TAPA-Certification | Bureau Veritas
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The introduction of a border-free market within the European Community in 1993 also encouraged cross-border crime. Meanwhile the losses caused by transport thefts in Europe are estimated to be at least 30 billion euros annually.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TAPA CERTIFICATION
In 1997, renowned technology companies founded the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) with the aim of developing a global standard specifying minimum security requirements for the entire logistics and transport industry. Security is measured against defined freight security requirements, which define the minimum acceptable security standards and determine methods for maintaining the standard. The TAPA standards include
- FSR - Facility Security Requirements
- TSR - Trucking Security Requirements
- PSR - Parking Security Requirements
- TACSS - TAPA Air Cargo Security Standards
In order to comply with the ever-growing TAPA requirements, your system will be audited every two years by an external auditor and verified by an independent certification company. The company undertakes to carry out the annual monitoring after the initial/re-certification in the form of a self-assessment in accordance with the TAPA requirements.
YOUR ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
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Cost Saving
Certification reduces losses in the international supply chain
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Increase in Sales
There are shippers for whom security certification is a prerequisite for the award of a contract
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Higher Competitive Chances
TAPA certification is a prerequisiste for many transporters
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Improves Image
A TAPA certification allows to identify and manage security risks to prevent theft
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT DO THE CARGO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (FSR) DESCRIBE?
The FSRs describe the process and specification for suppliers, service providers and manufacturers to obtain TAPA certification for their warehouses and transit traffic.
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WHAT AREAS ARE ASSESSED FOR TAPA CERTIFICATION?
During TAPA certification, security-relevant areas are evaluated according to a specially developed checklist. The checklist is applied in the following areas:
- Security (camera system, security systems, guard service)
- Truck protection
- Guidelines for the external and internal security of the company
- Access controls
- Securing the storage areas, loading facilities and the company premises
- Safety-relevant areas on parking and rest areas are not taken into account in the certification according to TAPA
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ARE THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS THE SAME FOR EVERY COMPANY?
No. The safety requirements are classified into categories A, B and C, with A being the highest and C the lowest (differentiation only in the number of requirements). Bureau Veritas Certification Germany GmbH is authorised by the TAPA organisation to carry out the corresponding certification according to all three levels for companies.
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WHAT AREAS ARE ASSESSED FOR A TAPA CERTIFICATION?
During the TAPA certification process, security-relevant areas are evaluated according to a specially developed checklist. The checklist is applied in the following areas:
- Security (camera system, security systems, guard service)
- Truck protection
- Guidelines for the external and internal security of the company
- Access controls
- Securing the storage areas, loading facilities and the company premises
- Safety-relevant areas on parking and rest areas are not taken into account in the certification according to TAPA
A TAPA certification enables security risks to be identified and managed to prevent and reduce theft. Today, TAPA members, including technology manufacturers, brand manufacturers, freight companies, insurance companies and logistics service providers, have a common and proven solution at their disposal. This solution ensures the best quality and safest transport of goods and commodities (by road, rail, sea or air) at all times throughout the entire transport and supply chain - including warehouses - from the manufacturer to the trading company.