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Aviation security screening equipment exempt from DfT approval

Guidance on security screening equipment which does not require explicit Department for Transport approval for use in aviation security.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 19 August 2013
• Last updated: 28 October 2022 — See all updates

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Aviation security equipment exempt from DfT approval

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Certain equipment, such as hand-held metal detectors and conventional X-Ray equipment, does not require Department for Transport approval for use in aviation security. Even though approval is not needed, guidance is still available on production and usage.

Published 19 August 2013
Last updated 28 October 2022 + show all updates

1. 28 October 2022

   - Removal of reference to outdated standards (ACBX) - Simplification of guidance

2. 16 May 2019

   Requirements for for x-ray systems amended.

3. 19 August 2013

   First published.