CROSS BORDER SERVICES - PRESS RELEASE
New California Supply Chain Security Law Cross Border Services simplifies C-TPAT Certification
September 29, 2011 - In November 2001 United States launched the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encourage all global companies to take an active role in promoting supply chain and border security. C-TPAT is not just a big-company program. Medium and small companies may want to evaluate the requirements and benefits of C-TPAT carefully in deciding whether to apply for the program.
California companies are encouraged to join C-TPAT. C-TPAT offers trade-related businesses an opportunity to play an active role in the war against terrorism. By participating in C-TPAT worldwide supply chain security initiative, California companies will ensure a more secure and expeditious supply chain for their employees, suppliers and customers.
Recently, the California State Legislature enacted California law S657, the new Supply Chain Security Law. The new California law S657 requires California retailers and manufacturers to inform the public about their efforts to combat slavery and human trafficking which is a component of the C-TPAT program. The law takes effect on January 1, 2012.
If you have operations within California, you must comply with the new C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Law. The law covers not only California retailers and manufacturers, also all vendors, agents, warehouses who store good and transportation carriers transporting goods within or through California. The law is seen as a progressive step to merge together California consumers concerns about worldwide issues and security protection with those of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. More U.S. States are in the process of passing similar C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Laws.
“California companies involved in the manufacturing and movement of products should make the forward step and join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program” states Dawn Truell, President Cross Border Services.org . Truell continues by mentioning “the C-TPAT program is equally about protecting U.S. Citizens against unlawful acts in foreign commerce as it is Border Security against Terrorism. C-TPAT participation alerts consumers, vendors and suppliers that your company is a supporter of ethical business practices and your products are security safe.”
As the official Cross Border Services.org , we do all your required documentation necessary for the C-TPAT application, C-TPAT Security Assessment as well as preparation and attending all Validations by Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Canada Border Services Agency. We also provide and issue the Certifications for all Border Security programs. We offer a continuous ongoing program including annual documentation submissions, inspections, and assessments. We have a 100% Success rate. We provide full employee and driver training programs and seminars.
For more information on C-TPAT Customs -Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and other trade partnership programs contact: Dawn Truell at Cross Border Services.org
Website: http://www.crossborderservices.org
Email: crossborderservices@cogeco.net
Phone: +1 - 905-973-9136
About Cross Border Services.org
Cross Border Services.org is your licensed and officially approved
representative between Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S.
Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA), Mexico Border Customs and International Trade Organizations.
We have a 100% Success rate in granting C-TPAT Certification for California manufacturers in accordance to the recent California State Legislature C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Law. The new California C-TPAT Supply Chain Security Law S657 requires retailers and manufacturers to inform the public about their efforts to combat slavery and human trafficking which is a component of C-TPAT Certification. The California law takes effect on January 1, 2012.
Our organization provides the required documentation necessary for the C-TPAT Certification, C-TPAT Security Assessment as well as preparation and attending all Validations with Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and when necessary Canada Border Services Agency. We offer a continuous ongoing program including annual documentation submissions, inspections, and assessments with employee and driver training programs .
We perform authorized on-site Security Assessments and C-TPAT Annual Validation Reviews. A complete analysis on your Security Compliance to determine weaknesses and areas for improvements in order to qualify for the Customs - Trade Partnerships programs such as C-TPAT, PIP, CSA – Customs Self Assessment, CSA 2010 - Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 initiative and FAST – Free and Secure Trade.
Website: http://www.crossborderservices.org
Email: crossborderservices@cogeco.net
Phone: +1 - 905-973-9136