Screening liquids less than 100ml: equipment
Liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) approved by Department for Transport for screening small volumes of liquids in aviation security.
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Small volume liquid explosive detection systems are used to screen containers of liquids that are less than 100ml in volume.
The approval of small volume liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) is a UK-specific requirement in addition to the capability provided by LEDS for the screening of liquids greater than 100ml.
To be listed on the UK approved equipment list, small volume LEDS must be a type A or type B system with European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) LEDS approval. The equipment must have also been approved as appropriate for small volume liquid explosive detection based on an independent assessment by Department for Transport Research, Analysis and Development (RAD).
To request further information on the UK assessment process please contact DfT RAD at RAD@dft.gov.uk.
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Published 19 August 2013Last updated 28 October 2022 + show all updates
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2 legacy equipments which are no longer approved removed at the request of ASSP Policy
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One revised approval expiration date for Smiths Detection.
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Two new configurations from Ceia were added.
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Table reformatted and aligned to the ECAC LEDS table; added new configurations from Nuctech; corrected Ceia Type A approval entries (as agreed with manufacturer).
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List amended to feature updated guidance on the expiry date of 2 listed equipment – approved by AvSec policy, 2 new configurations from Kumahira, and an update of company name and addition of batch numbers for Veriteque USA, Inc. SwabTek approval.
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CEIA EMA3 systems altered to type B approval, new equipment configurations from CEIA, descriptions of approval types added, revocations for Smiths Detection, Sabre EXV system plus Precision Laboratories, Liquid Explosive Test Strips.
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Updated entries for Agilent Technologies and Nuctech.
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Equipment configuration added from Agilent Technologies, ICX Nomadics name changed to FLIR and approval clarification for Precision Laboratories Liquid Explosive Test Strips and Smiths Sabre EXV.
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Two new sets of equipment added from Agilent.
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Approved small volume liquid explosive detection systems list updated.
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Amendments to approved small volume liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS).
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First published.