed by the validated entity; and an independence declaration (Attachment 11-A to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998) in respect of the entity validated signed by the EU aviation security validator.
All applicable and relevant parts of the checklist must be completed, in accordance with the business model and operations of the entity being validated. Where no information is available, this must be explained. After each part, the EU aviation security validator shall conclude if and to what extent the objectives of this part are met.
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| Previous RA3 registration number, where available | |
| AEO certificate or C-TPAT status or other certifications, where available | |
| Name | |
| Company/Organisation/Authority | |
| Unique alphanumeric identifier (UAI) | |
| Email address | |
| Telephone number — including international codes | |
| Name | |
| Company number (for example, commercial register identification number, if applicable) | |
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| State (where relevant) | |
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| P.O. Box address, if applicable | |
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(a) physical screening which shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment; (b) other security controls, part of a supply chain security process, that reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment and which have been applied by another RA3, KC3 or AC3 designated by the RA3.
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| Is the security programme submitted and/or approved by the appropriate authority of the state of the entity? If YES please describe the process. | |
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| If NO, describe why detailing the reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify the reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the management system and explain if it is approved, checked or provided by the appropriate authority or another entity. | |
| If NO, explain how the entity ensures that security controls are applied in the required manner. | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
(a) have been subject to initial and recurrent pre-employment checks or background checks, which are at least in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities of the RA3 premises validated; and (b) have completed initial and recurrent security training to be aware of their security responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities of the RA3 premises validated.
A background check means a check of a person's identity and previous experience, including where legally permissible, any criminal history as part of the assessment of an individual's suitability to implement a security control and/or for unescorted access to a security restricted area (ICAO Annex 17 definition). A pre-employment check shall establish the person's identity on the basis of documentary evidence, cover employment, education and any gaps during at least the preceding five years, and require the person to sign a declaration detailing any criminal history in all states of residence during at least the preceding 5 years (Union definition).
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| If YES, indicate the number of preceding years taken into account for the pre-employment check and state which entity carries it out. | |
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| If YES, indicate the number of preceding years taken into account for the pre-employment check and state which entity carries it out. | |
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| If YES, describe the elements and duration of the training | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the elements and durations of training courses. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, specify the elements and the frequency of the recurrent training | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator | |
(a) the company details, including the bona fide business address; (b) the nature of the business, excluding business sensitive information; (c) contact details, including those of the person(s) responsible for security; (d) the company registration number, if applicable; (e) where available, the validation report; (f) the unique alphanumeric identifier attributed in the Union database on supply chain security.
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| If YES, how? | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
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| If YES, describe the procedure and the safeguards required by the entity from the consignor. | |
| YES or NO — explain | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the procedure | |
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| If YES, describe by which means (for example, using seals, locks, inspection) | |
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| If YES, how? | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
| YES or NO | |
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| If NO, provide details | |
| Specify, including details of equipment used for screening air cargo and air mail (such as manufacturer, type, software version, standard, serial number) for all the methods deployed. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, provide details | |
| If NO, give details specifying the approval of the equipment and date thereof, as well as any indications that it complies with EU equipment standards. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the entire process and the related documentation supporting the assessment | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the entire process and the related documentation supporting the assessment | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe how it is ensured that the screening method selected is employed to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process of resolving alarms to reasonably ensure the absence of prohibited articles. | |
| If NO, describe what happens to the consignment | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, detail | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, indicate procedures applied | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe how security status is issued and in which document | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
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| If NO, specify reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
(a) the unique alphanumeric identifier received from the designating appropriate authority; and (b) the unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the (house or master) air waybill, when applicable; and (c) the content of the consignment; and (d) the security status, indicated as follows: "SPX", which means secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft, or "SCO", which means secure for all-cargo and all-mail aircraft only, or "SHR", which means secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft in accordance with high risk requirements.
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, explain | |
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| If NO, explain | |
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| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, specify how | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, please describe what kind of security controls (such as pre-employment check, background check) and what kind of training (such as security awareness training). | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator | |
1. has succeeded in complying with the objectives referred to in this checklist. A validation report shall be delivered to the designating appropriate authority and to the validated entity within a maximum of one month after the on-site verification; 2. has failed in complying with the objectives referred to in this checklist. In that case, the entity is not authorised to deliver secured air cargo or mail for EU or EEA destination to an ACC3 or to another RA3. It shall receive a copy of the completed checklist stating the deficiencies.
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the completed checklist signed by the EU aviation security validator and where applicable commented by the validated entity; and the declaration of commitments (Attachment 6-H1 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998) signed by the validated entity; and an independence declaration (Attachment 11-A to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998) in respect of the entity validated signed by the EU aviation security validator.
All applicable and relevant parts of the checklist must be completed, in accordance with the business model and operations of the entity being validated. Where no information is available, this must be explained. After each part, the EU aviation security validator shall conclude if and to what extent the objectives of this part are met.
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| Name | |
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| Email address | |
| Telephone number — including international codes | |
| Name | |
| AOC (Air Operators Certificate) issued in (name of State): | |
| International Air Transport Association (IATA) code or International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) code if IATA code does not exist for. Specify which code applies. | |
| State responsible for designating air carrier as ACC3 | |
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| IATA or ICAO code for the airport | |
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| Email address | |
| Telephone number — including international codes | |
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physical screening which shall be of a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment, or other security controls which are part of a supply chain security process that reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment applied by EU aviation security validated regulated agents or known consignors or by an account consignor designated by itself or by an EU aviation security validated regulated agent.
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| If YES, describe the process | |
| If YES, provide details | |
| If NO, which entities not covered by the air carrier's security programme apply security controls to air cargo or mail carried by this air carrier into the EU or EEA? | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If NO, provide details | |
| If YES, describe the elements of the programme and how it has been put in place | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator | |
(a) description of measures for air cargo and mail; (b) procedures for acceptance; (c) regulated agent scheme and criteria; (d) known consignor scheme and criteria; (e) account consignor scheme and criteria; (f) standard of screening; (g) location of screening; (h) details of screening equipment; (i) details of operator or service provider; (j) list of exemptions from security screening; (k) treatment of high risk cargo and mail.
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| Has the programme been submitted to an EU or EEA appropriate authority at an earlier stage? If YES was it for ACC3 designation? Other purposes? | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, describe why detailing the reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, describe why detailing the reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
have been subject to initial and recurrent pre-employment checks or background checks, which are at least in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities of the airport validated, and have completed initial and recurrent security training to be aware of their security responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities of the airport validated.
A background check means a check of a person's identity and previous experience, including where legally permissible, any criminal history as part of the assessment of an individual's suitability to implement a security control or for unescorted access to a security restricted area (ICAO Annex 17 definition). A pre-employment check shall establish the person's identity on the basis of documentary evidence, cover employment, education and any gaps during at least the preceding five years, and require the person to sign a declaration detailing any criminal history in all states of residence during at least the preceding five years (Union definition).
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, indicate the number of preceding years taken into account for the pre-employment check and state which entity carries it out. | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, indicate the number of preceding years taken into account for the pre-employment check and state which entity carries it out. | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the elements and duration of the training | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the elements and durations of training courses. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, specify the elements and the frequency of the recurrent training | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
(a) confirmation that the entity delivering the consignment is listed as active in the Union database on supply chain security for the specified airport or site; (b) verification that the Union database unique alphanumeric identifier of the entity delivering the consignment is indicated on the accompanying documentation; (c) in case of consignments received from an account consignor, verification that the entity is in listed in the air carrier's database. If there is no indication on the accompanying documentation of the identifier, or if the air carrier or entity delivering the consignments is not listed as active in the Union database on supply chain security, or in the case of account consignors the entity is not in the air carrier's database, it shall be deemed that no security controls have previously been applied, and the consignments shall be screened by the ACC3 or by another EU aviation security validated RA3 before being loaded onto the aircraft; (d) verification of whether the consignment is delivered by a person nominated by the EU aviation security validated regulated agent or known consignor as listed in its database or an account consignor of such a regulated agent or designated by the air carrier itself; (e) the person nominated shall correspond to the person tasked to deliver the air cargo or air mail to the air carrier. The person delivering the consignment to the air carrier shall present an identity card, passport, driving license or other document, which includes his or her photograph and which has been issued or is recognised by the national authority; (f) where applicable, verification of whether the consignment is presented with all the required security information (air waybill and security status information on paper or by electronic means, description of the consignment and unique identifier thereof, reasons for issuing the security status, means or methods of screening or grounds for exemption from screening) that corresponds to the air cargo and mail consignments being delivered; (g) verification of whether the consignment is free from any signs of tampering; and (h) verification of whether the consignment has to be treated as high risk cargo and mail (HRCM).
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the procedure | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the procedure and the safeguards required by the air carrier from the consignor. | |
| YES or NO — explain | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the procedure | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe (such as seals, locks). | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how is it established? | |
| If NO, what controls are applied to ensure security of EU or EEA bound cargo and mail? | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how is it established? | |
| If NO, what controls are applied to ensure security of EU or EEA bound cargo and mail? | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
the status of the involved entity (regulated agent or known consignor), the company details, including the bona fide business address, the nature of the business, excluding business sensitive information, contact details, including those of the person(s) responsible for security, the unique alphanumeric identifier attributed in the Union database on supply chain security, or in case the entity is an AC3 the company registration number.
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the procedure | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the database | |
| If NO, explain why | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, explain | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If NO, provide details | |
| Specify, including details of equipment used for screening air cargo and air mail (such as manufacturer, type, software version, standard, serial number) for all the methods deployed | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, provide details | |
| If NO, give details specifying the approval of the equipment and date thereof, as well as any indications that it complies with EU equipment standards | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the entire process and the related documentation supporting the assessment | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the entire process and the related documentation supporting the assessment | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe how it is ensured that the screening method selected is employed to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in the consignment | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process of resolving alarms to reasonably ensure the absence of prohibited articles. | |
| If NO, describe what happens to the consignment. | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, detail | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, indicate procedures applied | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe how security status is issued and in which document | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
| If YES, provide details | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe how it is protected | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO specify reason | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
(a) the unique alphanumeric identifier received from the designating appropriate authority; and (b) the unique identifier of the consignment, such as the number of the (house or master) air waybill, when applicable; and (c) the content of the consignment; and (d) the security status, indicated as follows: "SPX", which means secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft, or "SCO", which means secure for all-cargo and all-mail aircraft only, or "SHR", which means secure for passenger, all-cargo and all-mail aircraft in accordance with high risk requirements.
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the content of the documentation | |
| If NO, explain why and how the cargo or mail is treated as "secure" by the air carrier if it is loaded onto an aircraft | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, explain why | |
| YES or NO | |
| Describe how this is specified | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO specify reason | |
| Comments from the air carrier | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
(1) the air carrier security programme is in compliance with Attachment 6-G to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and the on-site verification confirms compliance with the objective of the checklist; or (2) the air carrier security programme is in compliance with Attachment 6-G to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 but the on-site verification does not confirm compliance with the objective of the checklist; or (3) the air carrier security programme is not in compliance with Attachment 6-G to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 but the on-site verification confirms compliance with the objective of the checklist; or (4) the air carrier security programme is not in compliance with Attachment 6-G to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and the on-site verification does not confirm compliance with the objective of the checklist.
| 1, 2, 3 or 4 | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator | |
| Comments from the air carrier |
| Name of entity | Name of contact person | Position of contact person | Date of visit or interview |
|---|---|---|---|
the completed checklist signed by the EU aviation security validator and where applicable commented by the validated entity; and the declaration of commitments (Attachment 6-H3 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998) signed by the validated entity; and an independence declaration (Attachment 11-A to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998) in respect of the entity validated signed by the EU aviation security validator.
| Use exact date format, such as from | |
| dd/mm/yyyy | |
| dd/mm/yyyy | |
| Previous KC3 registration number, where available | |
| AEO certificate or C-TPAT status or other certifications, where available | |
| Name | |
| Company/Organisation/Authority | |
| Unique alphanumeric identifier (UAI) | |
| Email address | |
| Telephone number — including international codes | |
| Name | |
| Company number (for example commercial register identification number, if applicable) | |
| Number/Unit/Building | |
| Street | |
| Town | |
| Postcode | |
| State (where relevant) | |
| Country | |
| P.O. Box address, if applicable | |
| Number/Unit/Building | |
| Street | |
| Town | |
| Postcode | |
| State (where relevant) | |
| Country | |
| P.O. Box address, if applicable | |
| What is the nature of business(es) — type of cargo processed in the applicant's premises? | |
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| Number | |
| Name | |
| Job title | |
| Email address | |
| Telephone number — including international codes | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, go directly to point 2.5 | |
| Date — use exact format dd/mm/yyyy | |
| Version | |
| Is the security programme submitted to or approved by the appropriate authority of the state in which the entity is located? If YES, please describe the process. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, describe why, detailing the reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify the reasons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the process | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the management system and explain if it is approved, checked or provided by the appropriate authority or other entity. | |
| If NO, explain how the entity ensures that security controls are applied in the required manner. | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
| Describe | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
(a) have been subject to initial and recurrent pre-employment checks or background checks, which are at least in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities of the KC3 premises validated; and (b) have completed initial and recurrent security training to be aware of their security responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities of the KC3 premises validated.
A background check means a check of a person's identity and previous experience, including where legally permissible, any criminal history as part of the assessment of an individual's suitability to implement a security control or for unescorted access to a security restricted area (ICAO Annex 17 definition). A pre-employment check shall establish the person's identity on the basis of documentary evidence, cover employment, education and any gaps during at least the preceding five years, and require the person to sign a declaration detailing any criminal history in all states of residence during at least the preceding 5 years (Union definition).
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, indicate the number of preceding years taken into account for the pre-employment check and state which entity carries it out. | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, indicate the number of preceding years taken into account for the pre-employment check and state which entity carries it out. | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe the elements and duration of the training | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, specify the elements and the frequency of the recurrent training | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
physical obstacles such as fencing or barriers, technology using alarms and/or CCTV systems, human security such as staff dedicated to carry out surveillance activities.
| YES or NO | |
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| YES or NO | |
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| YES or NO | |
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| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how the access is controlled and limited to authorised persons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how it is supervised | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how the access is controlled and limited to authorised persons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how it is supervised | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| Describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe which process is used to make the packaging tamper evident, for example by use of numbered seals, special stamps or security tape. | |
| If NO, describe what protection measures that ensure the integrity of the consignments are taken. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how the access is controlled and limited to authorised persons | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| If NO, explain how the entity ensures that the finished and packed EU or EEA bound air cargo and air mail is protected against unauthorised interference and any tampering. | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how the access is controlled and limited to authorised persons | |
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| YES or NO | |
| If YES, explain how it is supervised | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, describe | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
(a) they are separated from consignments which it has originated; and (b) the origin is clearly indicated on the consignment or an accompanying documentation.
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how are these consignments kept separate from the company's own cargo or mail and how are they identified to the regulated agent or haulier? | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator. |
(a) the unique alphanumeric identifier received from the designating appropriate authority; and (b) the content of the consignment.
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, explain | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reason | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, how | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, specify how | |
| YES or NO | |
| YES or NO | |
| If YES, please describe what kind of security controls (for example, pre-employment check, background check) and what kind of training (for example, security awareness training, etc.) | |
| YES or NO | |
| If NO, specify reasons | |
| Comments from the entity | |
| Comments from the EU aviation security validator |
(1) has succeeded in complying with the objectives referred to in this checklist. A validation report shall be delivered to the designating appropriate authority and to the validated entity within a maximum of one month after the on-site verification; (2) has failed in complying with the objectives referred to in this checklist. In that case, the entity is not authorised to deliver air cargo or mail for EU or EEA destination to an ACC3 or RA3 without it being screened by an authorised party. It shall receive a copy of the completed checklist stating the deficiencies.
| 1 or 2 | |
| Comments from EU aviation security validator | |
| Comments from the entity |
| Name of entity | Name of contact person | Position of contact person | Date of visit or interview |
|---|---|---|---|
(a) the consignments shall be sealed before transportation; and (b) the haulier declaration as contained in Attachment 6-E shall be agreed by the haulier who transports on behalf of the account consignor.
(a) they are separated from consignments which it has originated; and (b) the origin is clearly indicated on the consignment or on accompanying documentation.
[name of company] complies with these "Aviation security instructions for account consignors", [name of company] ensures that these instructions are communicated to staff with access to air cargo/air mail, [name of company] keeps air cargo/air mail secure until it is handed over to the regulated agent, [name of company] accepts that consignments may be subject to security controls, including screening, and [name of company] accepts unannounced inspections at its premises by the appropriate authority of the Member State in which it is located in order to assess whether [name of company] complies with these instructions.
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, known consignor or account 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, known consignor or account 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.
(a) description of measures for air cargo and mail; (b) procedures for acceptance; (c) regulated agent scheme and criteria; (d) known consignor scheme and criteria; (e) account consignor scheme and criteria; (f) standard of screening; (g) location of screening; (h) details of screening equipment; (i) details of operator or service provider; (j) list of exemptions from security screening; (k) treatment of high risk air cargo and mail.
(1) [name of air carrier] will accept appropriate follow-up action for the purpose of monitoring the standards confirmed by the report. (2) I will provide the designating appropriate authority with the relevant details promptly but at least within 15 days if: (a) any changes to [name of air carrier] security programme occur; (b) the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named in point 1.7 of Attachment 6-C3 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; (c) there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security; (d) the air carrier ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo or mail bound to the Union, or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation that have been validated in this report.
(3) [name of air carrier] will maintain the security level confirmed in this report as compliant with the objective set out in the checklist and, where appropriate, implement and apply any additional security measures required to be designated ACC3 where security standards were identified as insufficient, until the subsequent validation of [name of air carrier] activities. (4) [name of air carrier] will inform the designating appropriate authority in case it is not able to request, obtain or ensure the application of appropriate security controls in respect of cargo or mail it accepts for carriage into the EU or EEA area, or it cannot exercise effective oversight on its supply chain.
(1) [name of entity] will accept appropriate follow-up action for the purpose of monitoring the standards confirmed by the report. (2) I will provide the designating appropriate authority with the relevant details promptly but at least within 15 days if: (a) any changes to [name of entity] security programme occur; (b) the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named in point 1.9 of Attachment 6-C2 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; (c) there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security; (d) the company ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo or mail bound to the European Union, or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation that have been validated in this report.
(3) [name of entity] will maintain the security level confirmed in this report as compliant with the objective set out in the checklist and, where appropriate, implement and apply any additional security measures required to be designated RA3 where security standards were identified as insufficient, until the subsequent validation of [name of entity] activities. (4) [name of entity] will inform the ACC3s and RA3s to which it delivers secured air cargo and/or air mail if [name of entity] ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/air mail or can no longer meet the requirements validated in this report.
(1) [name of entity] will accept appropriate follow-up action for the purpose of monitoring the standards confirmed by the report; (2) I will provide the designating appropriate authority with the relevant details promptly but at least within 15 days if: (a) any changes to [name of entity] security programme occur; (b) the overall responsibility for security is assigned to anyone other than the person named in point 1.9 of Attachment 6-C4 to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; (c) there are any other changes to premises or procedures likely to significantly impact on security; (d) the company ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/mail bound to the European Union, or can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation that have been validated in this report.
(3) [name of entity] will maintain the security level confirmed in this report as compliant with the objective set out in the checklist and, where appropriate, implement and apply any additional security measures required to be designated KC3 where security standards were identified as insufficient, until the subsequent validation of [name of entity] activities. (4) [name of entity] will inform the ACC3s and RA3s to which it delivers secured air cargo and/or air mail if [name of entity] ceases trading, no longer deals with air cargo/air mail or can no longer meet the requirements validated in this report.
(a) cabin baggage; and (b) items carried by persons other than passengers; and (c) air carrier mail and air carrier materials.
(a) the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by an air carrier that delivers these to its own aircraft and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until delivery at the aircraft; or (b) the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by a regulated supplier and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until arrival at the security restricted area or, where applicable, until delivery to the air carrier or another regulated supplier; or (c) the required security controls have been applied to the supplies by a known supplier and the supplies have been protected from unauthorised interference from the time that those controls were applied until delivery to the air carrier or regulated supplier.
(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).
(a) the entity shall seek approval from the appropriate authority of the Member State in which its site is located in order to be granted the status of regulated supplier. The applicant shall submit a security programme to the appropriate authority concerned. The programme shall describe the methods and procedures which are to be followed by the supplier in order to comply with the requirements of point 8.1.5. The programme shall also describe how compliance with these methods and procedures is to be monitored by the supplier itself. The applicant shall also submit the "Declaration of commitments — regulated supplier of in-flight supplies" as contained in Attachment 8-A. This declaration shall be signed by the legal representative or by the person responsible for security. The signed declaration shall be retained by the appropriate authority concerned; (b) the appropriate authority, or an EU aviation security validator acting on its behalf, shall examine the security programme and then make an on-site verification of the sites specified in order to assess whether the applicant complies with the requirements of point 8.1.5; (c) if the appropriate authority is satisfied with the information provided in accordance with points (a) and (b), it shall ensure that the necessary details of the regulated supplier are entered into the Union database on supply chain security not later than the next working day. When making the database entry the appropriate authority shall give each approved site a unique alphanumeric identifier in the standard format. If the appropriate authority is not satisfied, the reasons shall promptly be notified to the entity seeking approval as a regulated supplier; (d) a regulated supplier shall not be considered as approved until its details are listed in the Union database on supply chain security.
(a) the "Declaration of commitments — known supplier of in-flight supplies" as contained in Attachment 8-B. This declaration shall be signed by the legal representative; and (b) the security programme covering the security controls as referred to in point 8.1.5.
(a) the relevance and completeness of the security programme in respect of point 8.1.5; and (b) the implementation of the security programme without deficiencies.
(a) an on-site visit of the supplier every 2 years; or (b) regular checks upon reception of supplies delivered by that known supplier, starting after the designation, including: a verification that the person delivering supplies on behalf of the known supplier was properly trained; and a verification that the supplies are properly secured; and screening of the supplies in the same way as supplies coming from an unknown supplier.
These checks must be carried out in an unpredictable manner and take place at least either, once every three months or on 20 % of the known supplier's deliveries to the designating entity. Option (b) may only be used if the appropriate authority defined in its national civil aviation security programme that the validation shall be performed by a person acting on behalf of the designating entity.
(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.
(a) appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and (b) ensure that persons with access to in-flight supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 before being given access to these supplies; and (c) prevent unauthorised access to its premises and in-flight supplies; and (d) reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in in- flight supplies; and (e) apply tamper-evident seals to, or physically protect, all vehicles and/or containers that transport in-flight supplies. Point (e) shall not apply during airside transportation.
to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the company's security programme is true and accurate, the practices and procedures set out in this security programme will be implemented and maintained at all sites covered by the programme, this security programme will be adjusted and adapted to comply with all future relevant changes to Union legislation, unless [name of company] informs [name of appropriate authority] that it no longer wishes to deliver in-flight supplies directly to aircraft (and thus no longer wishes to trade as a regulated supplier), [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] in writing of: (a) minor changes to its security programme, such as company name, person responsible for security or contact details, promptly but at least within 10 working days; and (b) major planned changes, such as new screening procedures, major building works which might affect its compliance with relevant Union legislation or change of site/address, at least 15 working days prior to their commencement/the planned change,
in order to ensure compliance with relevant Union legislation, [name of company] will cooperate fully with all inspections, as required, and provide access to all documents, as requested by inspectors, [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] of any serious security breaches and of any suspicious circumstances which may be relevant to in-flight supplies, in particular any attempt to conceal prohibited articles in supplies, [name of company] will ensure that all relevant staff receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and are aware of their security responsibilities under the company's security programme; and [name of company] will inform [name of appropriate authority] if: (a) it ceases trading; (b) it no longer delivers in-flight supplies directly to aircraft; or (c) it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation.
[name of company] will (a) appoint a person responsible for security in the company; and (b) ensure that persons with access to in-flight supplies receive general security awareness training in accordance with point 11.2.7 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 before being given access to these supplies. In addition, ensure that persons implementing screening of in-flight supplies receive training according to 11.2.3.3 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and persons implementing other security controls in respect of in-flight supplies receive training according to 11.2.3.10 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; and (c) prevent unauthorised access to its premises and in-flight supplies; and (d) reasonably ensure that no prohibited articles are concealed in in-flight supplies; and (e) apply tamper-evident seals to, or physically protect, all vehicles and/or containers that transport in-flight supplies (this point will not apply during airside transportation).
in order to ensure compliance, [name of company] will cooperate fully with all inspections, as required, and provide access to all documents, as requested by inspectors, [name of company] will inform [the air carrier or regulated supplier to whom it delivers in-flight supplies] of any serious security breaches and of any suspicious circumstances which may be relevant to in-flight supplies, in particular any attempt to conceal prohibited articles in supplies, [name of company] will ensure that all relevant staff receive training in accordance with Chapter 11 of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 and are aware of their security responsibilities, and [name of company] will inform [the air carrier or regulated supplier to whom it delivers in-flight supplies] if: (a) it ceases trading; or (b) it can no longer meet the requirements of the relevant Union legislation.
(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.
(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.
(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).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
[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).
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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) 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.
(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.
(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.
(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;
(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.
(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;
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(g) knowledge of conflict management; (h) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used.
(a) knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and how they should be met; (b) knowledge of internal, national, Union and international quality control; (c) ability to motivate others; (d) knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used.
(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.
(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.
(a) an initial certification or approval process; and (b) 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.
(a) classroom and/or computer based training; or (b) on-the-job TIP training, on condition that a TIP library of at least 6000 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.
an image library containing at least 1000 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; orthe 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.
(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.
(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.
(a) the successful completion of a background check in accordance with points 11.1.3 and 11.1.5; (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.
(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 EU 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) shall be recognised by all Member States.
(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.
(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 EU 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 Union and 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.
(a) a completed checklist signed by the EU 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 EU aviation security validation.
(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 EU 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 EU 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 EU checklist. (g) I confirm that I have applied a methodology that allows for separate EU 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.
12.0.1.1. The authority, operator or entity using equipment for the implementation of measures for which it is responsible in accordance with the national civil aviation security programme as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 shall ensure that the equipment meets the standards set out in this Chapter. The information contained in this Chapter and classified in accordance with Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 Commission Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 of 13 March 2015 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 72, 17.3.2015, p. 53 ).12.0.1.2. There shall be routine testing of each piece of security equipment. 12.0.1.3. Equipment manufacturers shall provide a concept of operations and equipment shall be evaluated and used in accordance with it. 12.0.1.4. Where several security equipment are combined, each one has to comply with the defined specifications and meet the standards set out in this Chapter, both used separately and combined as a system. 12.0.1.5. Equipment shall be positioned, installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of equipment manufacturers.
12.0.2.1. Without prejudice to point 12.0.5, the following security equipment may be installed after 1 October 2020 only if it has been granted an "EU Stamp" marking or an "EU Stamp pending" marking status as provided for in points 12.0.2.5 and 12.0.2.6:(a) walk-through metal detection (WTMD) equipment; (b) explosive detection systems (EDS) equipment; (c) explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment; (d) liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) equipment; (e) metal detection equipment (MDE); (f) security scanners; (g) shoe scanner equipment; and (h) explosive vapour detection (EVD) equipment.
12.0.2.2. The Commission shall approve the security equipment listed in 12.0.2.1 and shall grant the "EU Stamp" marking. 12.0.2.3. The "EU Stamp" marking may be granted only to security equipment tested by test centres for which an appropriate authority has the responsibility for quality control measures in accordance with the Common Evaluation Process of the European Civil Aviation Conference. 12.0.2.4. The Commission may grant an "EU Stamp" marking to security equipment only after it has received the test reports for the equipment in question or Level 2 reports by the Common Evaluation Process of the European Civil Aviation Conference. The Commission may request additional information relating to test reports. 12.0.2.5. The Commission may grant an "EU Stamp" marking to security equipment confirmed by the Common Evaluation Process of the European Civil Aviation Conference. Such equipment shall be automatically eligible to the "EU Stamp" marking, and shall receive a temporary "EU Stamp pending" marking status until the final approval. Security equipment with an "EU Stamp pending" marking status shall be allowed for installation and use.
12.0.3.1. Security equipment listed in point 12.0.2.1 for which "EU Stamp" marking has been granted shall be entered into the "Union database on supply chain security — security equipment". 12.0.3.2. The "EU Stamp" marking shall be affixed by manufacturers on security equipment approved by the Commission and visible on one side. 12.0.3.3. Equipment with "EU Stamp" marking shall be installed with hardware and software versions corresponding to its description in the "Union database on supply chain security — security equipment". 12.0.3.4. Without prejudice to points 12.0.4 and 12.0.5, security equipment with "EU Stamp" marking benefits from mutual recognition and shall be recognised for availability, deployment and use in all Member States. 12.0.3.5. The Commission shall maintain the "Union database on supply chain security — security equipment". 12.0.3.6. An entry in the "Union database on supply chain security — security equipment" shall contain the following information: (a) a unique alphanumeric identifier; (b) the manufacturer name; (c) the designation name; (d) the detailed configuration with at least: (i) the hardware version; (ii) the detection algorithm; (iii) if necessary, the system software version; (iv) if necessary, the auxiliary hardware version; and (v) if necessary, the concept of operations version;
(e) the standard obtained; (f) the status of the equipment, stating one of the following: (i) "EU Stamp"; (ii) "EU Stamp pending"; (iii) "EU Stamp suspended"; (iv) "EU Stamp withdrawn"; (v) "EU Stamp obsolete";
(g) the date of issuance of the status of the equipment.
12.0.4.1. On request from Member States or on its own initiative, the Commission can suspend the "EU Stamp" marking and the "EU Stamp pending" marking status of security equipment without prior notice when it receives information indicating that the equipment does not meet the standard for which it has been approved. In doing so, the Commission updates the status in the "Union database on supply chain security — security equipment" accordingly. 12.0.4.2. Security equipment whose "EU Stamp" marking or "EU Stamp pending" marking status has been suspended can no longer be deployed and the pieces already installed shall be operated with the addition of compensatory measures, as appropriate. 12.0.4.3. On request from Member States or on its own initiative, the Commission can withdraw the "EU Stamp" marking or the "EU Stamp pending" marking status of security equipment when it is no longer satisfied that the security equipment meets the standard for which it has been approved. 12.0.4.4. Security equipment whose "EU Stamp" marking or "EU Stamp pending" marking status has been withdrawn or has become obsolete can no longer be operated from the date of issuance of the status as recorded in the "Union database on supply chain security — security equipment". 12.0.4.5. The Commission can reinstate the "EU Stamp" marking or "EU Stamp pending" marking status when it receives information that the equipment meets again the standard for which is has been approved.
12.0.5.1. Member States may derogate from the principle of mutual recognition by applying more stringent measures on security equipment. They shall notify the Commission of these measures, their approvals of security equipment and the steps taken to ensure that security equipment they approve meets the standards set out in this Chapter. 12.0.5.2. Member States may derogate from the principle of mutual recognition by applying their own national approval mechanism of security equipment. They shall notify the Commission of this mechanism, their approvals of equipment and the additional steps taken to ensure that security equipment meets the standards set out in this Chapter. 12.0.5.3. Security equipment approved at national level on the basis of Point 12.0.5.1 or 12.0.5.2 shall not receive the "EU Stamp" marking.
(a) generate an audible and/or visual signal on a percentage of persons passing through the WTMD who did not cause an alarm as referred to in point 12.1.1.1. It shall be possible to set the percentage; and (b) count the number of persons screened, excluding any person that passes through the WTMD in the opposite direction; and (c) count the number of alarms; and (d) calculate the number of alarms as a percentage of the number of screened persons.
when it detects explosive material, and when it detects the presence of an item that prevents explosive material from being detected, and when the contents of a bag or consignment are too dense to be analysed.
(a) the concept of operation must ensure that the screener cannot see the bags or other consignments that are introduced into the x-ray or EDS equipment and cannot determine that a CTI is or might be projected to him/her; and (b) the TIP system and library size shall reasonably ensure that a screener is not exposed to the same CTI again within 12 months.
(a) a library of CTI or FTI; and (b) a means for presenting messages and for messages to be cleared; and (c) a means for recording and presenting the results of the responses of individual screeners.
(a) where the screener responded and a CTI or FTI was projected; (b) where the screener did not respond and a CTI or FTI was projected; (c) where the screener responded and no CTI or FTI was projected; (d) where an attempt to project a CTI or FTI failed and was visible to the screener.
(a) consumables shall not be used beyond the recommendations of the manufacturer of the consumable or if the performance of the consumable appears to have deteriorated through use; (b) ETD equipment shall only be used in an environment for which the equipment has been approved for use.
(a) when it detects threat material; (b) when it detects the presence of an item that prevents threat material from being detected; (c) when it cannot assess whether the LAG is benign or not; (d) when the contents of the screened bag are too dense to be analysed.
(a) when it detects threat material; (b) when it detects the presence of an item that prevents threat material from being detected; (c) when it cannot assess whether the LAG is benign or not; (d) when the contents of the screened bag are too dense to be analysed.
(a) it is being used for the purpose of evaluating a new method of screening; and (b) it will not negatively affect the overall level of security being attained; and (c) appropriate information that a trial is being conducted shall be given to those affected, including passengers.
(a) ability of the EDD to meet the detection performance laid down in the Attachment 12-D of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005; (b) ability of the EDD to give a passive indication on the presence of explosive materials; (c) ability of the EDD and its handler(s) to work effectively as a team; (d) ability of the handler to correctly lead the EDD, interpret and respond appropriately to the EDD's reaction to the presence of an explosive material.
(a) security scanners shall detect and indicate by means of an alarm at least specified metallic and non-metallic items including explosives both individually and in combination; (b) detection shall be independent of the position and orientation of the item; (c) the system shall have a visual indicator to show that the equipment is in operation; (d) security scanners shall be positioned so as to ensure that their performance is not affected by sources of interference; (e) the correct functioning of security scanners shall be tested on a daily basis; (f) the security scanner shall be used in accordance with the concept of operations provided by the manufacturer.
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