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Improved protection of high-value, theft-prone goods
Reduction of security threats and liability risks
Increased awareness of possible dangers
Competitive advantages from transparency and trust
All three standards stand for more transparency and security in the industry and are certifiable. TAPA's focus is on theft prevention using of real-time information and the latest prevention measures.
TAPA is a coalition of more than 600 of the world's leading manufacturers, logistics service providers, freight carriers, law enforcement, and other stakeholders. The common goal of all: to reduce cargo loss and theft within the global supply chain.
TAPA members include international companies and their logistical partners in the technology and high tech, pharmaceutical, automotive, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, hygiene, food, beverage, furniture, appliance, and metal industries.
The risk assessment creates transparency and allows for early implementation of appropriate and effective control measures. The Facility Security Requirements are applicable:
The certification is carried out on three security levels: A, B, and C. The corresponding audits according to the international security requirements for business premises can take place at all locations in the international supply chain.
This holistic and systematic risk assessment creates transparency and allows the early implementation of appropriate security measures. The standard defines minimum requirements for the following areas:
In addition to the three security levels (Level 1-3), TAPA TSR distinguishes between the three categories Large, Medium, and Small according to the number of trucks in a transport company.
TAPA PSR aims to increase the number of secure parking lots in order to protect goods, vehicles, and people. Using the Secure Parking Online Tool, members can identify secure and certified locations to determine transportation routes along the nearest PSR parking lots.
You gain competitive advantages and strengthen your company's image through transparency and the building of trust. In addition, you can benefit from synergy effects with the simultaneous application of other standards, for example: ISO 9001 or EU GDP. Intensive training enables you and your employees to recognize possible dangers at an early stage and to act accordingly.
DQS holds the required accreditation according to ISO/IEC 17021 by the German Accreditation Body DAkkS. This enables the standard-compliant, international comparability and recognition of certificates. The accreditation by TAPA has been in place since 2016.
As an accredited certification body, we have sound, industry-specific expertise. We know the current challenges and offer sustainable solutions for all areas within the supply chain.
In the first step, you discuss your company, your current challenges and the goals of a TAPA certification with us. Based on these discussions, you will receive an individual quote tailored to the needs of your company.
In the TAPA audit, all safety-relevant areas are evaluated according to a checklist specially developed by TAPA. If all applicable requirements according to the TAPA rules have been met, DQS issues a certificate valid for three years.
The certificate documents the implementation of all TAPA requirements and stands for certified cargo security. All certificates are registered with TAPA with a tracking number to ensure traceability and transparency.
Once you have been awarded a certificate, you are required to perform a self-assessment annually until recertification in the third year. The results of the self-assessments can be requested from TAPA.