What role do the security criteria or guidelines play in the validation?
C-TPAT security criteria or guidelines were developed jointly by CBP and the trade community that companies must use to assess the their own supply chain security programs. The criteria or guidelines are used to measure the company’s overall commitment to C-TPAT and viability in the program. The validation process ensures the company’s C-TPAT commitment includes physical and procedural security requirements that enhance and verify supply chain security.
