Process

In order for air carriers to be able to comply with the EU requirements that apply as of 1 July 2014, they are advised to take the following actions.

1. Contact the appropriate authority of the Member State that is responsible for your designation

EU air carriers should contact the appropriate authority of the Member State that issued their Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). Non-EU carriers can locate the responsible appropriate authority by making use of the Annex toRegulation (EC) No 394/2011, in which air carriers are assigned to one specific Member State.  Non-EU carriers which are not included in this list are advised to contact the appropriate authority of the Member State where they have their major base of operations.

2. Familiarize yourself with the EU requirements

The appropriate authority of the Member State that is responsible for your designation is required to provide you with all necessary information.

The basic security requirements for cargo and mail from non-EU countries may be found in following EU-regulations 300/2008 and 1998/2015

3. Where necessary, update your business operations at non-EU locations to comply with the requirements

Implement the necessary security requirements, establish a secure supply chain and/or provide for the necessary screening equipment.

4. Investigate which of the provided designation options suits your business operations best

The EU regulations provide two different ACC3 designation options for air carriers and two designation options for their business partners.

5. Contact an EU aviation security validator to carry out the necessary validations

EU aviation security validations may only be carried out by EU aviation security validators approved by EU Member States and are listed in an EU database, it is advised to verify that they are also in possession of IATA-CEIV certification.