Transported Asset
Protection Association
The TAPA Standards
The Transported Asset Protection Association, TAPA, is a unique forum that
unites global manufacturers, logistics providers, freight carriers, law
enforcement agencies and other stakeholders with the common aim of
reducing losses from international supply chains.
TAPA operates around the world with key regional branches in Europe, Asia
and the Americas, as well as smaller organizations in Brazil and Japan.
The Association has over 600 members including many of the world’s leading
manufacturers as well as their logistics and transport providers
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The TAPA Standards
TAPA has developed three certifiable standards that are used by
manufacturers and others to ensure the security of their goods in transport
The three standards available are
FSR – Freight Security Requirements
TSR – Trucking Security Requirements
TACSS – TAPA Air Cargo Security Standards
FSR is designed to ensure the security of goods during storage
TSR is designed to ensure the security of products while being transported by
trucks
TACSS is designed to ensure the security of goods for ground handlers
TUV Rheinland your partner for all 3 Standards
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The TAPA Standards
The standard focuses on a number of areas including
Warehouse Security
Personnel Security
Training and Awareness
Perimeter Security
Access Control
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What is the FSR?
FSR is a certifiable standard that provides a minimum level of security
essential for the security of products during storage and transit within the
supply chain
FSR has 3 levels of security that can be achieved during certification, A, B
and C with A being the highest level of security
The standard focuses on a number of areas including
Security Systems
Security Procedures
Training and Awareness
Perimeter Security
Access Control
Facility Dock and Warehouse
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Which level of FSR Certification is best for me
Depending on the needs of your clients and your business you may need to
achieve a specific level of FSR certification
In most cases when dealing with High-Tech or High Value goods you will be
required or recommended to achieve Class A certification. Most of the certified
companies are TAPA FSR A
Class B is also often required for many contracts depending on the level of
risk associated with goods and transport
Class C is now commonly being used as a minimum level of security, which is
required to conduct any type of business in a given sector.
For example the Singapore Police Force have endorsed TAPA FSR C as a
minimum level of security for companies operating in the Aerospace industry.
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What is the TSR?
The TSR is a newer standard that focuses on the security of goods
transported by road
The TSR specifies a minimum level of security for assets travelling through
the supply chain
The TSR is since 2012-01-01 rolled out as a certifiable program
The standard focuses on the following elements
Truck Security
Trailer Security
Security Systems
Track and Tracing
Route risk assessment
Incident Reporting
Training and Awareness
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What is the TSR?
The TSR also has three levels
Level 1 – For High Value and Highs Risk Goods
Level 2 – Provides additional security in areas of lower risk
Level 3 – Minimum security requirements for the transport of goods
Contract’s with High Value Brand Owners will state which level of TAPA
certification is required
Currently the TSR standard is designed as a self assessment program,
however many companies are looking towards 3rd parties to provide
independent analysis of TSR security levels
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What is the TACSS?
TACSS have been established to ensure the minimum standards for safe and
secure transportation of air cargo transiting on and off airports and airport
associated facilities.
The TACSS has two levels
Level 1 – For High Value and Highs Risk Goods
Level 2 – Provides additional security in areas of lower risk
Contract’s with High Value Brand Owners will state which level of TAPA
certification is required
The TACSS will be rolled out as a certifiable program next time
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TUV Rheinland TAPA Certification
TUV Rheinland is an officially accredited certification body for TAPA
At TUV Rheinland we look to provide a complete portfolio of security services
that secure the entire supply chain. Other services include
ISO 28000
Business Continuity Management
Risk Management
Brand Protection
C-TPAT related compliance assessments
TAPA certification takes 1 – 2 days in general and is repeated over the course
of a 3 year cycle
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The TUV Rheinland TAPA Certification Process
1. Client requests TAPA Information from TUV Rheinland Group (TRG)
2. TRG Security team send TAPA information to client
3. Client asks TRG for a proposal for audit (Gap Analysis, optional)
4. TRG send proposal / quotation for audit to the client
Client accepts proposal / quotation and sends signed copy back to TRG
Does Client already hold a TAPA certificate? Optional Gap Analysis
No
Yes
Yes 1. TRG contact client and agree date
2. TRG carry out gap analysis
3. TRG send confidential report to client
4. TRG send invoice to the client
TRG contact client and agree on audit date
No
TRG auditor conducts on-site audit
TRG auditor emails audit report to regional TAPA product manager
TRG technical review
TRG send completed written audit report to client within 10 working days
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TRG issue certificate after TAPA final review
The Benefits
TAPA is a growing organization with a very good reputation
The number of Brand Owners using the TAPA standard as best practice for
their security is increasing
Gaining TAPA certification provides a high level of assurance to your
customers
With close to 1,000 certificates issued globally the, achieving TAPA
certification is increasingly important to maintain competitive advantage
The TAPA community is very open and provides valuable information to its
members
TAPA fits very well with other Security Management Systems and is relatively
simple to implement and obtain certification
TUV Rheinland with their Auditors for TAPA FSR, TSR and TACSS are
specialist for all certifiable TAPA standards
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About Us
Began as a pressure vessel testing company
Now have over 135 years of experience
Surpassed 16000 employees in 65 countries around the world
Global Turnover exceeds 1.3 Billion Euros
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TUV Rheinland Security Services
Manufacturers / Suppliers
Security Audits based on C-TPAT and AEO criteria (SCSM Audits)
Risk Management
Social Compliance
Quality Compliance
ISO 28000 – Supply Chain Security Management
ISO/PAS 28002 – Supply Chain Resilience
Business Continuity Management – BCM, BCP, BCMS
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TUV Rheinland Security Services
Transport, Shipping and Logistics
TAPA – Transported Asset Protection Association.
- FSR, TSR and TACSS
ISO 28000
BCM
ISO/PAS 28002
Retailers
Security Benchmarking of suppliers based on C-TPAT criteria
Supplier Audits, Security, Social, and Quality
Consumers
Brand Protection
Piece of Mind
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Please let us know if you have any questions.
TAPA-EMEA Contact
Olaf Seiche
[email protected]
+49-221-806 2781
Global Competence Center
Supply Chain Security Services
Timothy Miller
[email protected] +971-4-2045741
