EEA Security Committee

The EEA Security Committee is a forum to discuss security-related issues including technological, operational and regulatory aspects. The primary objective of the Committee is to ensure that members are kept fully informed of EU and global security rules and procedures.

Rules on security have expanded with the adoption of EU regulation 300/2008. The regulation updates standards for aviation across the EU and covers, for example, the screening of packages.

The Security Committee promotes the harmonised application of such rules, which are essential for the efficient movement of goods in the EU and for the subsequent acceptance of EU security rules by third countries. One stop security allows for seamless transfer of consignments from one entity to another and faster transit without the need to perform security controls at every point of transfer.

Technology development in cargo security screening and detection equipment is important to maintain adequate levels of security. EEA members benefit from research into new methods for detection and EU wide standards and performance criteria for equipment and training.