The European Commission will temporarily enforce restrictions on liquid screening at EU airports utilising Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB). These systems, installed in certain EU airports, currently allow passengers to carry liquid containers exceeding 100 ml. However, effective from 1 September 2024, the maximum allowed size for individual liquid containers will revert to the standard 100 ml for airports operating this type of equipment.
Airports that already limit liquids to 100 ml or that have not deployed EDSCB equipment will not be affected by this change.
This precautionary measure is not in response to any new threat but addresses a temporary technical issue, undertaken in alignment with the EU’s international partners.
The Commission is collaborating closely with Member States and the European Civil Aviation Conference to develop swift technical solutions, ensuring the highest standards of safety and security in air travel.
Background
The two legal acts were published in the Official Journal of the EU today and will apply as of 1 September 2024.
The EU Aviation Security Regulation enforces a general restriction at EU airports, limiting the access of liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) over 100ml to boarding areas. Exceptions are made for special diets, baby products, and medicines. This restriction exists because traditional security equipment, like X-ray machines, cannot effectively detect liquid explosives.
Legislation
Details
- Publication date
- 31 July 2024
- Author
- Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport