The STP - (Standard Test Piece) is manufactured to the U.K. Home Office, Department of Environment, Department for Transport and regional specifications, for use in support of the UK Transport Security Programme.
The STP unit also fully complies with regulations set by the European Civil Aviation Conference and can be used within European Union Countries.
In addition, a variant of the Standard Test Piece (CTP - Combined Test Piece) can be manufactured on special order for countries where the standards differ.
The units comply fully with the requirements for the routine testing of X-ray screening equipment. The units weigh approx 4 kilos and are supplied inside a special black plastic attaché case.