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C-TPAT Audit

Strengthening Supply Chain Security with C-TPAT Compliance

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a business initiative developed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

This program aims to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security.

C-TPAT audit

The date of C-TPAT implementation was April 16, 2002. If you are selling into big retail stores in the U.S., C-TPAT compliance is often required and applies to the following industries:

U.S. Importer
Air Carrier
Ocean Carrier
Rail Transport Carrier
Cargo Contractor

Non-Shipping Public Transport Company
U.S. Local Port Authority
Terminal Operator
Overseas Manufacturer
Warehouse Operator

Find out more about different retailer requirements on our Vendor Compliance page.

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Pro QC’s Solutions

Depending on your compliance strategy, we support your quality and compliance teams with the following services:

Pro QC’s Offering	Description
C-TPAT Audit	Conduct an audit and perform an on-site risk assessment Provide audit report and risk grading
Corrective Actions	Establish a corrective action plan Follow-up and verify corrective action implementation
Supplier Development & Facilitation	Provide supplier training and facilitation Assist the supplier to establish the necessary procedures and documents.
Supplier Management	Create a supplier audit program Manage supplier C-TPAT compliance performance and risk level Proactive vendor follow-up & facilitation Scheduling subsequent maintenance audits based on supplier risk level Technical project management and comprehensive reporting

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C-TPAT Audit

C-TPAT Compliance Audit

Pro QC’s C-TPAT Audit follows the established C-TPAT requirements for security. We assess facility security, identify the necessary corrective actions, and provide recommendations to improve weaknesses in the organization’s security practices.

C-TPAT Compliance Criteria

Records and Documentation
Personnel Security
Physical Security
Information Access Controls

Storage and Distribution
Contractor Controls
Export Logistics
Transparency in Supply Chain

C-TPAT audit process

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GSV Compliance Audit

The Global Security Verification (GSV) Standard is a program developed by Intertek to help international merchants as well as distributors establish and improve their global security-verification process. The aim is to provide safety assurance, risk control, efficiency, and cost savings for all participants.

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Following International & Industry Standards

24 Hours

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48-72 Hours

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