Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001453/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Isabella Tovaglieri (PfE), Roberto Vannacci (PfE), Susanna Ceccardi (PfE), Silvia Sardone (PfE), Raffaele Stancanelli (PfE)
Entering into force on 1 September 2024, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2108 halted the security screening of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in EU airports which use Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB) equipment meeting standard C3.
This decision was taken because the Commission had received technical information indicating that a specific configuration of standard C3 EDSCB equipment was not fit for purpose.
As a result, and in spite of the significant financial investments that had been made, the Commission reintroduced the previous limitations for LAG containers in all airports. Though this measure was supposed to be temporary, it is still in place, and there has been no news on how much progress has been made in evaluating whether the C3 EDSCB equipment can meet the required standards. This state of affairs is harming airport operators financially and is an inconvenience for passengers.
In the light of the above:
- 1.Given that Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2108 does not specify the duration of the suspension – instead defining it as ‘temporary’ and making mention of ‘reasonable periods’ – how long does the Commission think it will be before standard C3 EDSCB equipment is fully operational again?
- 2.In the months when standard C3 EDSCB equipment was being used, did the Commission receive any reports of malfunctions justifying a total suspension?
Submitted: 9.4.2025