Garrett Paragon achieves ECAC 2.1 Airport Security with SMD

The Paragon walk-through metal detector from Garrett Metal Detectors has met the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Standard 2.1 with SMD performance requirements.

According to Garrett, meeting laboratory testing requirements and receiving the review and endorsement of the ECAC CEP Management Group is the most stringent prerequisite to achieving ECAC certification and grants automatic eligibility for EU approval of the product along with the stamp that marks products as confirmed by the CEP to meet ECAC/EU performance standards.

Products listed on the European Commission’s KSDA site are also eligible to pursue non-aviation bids and RFQs that list ECAC-certification as a product spec.

“A long future of product development”

“ECAC certification is a critical confirmation of Paragon’s premium capabilities and suitability for high-security applications in the global marketplace,” commented Leonid Zelenkevich, Director of International Security Sales, Garrett.

“ECAC testing standards are respected well beyond the borders of the European Union and this achievement will allow Paragon to bring its advanced feature set and industry-leading detection precision to the fast-moving and sophisticated world of airport security.

“Airports and other pedigree institutions previously forced to settle for outdated – but certified – models can breathe a sigh of relief now that a modern metal detection system has achieved this important performance benchmark,” continued Zelenkevich.

“More than that, end-users can look forward to a long future of product development within this advanced platform, with groundbreaking software updates, powerful new accessories and other enhancements designed especially to serve the needs of the aviation industry.”