Get C-TPAT certified

Avoid "U.S. Customs" rejecting your C-TPAT application

Create your own security manual taking into account all security aspects required by "U.S. Customs"

Managers in Customs Procedures, Import/Export, Shipping, Operations and Quality Control

You have begun documenting your own security procedures and secured your own premises, but do not know if your procedures, documentation and security manual measure up to "U.S. Customs & Border Protection" requirements.

• Run-down of C-TPAT program
• Elements your business needs to secure
• Creating the security procedures manual
• Set-up for physical security of premises

C-TPAT Program: Risks, policies and advantages

• Access to Fast Express – Faster Customs clearance for secure companies
• Study of elements to secure
  • Controlling access
  • On-site security
  • Document auditing
  • Staff training and selection
  • Logistics
  • Supply sources
  • Export process
  • Wrapping securely
• Security norms and criteria to be respected
• Other factors to be taken into consideration
  • Non-certification may cause waiting periods of 24, 48 or even up to 72 hours
• Zero Tolerance at American Borders
• Your product as a terrorist attack vehicle
• Role plays
  • Security Procedures Documentation (Security manual)
    1. Policy Statement
    2. Vision Statement
    3. Mission Statement
    4. Facility and description
    5. Procedures already in place related to :
       • Crime & Loss Prevention
       • Bomb Threats
       • Crisis Management
       • Armed Assault
       • Civil disturbance
       • First aid
       • Emergency evacuation plan
       • Illegal Narcotics discovery
    6. Physical Security
    7. Procedural security
    8. Personnel security
    9. Hiring policies and procedures
    10. Vendor procedures
    11. Internal code of conduct
    12. Education and training
    13. Access control policy
    14. Documentation police
    15. Sample forms and document