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19 July 2010
> New Japan Office
Inspectorate is pleased to announce that Inspectorate (Singapore) Pte Ltd. has opened a branch office in Tokyo, Japan, managed by Mr Isao Ishikawa.
22 June 2010
> Bureau Veritas acquires Inspectorate
Bureau Veritas announces it has signed an agreement with
UK-based company Inspicio, majority owned by private equity firm 3i and funds managed by 3i, to acquire
its subsidiary Inspectorate for GBP 450 million....
Technical Expertise
TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program
Inspectorate Sharp Global (ISG) provides assessment and pre-validation services specific to the TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program - CCSP
Overview
Effective August 1st, 2010, 100% of cargo flown on passenger aircraft originating in the United States must be screened, per the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (the “9/11 Act”). The TSA has created the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) to provide a mechanism by which industry can achieve 100% screening without impeding the flow of commerce. CCSP enables Certified Cargo Screening Facilities (CCSFs) to screen cargo prior to acceptance at the freight forwarder or air carrier.
Who Can Become a CCSF?
Shipping Facilities, Manufacturing Facilities, Third Party Logistics providers (3PLs), Warehouses, Distribution Centers, Contract Manufacturers, Independent Cargo Screening Facilities (ICSF), and Freight Forwarders may apply to become a CCSF if their facility directly tenders cargo to a freight forwarder or an air carrier.
CCSF Requirements
Facility Security
Procedures and mechanisms must be in place to prevent unauthorized entry to facilities where cargo is screened, prepared, and stored. Cargo handling and storage facilities as well as Designated Screening Areas (DSA) must have barriers and deterrents that guard against unauthorized access.
Personnel Security
Processes must be in place to screen prospective employees and contractors to TSA standards and to periodically check employees with unescorted access to passenger air cargo during and after screening. Security Threat Assessments (STAs) must be obtained by all employees with specific duties as outlined the CCSP regulatory documents.
Employee Training
Facilities will be required to train all persons who will screen cargo, handle screened cargo, or have unescorted access to the Designated Screening Area.
Cargo Screening
Certified facilities may screen cargo through the use of a variety of technologies and/or physical search methods.
Chain of Custody Standards
Supply chain participants are required to maintain chain of custody standards for screened cargo. The standards are separated into three categories, including:
Documentation - Information must be documented and must travel with the shipment.
Methods – Methods must be employed to ensure that the integrity of the cargo is secure and maintained throughout the supply chain.
Authentication- Documentation and methods must be authenticated upon receipt at each regulated party and processing point in the chain of custody.
Download TSA CCSP Documents:
Additional TSA CCSP Guidance Materials Available upon Request: Contact the Inspectorate Sharp Global – Air Cargo Security Desk US 646-240-4100 x103 or email isg@inspectorate.com
You can also visit www.tsa.gov/ccsp or email ccsp@dhs.gov to apply
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