C-TPAT Security Audit In Port Blair

CIL provides accredited C-TPAT security audit/inspection services in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar islands, India. CIL is the only accredited inspection agency in India to conduct C-TPAT security audits. CIL is an ISO 17020 accredited inspection agency.

The C-TPAT certification is an abbreviation for Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism, a voluntary certification for security of the respective supply chain systems of private companies and international companies that import goods and services into America. The C-TPAT Certification is required for increasing the amount of security when it comes to compliance-related to Anti-Terrorist Laws. 

 C-TPAT (Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is a voluntary, joint government-business partnership to help add to supply chain and increase border security. According to U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP), there are more than 10,000 certified partners. Nearly half of this number are importers. With C-TPAT, CBP is able to realize increased supply chain visibility and better focus resources on higher risk shipments and supply chain participants. jointly developed by Customs and the trade community. 

Package inclusions: 

Assistance with Application related to the C-TPAT Certification. 

Mutual Recognition Agreements under the C-TPAT Certification process. 

Supply Chain Improvement. 

US Customs and Border Protection Compliance. 

Benefits of C-TPAT Certification.  

These guidelines, which are available for review on the Customs website, encompass the following areas: 

Procedural Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security, Education and Training, Access Controls, Manifest Procedures, and Conveyance Security. 

Customs recognizes that a safe and secure supply chain is the most critical part of our work in keeping our country safe. For this reason, Customs is seeking a strong anti-terrorism partnership with the trade community through C-TPAT. CTPAT, this is a voluntary government – business initiative, with the objective to build relationships to strengthen and improve international supply chain and U.S border security. Through CTPAT, related businesses are able to participate and play an active role in the war against terrorism. 

Our C-TPAT Awareness Training: About C-TPAT Program; Explanation on the Certification Requirement (reference: CDG CTPAT audit checklist); and On-Site System Review. We also cover a customer’s compliance with C-TPAT and when periodic auditing of their commercial processes is due. This extends to the compliance of security systems and procedures of prospective, or contracted, third party suppliers, manufacturers, freight forwarders and similar service providers. CTPAT members are considered low risk and are therefore less likely to be examined. This designation is based on a company's past compliance history, security profile, and the validation of a sample international supply chain. 

C-TPAT is a highly recognized application that has been developed and launched by CBP, and many companies are participating to this in the USA and see the mutual benefit. So if you are an importer, why not become C-TPAT certified, as you see the values that it can add to your company. The C-TPAT program is one of continuous improvement. If there are shortfalls, companies will design action plans, with the assistance of their Customs account managers, that reflect their C-TPAT commitments. Companies will track their progress in fulfilling the required security improvements. CDG is leading company for C-TPAT compliance in India. 

Please contact CDG for getting ready for CBP audit.