OSI Systems Achieves TSA Air Cargo Full Qualification With the Itemiser 5X Explosives Trace Detector

OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Rapiscan Itemiser® 5X Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) device has met the qualification standards set by the TSA for inclusion on the Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL). The ACSTL provides a list of approved technologies to be used by the air cargo industry, including carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers, for meeting the U.S. regulatory requirements and enhancing cargo security.

OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO, Deepak Chopra, commented, “We are thrilled to receive the TSA's recognition of the Itemiser 5X's ability to meet their rigorous detection and usability standards. The Itemiser 5X builds upon many years of technology development on the Itemiser product platform. Several of our baggage and parcel inspection systems are already included in the ACSTL. We are excited to strengthen our collaboration with the TSA and innovate with advanced screening technologies.”