Frequently Asked Questions
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RSJ Inspection Service Limited is your trusted partner for navigating the C-TPAT audit process. As an experienced third-party inspection and audit company with a strong presence in key Asian manufacturing hubs like India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Vietnam, we provide comprehensive C-TPAT audit services designed to assess your security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and guide you towards compliance with C-TPAT requirements. Partner with RSJ to enhance your supply chain security, meet C-TPAT security requirements, and gain a competitive edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
C-TPAT stands for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. It’s a voluntary supply chain security program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
A C-TPAT Audit is a process where U.S. CBP reviews a company’s supply chain security measures to ensure they meet the C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria.
C-TPAT requirements for manufacturers include robust measures for physical security, access controls, personnel security, container security, procedural security, IT security, security training, and now, addressing forced labor risks.
A C-TPAT audit checklist covers all areas of the Minimum-Security Criteria, including business partner screening, container security , physical access controls, personnel security, procedural security, IT security, security training, and threat awareness.
No, the official C-TPAT certification and validation audits are conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). RSJ provides expert C-TPAT audit services in the form of assessments, gap analysis to help companies successfully meet CBP’s requirements.
The C-TPAT Portal is a web-based system used by companies to apply for C-TPAT, submit their security profiles, and communicate with CBP.
RSJ will provide a detailed report outlining these weaknesses along with actionable recommendations. This allows you to address these critical issues.
RSJ helps companies understand and implement due diligence processes to identify, mitigate, and remediate forced labor risks within their supply chains, aligning with C-TPAT’s updated criteria.
The 5-Step Risk Assessment Process is a methodology recommended by CBP for C-TPAT partners. It generally involves: 1. Mapping cargo/data flow & identifying business partners, 2. Conducting a threat assessment, 3. Conducting a vulnerability assessment, 4. Preparing a written action plan, and 5. Documenting the risk assessment procedure and reviewing it periodically.
Yes, RSJ can develop and deliver tailored C-TPAT training programs to ensure your team and partners understand and can implement the necessary security measures effectively.