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CTM sub-group strengthens collaboration and sets workstreams for advancing ECAC common testing methodologies

Videoconference, 2 September 2024 — The Common Testing Methodologies Sub-Group (CTM-SG), established to maintain and develop harmonised ECAC Common Testing Methodologies for testing equipment, convened for its second meeting on 2 September. Representatives from the Common Evaluation Process (CEP) of security equipment contributing and supporting authorities also attended the meeting.


The meeting aimed to prioritise tasks and strengthen collaboration regarding the maintenance, updates, and further development of ECAC’s testing methodologies. Central to the discussions were high-priority tasks and the establishment of dedicated workstreams. These were informed by feedback gathered from the recent CEP Management Group (CEP-MG/61) meeting and a survey conducted among CEP stakeholders.

A key focus of the discussions was the sub-group’s relationship with other ECAC security groups. Participants emphasised the importance of streamlined coordination to avoid duplication of effort. To this end, the chair of the Technical Task Force (TTF) joined the meeting to ensure alignment on the completion of several outstanding TTF tasks.

The ECAC Secretariat presented an indicative project plan approach to be applied for the CTM development. The sub-group agreed on the need for dedicated workstreams to support ongoing development of the CTM and reiterated the importance of maintaining a collaborative approach.


Looking ahead, the group has scheduled its next meeting for early October, just prior to the upcoming CEP-MG/62, to continue building on the progress made.