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Fwd: Undeveloped Film and Security Scanners - Worldwide
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Greg Hansel <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 20 Feb 2002 23:53:59 -0600
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For those of you who travel please read the note below regarding Undeveloped
film and Security Scanners



iJET Travel Intelligence reports the following:

High-powered security scanners at airports can damage
undeveloped film in checked baggage.

Locations affected by this alert:
Worldwide

The CTX-5000 security scanners that airports are employing
to comply with new Federal Aviation Administration rules
pose a threat to undeveloped photographic and motion picture
film in checked baggage. The use of CTX-5000 scanners is
increasing within the U.S. and at many international
airports as airport officials strive to meet FAA security
policies.

If carrying film in checked baggage, travelers should place
undeveloped film - used or unused - in protective pouches
that will withstand high levels of X rays; seek professional
guidance when purchasing protective pouches or bags.

For carry-on baggage, place the film and loaded cameras in
see-through or plastic bags, and request a hand-inspection
before placing the bag on the scanning conveyor belt. If
possible, do not send undeveloped film through the X ray
scanners at carry-on security checkpoints. A risk of film
damage exists, even though scanners at carry-on check points
operate at lower X ray levels than does the CTX-5000.

This guidance applies to any film that has not yet been
developed, whether it has been exposed (used) or not.
Scanners do not have any effect on film, prints or slides
that have already been developed.




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