Videoconference, 4-5 February 2026 — The main task of the ECAC Group on Security Testing at its meeting on 4-5 February was to agree on the allocation of responsibilities and timelines required to deliver its 2026 work programme.
Six new or revised guidance documents will be produced to bring the body of work up to date on matters including testing related to detection of improvised explosive devices and cargo security.
The group also shared experience on practical challenges, such as ensuring the covert nature of testing in situations where testers are few and known to the regulated parties.
Discussions also addressed how to strike the balance between using realistic test pieces with the need to maintain the random and unpredictable use of different types of test, while managing the risk of the item being accidentally flown.
These – and other – items will be discussed in more detail at a meeting later this year with a view to identifying possible solutions.