Videoconference, 4 October 2024 — A thematic information session on the explosive trace detection (ETD) systems testing campaign was held online to inform manufacturers about the administrative and technical aspects of the campaign. The session, which focused on testing against the ETD chemical detection standard using particulate sampling, gathered all major ETD manufacturers.
The purpose of the testing campaign, the timeline to meet regulatory deadlines, and insights on the testing against the ETD chemical detection standard were shared during the meeting in a presentation that covered the testing process and result reporting. Several questions related to specific aspects of chemical detection testing were also addressed.