What is C-TPAT?
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.
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.
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 |
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| C-TPAT Audit |
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| Corrective Actions |
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| Supplier Development & Facilitation |
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| Supplier Management |
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Use the contact form above or at the bottom of the page to let us know how we can assist.
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
Other SCS Compliance Standards
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.
Other Factory Compliance Solutions
Factories have a range of local and global best practices and compliance standards to consider when aiming to be a reliable manufacturing partner. If a particular standard is not listed here, visit our Factory and Supplier Audits page to explore our wide range of supplier management services. Our team has the relevant experience to provide a bespoke approach or solution to meet any validation or certification requirement.
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