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12. SECURITY EQUIPMENT U.K.

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

12.0.1. General provision U.K.

12.0.1.1.

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

The information contained in this Chapter and classified in accordance with Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444 (1) shall be made available by the appropriate authority to manufacturers on a need-to-know basis.

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. Approval of security equipment U.K.

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. ‘ EU Stamp ’ marking and Union database on supply chain security — security equipment U.K.

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. Suspension and withdrawal of ‘ EU Stamp ’ marking U.K.

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. More stringent measures on security equipment and national approval U.K.

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.]

Textual Amendments

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

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

12.1.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F2 12.1.1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F2 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

12.1.2 Standards for WTMD U.K.

12.1.2.1 There shall be two standards for WTMD. Detailed requirements on these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

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

12.1.3 Additional requirements for WTMD U.K.

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

count the number of alarms; and

(d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12.3 X-RAY EQUIPMENT U.K.

X-ray equipment shall comply with the detailed requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

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

12.4.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

• when it detects explosive material, and

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

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

12.4.2 Standards for EDS U.K.

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

[F3 12.4.2.2 Standard 2 shall expire on 1 September 2021 .] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F3 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/910 of 30 June 2020 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2015/1998, (EU) 2019/103 and (EU) 2019/1583 as regards the re-designation of airlines, operators and entities providing security controls for cargo and mail arriving from third countries, as well as the postponement of certain regulatory requirements in the area of cybersecurity, background check, explosive detection systems equipment standards, and explosive trace detection equipment, because of the COVID-19 pandemic (Text with EEA relevance).

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

[F3 12.4.2.4 The appropriate authority shall inform the Commission when it permits standard 2 EDS to continue to be used as of 1 September 2021 .] U.K.

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

[F3 12.4.2.6 All EDS shall meet standard 3 as from 1 September 2021 at the latest, unless point 12.4.2.3 applies.] U.K.

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

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

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

12.4.3 Image quality requirements for EDS U.K.

Image quality for EDS shall comply with the detailed requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.5 THREAT IMAGE PROJECTION (TIP) U.K.

12.5.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

Where CTI are used:

(a)

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

(b)

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

[F4 Where CTI TIP is deployed with EDS equipment used exclusively for hold baggage screening, the requirement in point (b) shall only apply as of 1 September 2020 .]

Textual Amendments

F4 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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

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

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

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

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

12.5.2 Composition of TIP U.K.

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

(a)

a library of CTI or FTI; and

(b)

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

(c)

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

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

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

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

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

12.5.2.5 The composition of TIP shall also be subject to the additional detailed requirements laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

There shall be standards for ETD set for particulate and vapour sampling. Detailed requirements on these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

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

[F3 12.6.3 The appropriate authority may permit ETD equipment not certified to comply with attachment 12-L that was deployed before 1 July 2014 and uses particulate sampling to continue to be used until 1 July 2021 at the latest.] U.K.

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

12.7.1 General principles U.K.

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

[F5 12.7.1.2 The equipment shall be used in a manner that ensures that the container is positioned and orientated so as to ensure that the detection capabilities are utilised in full. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F5 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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

(a)

when it detects threat material;

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

F6 12.7.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/815 of 12 May 2017 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

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

12.7.2.1 There shall be three standards for LEDS equipment. Detailed requirements on these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

[F5 12.7.2.2 All LEDS equipment shall meet standard 2.] U.K.

F6 12.7.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

12.7.3 Approval of equipment for the screening of LAGs U.K.

Equipment that is approved by or on behalf of the appropriate authority of a Member State to meet the standards as laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005 shall be recognised by other Member States to meet these standards. Member States shall submit to the Commission the name and, upon request, other relevant details of bodies designated to approve equipment. The Commission shall inform other Member States of the bodies.

12.8 METHODS OF SCREENING USING NEW TECHNOLOGIES U.K.

12.8.1 A Member State may allow a method of screening using new technologies other than those laid down in this Regulation, provided that: U.K.

(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.

12.8.2 Before its planned introduction the Member State concerned shall inform in writing the Commission and the other Member States of the proposed method of screening it intends to allow, enclosing an assessment indicating how it shall guarantee that the application of the new method will meet the requirement of point 12.8.1(b). The notification shall also contain detailed information on the location(s) where the method of screening is planned to be used and the intended length of the evaluation period. U.K.

12.8.3 If the Commission gives the Member State a positive reply, or if no reply is received within three months upon receipt of the written request, the Member State may then allow the introduction of the method of screening using new technologies. U.K.

If the Commission is not satisfied that the proposed method of screening provides sufficient guarantees that the overall level of aviation security will be maintained in the Union, the Commission shall inform the Member State thereof within three months of receipt of the notification referred to in point 12.8.2, explaining its concerns. In such a circumstance the Member State concerned shall not commence with the method of screening until it has satisfied the Commission.

12.8.4 The maximum evaluation period for each method of screening using new technologies shall be eighteen months. This evaluation period may be extended by the Commission by a maximum of a further twelve months on condition that the Member State provides adequate justification for the extension. U.K.

12.8.5 At intervals of no more than six months during the evaluation period, the appropriate authority in the Member State concerned shall provide the Commission with a progress report on the evaluation. The Commission shall inform the other Member States of the contents of the progress report. If no progress reports are provided, the Commission may request the Member State to suspend the trial. U.K.

12.8.6 If, on the basis of a report, the Commission is not satisfied that the method of screening being trialled is providing sufficient guarantees that the overall level of aviation security is being maintained in the Union, the Commission shall inform the Member State that the trial shall be suspended until such guarantees can be given. U.K.

12.8.7 No evaluation period may be longer than thirty months. U.K.

12.9 EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOGS U.K.

12.9.1 General Principles U.K.

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

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

12.9.1.3 An EDD shall give an alarm, in the form of a passive response, when it detects explosive materials set in Attachment 12-D of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

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

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

12.9.1.7 An EDD team shall be approved by or on behalf of the appropriate authority in accordance with the Attachment 12-E and 12-F of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

12.9.2 Standards for EDD U.K.

12.9.2.1 The performance requirements for an EDD are laid down in Attachment 12-D of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

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

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

[F5 12.9.2.5 An EDD used for the detection of explosive materials shall be fitted with appropriate means to allow for the unique identification of the EDD.] U.K.

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

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

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

12.9.3 Training requirements U.K.

General training obligations U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Initial training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.7 An EDD team shall be subject to initial training in accordance with the requirements laid down in point 12.9.3 of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

Recurrent training for EDD Teams U.K.

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

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

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

12.9.3.12 Point 11 shall not apply in the case where an EDD is subject to recognition training of all materials listed in Attachment 12-D of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005 on at least a weekly basis. U.K.

Training records for EDD Teams U.K.

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

Operational Training for EDD Teams U.K.

12.9.3.14 When EDD is deployed in the screening duties, the EDD shall be subject to operational training to ensure that it meets the performance set in Attachment 12-D of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

12.9.4 Approval Procedures U.K.

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

(a)

ability of the EDD to meet the detection performance 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.

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

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

12.9.4.4 The approval procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the Attachments 12-E and 12-F of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

12.9.5 Quality Control U.K.

12.9.5.1 The EDD team shall be subject to quality control measures set out in the Attachment 12-G of Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

12.9.6 Methodology of Screening U.K.

Further, detailed requirements are contained in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.10 METAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT (MDE) U.K.

Detailed provisions on the use of MDE are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

12.11 SECURITY SCANNERS U.K.

12.11.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

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

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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

(e)

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

(f)

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

Security scanners for the screening of passengers shall be deployed and used in compliance with Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC(2) and Directive 2013/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council(3).

12.11.2 Standards for security scanners U.K.

The performance requirements for security scanners are laid down in Attachment 12-K, which shall be classified as ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ and be handled in accordance with Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/444.

Security scanners shall meet the standard defined in Attachment 12-K from the entry into force of this Regulation.

12.11.2.1 All security scanners shall meet standard 1. U.K.

Standard 1 shall expire on 1 January 2022.

12.11.2.2 Standard 2 shall apply to security scanners installed as of 1 January 2019. U.K.

[F7 12.11.2.3 Standard 2.1 shall apply to security scanners installed from 1 January 2021 .] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F7 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/103 of 23 January 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards clarification, harmonisation and simplification as well as strengthening of certain specific aviation security measures (Text with EEA relevance).

[F4 12.12 SHOE SCANNER EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.12.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12.12.2 Standards for SMD U.K.

12.12.2.1 There shall be two standards for SMD. Detailed requirements on these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

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

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

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

12.12.3 Standard for SED U.K.

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

12.13 AUTO CLEAR SOFTWARE (ACS) U.K.

12.13.1 General principles U.K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12.13.2 Performance requirements U.K.

12.13.2.1 Detailed provisions for performance requirements for ACS are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005. U.K.

[F7 12.14 EXPLOSIVE VAPOUR DETECTION (EVD) EQUIPMENT U.K.

12.14.1 Standards for EVD U.K.

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

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

12.14.1.3 Detailed requirements on these standards are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.] U.K.

ATTACHMENT 12-A U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for WTMD and SMD are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-B U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for EDS are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-C U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for equipment for the screening of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGS) are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-D U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for an EDD are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-E U.K.

Detailed provisions for approval procedures of an EDD are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-F U.K.

Detailed provisions for approval test areas and test conditions for an EDD are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-G U.K.

Detailed provisions for quality control requirements for an EDD are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-H U.K.

Detailed provisions for ‘Free Running EDD — Standards for deployment methodology’ are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-I U.K.

Detailed provisions for ‘Remote Explosive Scent Tracing EDD — Standards for deployment methodology’ are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-J U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for MDE are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-K U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for security scanners are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-L U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

ATTACHMENT 12-M U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for ACS are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.

[F8 ATTACHMENT 12-N U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for SED are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.]

Textual Amendments

F8 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/111 of 13 January 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 as regards the approval of civil aviation security equipment as well as third countries recognised as applying security standards equivalent to the common basic standards on civil aviation security.

[F8 ATTACHMENT 12-O U.K.

Detailed provisions for performance requirements for EVD are laid down in Commission Implementing Decision C(2015) 8005.]

(1)

[F1 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 ).]

(2)

Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) (OJ L 199, 30.7.1999, p. 59).

(3)

Directive 2013/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (20th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) and repealing Directive 2004/40/EC (OJ L 179, 29.6.2013, p. 1).

Textual Amendments

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