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TAPA STANDARDS FAQs STANDARDS FAQs # A monthly update by TAPA EMEA's Standards Lead, Mark Mark Gruentjes Steve McHugh


Gruentjes, and Executive Director Standards, Steve McHugh After receiving a steady stream of questions about TAPA’s Security Standards from Audit Bodies and our members, we feel it is beneficial to share some of the questions received and the responses given by the TAPA EMEA Standards Team. We aim to cover 3-5 questions in Vigilant each month.


In this month’s FAQs, we cover topics that support the use of TAPA’s Security Standards. If you are using or considering using TAPA’s Standards as part of your supply chain security solution, we hope you will find the questions and answers useful.


You can raise a new topic for discussion, or ask questions about one of our published responses, by contacting us using this link CONTACT US https://emea.tapa-global.org/contact


Question 1.


As a manufacturer of goods, I need my Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) to provide me with assurances on the safe and secure transport of my goods. Can you summarise the main benefits of using the TAPA Standards and the value of requiring my suppliers to be TAPA certified?


Answer: Using TAPA’s Standards ensures you are using an industry standard for secure transportation. These standards are developed by the industry and for the industry.


In addition:


• Many of your partners, suppliers and customers most likely already require TAPA certification for themselves or their supply chain partners. You would be adopting a proven method to mitigate your supply chain security risks;


• Whether a security professional or a procurement specialist, seeking a service provider that offers TAPA certification means your task to find a credible operator which also provides a good security service is made a lot easier. It should be simple to validate new Logistics Service Provider candidates on security if they have chosen TAPA certification as their security model;


• TAPA Standards can easily be referenced in contractual agreements and service requirements. This approach can also allow for the enforcement of TAPA Standards by linking them to standard terms and conditions;


• Past surveys confirm businesses that are TAPA certified (protected) will benefit from lower incidents rates compared to non TAPA certified businesses (unprotected);


• TAPA Standards are scaleable and have 3 levels of security requirements.


Simply select the appropriate level for your business needs;


• TAPA certifications are completed by TAPA-approved Independent Audit Bodies (IAB). You can, therefore, be assured that a business with a TAPA certification status is valued and is serious about supply chain security;


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Entry level Self-certification for the lowest security levels against the TAPA Standards is also available if the applicant can meet the required criteria.


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