

The use of shoe explosive detection equipment and explosive vapour detection equipment. Screening of liquids, aerosols and gels, hold baggage, cargo and mail, in-flight supplies īackground checks to enhance security culture and resilience The amendments modify the list of non-EU countries recognised as applying equivalent standards to those of the EU, and introduce new rules regarding:

Since its adoption, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 has itself been amended several times. It lays down detailed measures for the implementation of these security standards and repealed a previous regulation (Regulation (EU) No 185/2010) which had been amended more than 20 times. In November 2015, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998. equipment used for screening and access controls complies with defined specifications and is capable of performing the security controls concerned). supplies intended to be sold in duty-free shops and restaurants) and in-flight supplies (e.g. Security controls for airport supplies (i.e. Security controls for cargo and mail before being loaded on to aircraft Protection of aircraft and aircraft security checks or searches before departure to ensure that no prohibited articles are on board controlled access to different areas of airports, staff screening and checking of vehicles, as well as surveillance and patrols to prevent unauthorised people from entering these areas) The hold luggage (luggage that passengers check in) is also screened before loading Īirport security (e.g. Screening of passengers and cabin baggage to stop prohibited articles, such as weapons and explosives, being carried on board aircraft

It replaces Regulation (EC) No 2320/2002 which was adopted in the wake of the 11 September 2001 events and which established common rules in the field of civil aviation security.Ĭommon basic standards for protecting civil aviation It applies to all civil airports in the EU, as well as to air carriers and other persons or businesses providing goods or services to or through these airports. It lays down common rules and basic standards on aviation security and on procedures to monitor their implementation. Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security
