25 October 2010
Kromek, a UK-based company has received EU approval for its liquid scanner machines to be used in all European airports. The scanners can tell the difference between water and liquid explosives. It is thought the development could mean the end of the liquid ban for passengers at airports.
The ban on liquids being taken through airport security in the UK was introduced in August 2006 following a foiled terror plot to bring down planes travelling from the UK to the US, though it has since been relaxed slightly. It has previously been announced that the liquid ban will be lifted by 2013 if adequate security measures are in place.
http://www.theparliament.com/press-review-article/newsarticle/eu-approves-airport-liquid-scanners/