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

Cotecna Inspection S.A.: Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Inspection Services Approved: August 08, 2008 | Expires: September 30, 2013 Cotecna Inspection S.A. provides Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Inspection Services. The Technology is a set of services used to check cargo containers being transported by land, air, or sea for the presence of several substances associated with explosives. Among the services are: customer requirements analysis, selection and procurement of third-party ETD devices, and performance of the physical inspection. The qualifications of the personnel carrying out the services, selection processes, training of Cotecna’s personnel, reports and recommendations, quality control and auditing procedures, and all relevant documentation are also included as part of the Technology.