Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.





Company/Technology

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: November 07, 2014 | Expires: November 30, 2019

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides Radiation Monitors (the “Technology”). The Technology is a series of detection devices designed to detect the presence of radioactive material. The devices are designed to acquire and analyze data and produce alarms in the event certain conditions are met. The Technology also includes installation, maintenance, and training services; and operator and technical manuals.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: November 14, 2012 | Expires: December 31, 2017

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems ("CVIS" or the "Technology"). The Technology consists of two product lines, the Rapiscan GaRDS and Eagle which use either X-ray or Gamma-Ray radiation to scan vehicles, containers, rail cars, cargo and the like. The Technology also includes safety trianing, installation, maintenance, warranty services, and user manuals.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: March 15, 2012 | Expires: April 30, 2015

S2 Services Puerto Rico, LLC, is the Puerto Rican subsidiary of S2 Global, Inc., which is the subsidiary of Rapiscan Systems, a wholly owned affiliate of OSI Systems. S2 Global, Inc. provides Cargo Screening and Inspection Services. The Technology is a suite of services for the installation, operation and maintenance of non-intrusive security inspection systems at sea ports. The Technology includes selection, installation, operation and maintenance of security screening equipment and ancillary components as well as inspection area design and personnel management.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: December 14, 2011 | Expires: January 31, 2017

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides the Secure 1000®. The Technology is a non-intrusive, backscatter X-ray screening system designed to detect threat objects concealed under a person's clothing, including metallic, non-metallic objects and explosives. The Technology also includes installation, integration, operation and safety training, system removal and maintenance.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: July 27, 2011 | Expires: August 31, 2016

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides Metal Detection Systems (MDSs). The Technology is a line of non-intrusive metal detection systems that can be used to screen for weapons and explosives with metal components. The Technology also includes installation, integration, maintenance, training, a warranty, personnel qualifications, and all technical manuals.


OSI Systems Inc. and Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: June 07, 2011 | Expires: June 30, 2016

OSI Systems Inc. and Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides Rapiscan Conventional X-ray Systems. The Technology consists of units in the 500 and 600 Model Lines (515, 520B, 522B, 618XR, 620DV, 620XR, 622XR, 624XR, 626XR, 627DV, 627XR, 628DV, 628XR, 632DV, 632XR, 636SV, 638DV, and 638XR). The non intrusive systems use ionizing radiation, software, and hardware to produce density based images for the operator in which shapes and material types are outlined and is designed to be effective against incendiary weapons or explosive devices. The Technology also includes operation and maintenance training, system installation and integration, preventative maintenance, warranty services, manuals, image interpretation aids, peripherals, and upgrades.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.

Approved: January 20, 2010 | Expires: February 28, 2015

Rapiscan Systems, Inc., provides MVXR5000. The Technology is a non-intrusive X-ray-based device used to screen parcels, cargo, and/or baggage for the potential presence of explosive threats. The Technology includes: installation, integration, and maintenance services (including preventative maintenance as well as out-of-warranty service and repairs); training regarding technical use of the Technology; the qualifications of the personnel used for providing Technology-related services; spare parts; image interpretation aids; additional software (including threat image projection (TIP)); network management systems; management information systems; operator workstations; operator and technical manuals; and a warranty.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.: Secure 1000®

Approved: December 18, 2006 | Expires: December 31, 2011

Rapiscan Systems, Inc., provides the Secure 1000®, a non-intrusive personnel screening system designed to detect both metallic and nonmetallic objects (such as ceramic, plastic, metallic, and organic matter, including liquid and solid explosives) concealed under a person's clothing.


Rapiscan Systems, Inc.: Metal Detection Systems

Approved: September 11, 2006 | Expires: October 31, 2011

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. provides Metal Detection Systems. The Metal Detection Systems include hand-held and walk-through metal detectors that can be used to detect metal objects.