The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection focused on improving the security of private companies' supply chains with respect to terrorism.
C-TPAT Compliance Audit
QIMA qualified auditors assist organizations to assess and enhance security measures throughout their supply chains and ensure compliance with security requirements.
We perform supply chain security audits against all Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT global and regional requirements) ensuring:
Outside Barriers and Physical Security
Factory Internal Security
Factory Employee Security
Shipping Dock Security
Key and Seal Controls
Security Processes
Container and Merchandise Movement
Computer Systems Security and Controls
Securing the Global Supply Chain
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security.
C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers.
Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain. A third party C-TPAT audit will ensure the security of your supply chain, verify your compliance, and improve U.S. border security.
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