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STANDARDS SUPPORT STANDARDS FAQs # A monthly update by Mark Gruentjes, TAPA EMEA Standards Lead


After receiving a steady stream of questions about TAPA’s Security Standards from Audit Bodies and our members, we feel it will be beneficial to share some of the questions received and the responses given by the TAPA EMEA Standards Team. We aim to cover 2-3 questions in Vigilant each month.


When you send a question to TAPA about our Security Standards we keep a record of all of our responses to the originator. This month’s FAQs deals with a random selection of those questions which we have not published previously.


If you would like to raise a new topic for discussion or ask questions about one of our published responses, please contact us at info@tapaemea.org


Question 2.


What if the client or our security team ask for some extra security requirements not required by FSR or TSR?


Question 1.


Are the security requirements to obtain TAPA Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) Level 1 the same for all transport companies in every country?


Answer: The requirements are the same for all countries. Our Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and TSR are common global Standards.


Answer: The FSR and TSR requirements are published as “minimum” security measures. If a company wants to exceed the TAPA requirements, this is supported by TAPA but will not be part of the certification audit.


Question 4.


Can you tell me why so many of the TSR requirements looks similar? Why not just combine the related requirements into one section and reduce the number of requirements?


Answer: The TSR Standard utilises a layered approach to protecting the cargo, the truck and the driver. This means that risk mitigation is achieved using more than one countermeasure. If these elements were combined into one requirement, it is often the case that most but not all requirements would be achieved. Listing requirements separately provides clarity and helps achieve the necessary conformance standard.


Question 3.


Are any of the following security measures mandatory to obtain TAPA TSR Level 1? • Engine immobiliser device •


Driver’s identification (entering specific PIN code to identify the driver) • Onboard CCTV (monitoring street outside)


Answer: Some of the devices mentioned are often fitted to trucks but none of these are mandatory requirements. A TSR Level 1 loaded truck must never be left unsupervised unless it has been pre-approved to stop in a secure location and/or the driver contacted his company for approval.


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