C-TPAT Security Audit Services

C-TPAT Security Inspection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) multi-layered cargo enforcement strategy. Through this program, CBP works with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve United States border security. CTPAT is a voluntary public-private sector partnership program that recognizes that CBP can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the principal stakeholders of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. The Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 provided a statutory framework for the CTPAT program and imposed strict program oversight requirements. International Associates Limited is able to carry out CTPAT audits for suppliers exporting goods into the USA. This program calls upon importing businesses and service providers to establish policies enhancing their own security practices and those of business partners involved in the supply chain, based on the following C-TPAT security criteria: Business Partners Requirements Container Security Physical Access Controls Personnel Security Security Training & Threat Awareness Information Technology Security Once these policies are given an effect, imports by these businesses would be given a “Fast Lane” by the US Customs.  

Why CIL For C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Assessment?

CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency for C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment of ICDs (Inland container depot), CFS (container freight stations), Terminal operators, warehouses, logistic providers, and foreign manufacturers. CIL is accredited by ANSI / ANAB. CIL has years of experience in supply chain security assessment.

What does a C-TPAT audit involve?

CIL’ iѕ a third-раrtу inspection соmраnу thаt саn аudit thе fоllоwing in rеlаtiоn tо C-TPAT:

• Container Security

• Physical Sесuritу

• Infоrmаtiоn Tесhnоlоgу

• Conveyance Security

• Phуѕiсаl Access Cоntrоlѕ

• Prосеdurаl Sесuritу

• Sесuritу Training and Thrеаt Awаrеnеѕѕ

• Business Partner Selection

Requirements for C-TPAT

The C-TPAT / CTPAT requires CDG  to have documented procedures and policies to screen customers and for maintaining adequate security programs.

Some of the areas that are audited include

• Outside barriers and Physical Security

• Factory Security

• Computer Security

• Password controls

• Personnel security

CDG expertise in C-TPAT certification

1. The services we provide include ensuring the compliance of C-TPAT-certified organizations to the existing regulations.

2. CDG applies established methods and techniques in evaluating the required components. We are dedicated to guiding organizations towards C-TPAT participation by ensuring the security of their supply chain activities.

3. As part of CDG services, we also guide carriers, importers, and brokers in implementing the most secure measures for their supply chain activities.CDG's dedicated team is also involved in the validation of the required premises.

4. 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. This initiative was launched to assist the trading community in the war against Terrorism.