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Security Screening Certificate

Before an air cargo shipment can be tendered for carriage, the airline must have proof that it has passed a security check.

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Before an air cargo shipment can be tendered for carriage, the airline must have proof that it has passed a security check.

A Security Screening Certificate provides exactly that: it confirms the consignment was examined by an authorized entity for prohibited or dangerous items and met the applicable security requirements.

The document is issued by certified security personnel, a known consignor, or the freight handler, and must accompany the shipment as mandatory evidence for the carrier and customs authorities.

Last updated: 16 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32015R1998

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Before an air cargo shipment can be tendered for carriage, the airline must have proof that it has passed a security check. A Security Screening Certificate provides exactly that: it confirms the consignment was examined by an authorized entity for prohibited or dangerous items and met the applicable security requirements. The document is issued by certified security personnel, a known consignor, or the freight handler, and must accompany the shipment as mandatory evidence for the carrier and customs authorities. Without valid screening documentation, cargo is refused at acceptance – no exceptions. Requirements for content and format follow the regulations of the relevant aviation security authority and international frameworks such as ICAO Annex 17.

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