YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED STANDARDS FAQs #


Question 2. What is the cost to become TAPA certified?


Answer: TAPA advises any business considering TAPA certification to calculate the associated costs in the following ways:


a) The direct cost to appoint an IAB to carry out a certification audit. These fees are not the responsibility of TAPA and require the certification applicant to negotiate directly with one of the TAPA-authorised IABs. A rough guide to the cost for a small operation would be around €2,000 plus permissible expenses. Larger and more complex operations will require more time and, therefore, incur higher fees;


Question 3.


Can my LSP require me to contribute to the cost of using their TAPA certified services?


Answer: Probably, yes! The fact is for any TAPA certified services being provided, the beneficiary of those services will pay directly or indirectly for that service. Using a TAPA certified LSP will require the LSP to invest in providing and maintaining the security service levels required by TAPA. There does not seem to be a preferred model regarding the options for factoring in TAPA certification costs. Some LSPs/Businesses prefer the TAPA associated costs to be itemised separately from the freight rate, while others prefer a ‘baked in’ rate so all transportation costs, including TAPA, are specified in the agreement.


b) The costs to prepare the location being certified to be compliant with the TAPA Standards will vary at each location. For an existing operation seeking TAPA Facility Security Requirements (FSR) certification, it is often the case that the physical security requirements are not far from what the TAPA Standards require. Often, it is documenting/implementing procedures and staff training which are the areas needing the greatest attention. With a TAPA Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) certification, again the procedures and training will need careful attention, but the associated costs to ensure the vehicles are also compliant with the requirements will need to be considered too.


A pre-inspection or gap analysis is the best way to prepare for a TAPA certification audit. If your in-house resources cannot do this, contact your IAB or TAPA EMEA for advice.


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Question 4.


In addition to the TAPA website, where can I get help and advice on introducing or maintaining TAPA’s Security Standards?


Answer: If you are already a user of TAPA’s Standards and certification, or if you want to know more about TAPA certification, just contact us at info@tapaemea.org


We are happy to support you in the following ways:


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How to achieve certification or re-certification


How to manage changes to the location holding TAPA certification


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How TAPA membership provides additional benefits to certification


Information on the TAPA-approved Independent Audit Bodies


Who needs training and how do they access TAPA’s online courses?


Questions on the Standards and the requirements


Help with preparing waivers and solving non-compliant requirements


Or, if you want to share your TAPA certification experiences with someone who cares


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