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SAFE FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS At the June 2005 annual Council Sessions in Brussels, Directors General of Customs representing the Members of the World Customs Organization (WCO) adopted the SAFE Framework of Standards by unanimous acclamation.  Not only did the adoption of this unique international instrument usher in a safer world trade regime, it also heralded the beginning of a new approach to working methods and partnership for both Customs and business.
Since that time, work has progressed on modernizing and improving the document, principally by incorporating into its text detailed provisions concerning Authorized Economic Operators (AEO) which had been initially developed in a separate document.  It is perceived that both Customs and our business partners will benefit from having all SAFE and AEO provisions readily available in a single comprehensive instrument.
For those Customs administrations expressing a need, assistance in the form of a programme for sustainable capacity building (Columbus Programme) is being implemented by the WCO Secretariat, with the committed support of other WCO Members.  Phase one of this Programme involving Diagnostic Missions is now almost complete, and work has already begun on Phase two.  This work dr
aws on the expertise of our diagnosticians trained to that end, and is aimed at satisfying Members’ requests for assistance in implementing this instrument.  In particular, the Phase two work is focusing essentially on developing action plans and securing funding.  These are crucial steps for our Members on the road to full implementation of the SAFE Framework of Standards.
The commitment and willingness shown by WCO Members to implement the SAFE Framework of Standards clearly demonstrates their desire to secure and facilitate world trade and to reap the
ensuing economic, financial and social benefits.  This consolidated instrument is intended for all WCO Members, whether d eveloped or developing, and should make it possible for us to derive greater benefits in this era of trade globalization.
Michel Danet
Secretary General
World Customs Organization
June 2007
WCO SAFE FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS
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THE SAFE FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FOREWORD (2)
1.1. INTRODUCTION (2)
1.2. OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE SAFE FRAMEWORK (3)
1.3. FOUR CORE ELEMENTS OF THE SAFE FRAMEWORK (3)
1.4. TWO PILLARS OF THE SAFE FRAMEWORK (3)
1.5. CAPACITY B UILDING (4)
1.6. IMPLEMENTATION (4)
2. BENEFITS (5)
2.1. NATIONS/GOVERNMENTS (5)
2.2. CUSTOMS (5)
2.3. BUSINESS (6)
3. PILLAR 1 – CUSTOMS-TO-CUSTOMS : .. (7)
3.1. CUSTOMS-TO-CUSTOMS STANDARDS (7)
3.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION (9)
3.3. SEAL INTEGRITY FOR SECURE CONTAINERS (25)
4. PILLAR 2 – CUSTOMS-TO-BUSINESS : INTRODUCTION (29)
4.1. CUSTOMS-TO-BUSINESS STANDARDS (30)
4.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION (31)
5. AEO CONDITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS (34)
5.1. DEFINITIONS (36)
5.2. CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CUSTOMS AND THE AEO (37)
5.3. BENEFITS TO THE AEO (48)
5.4. VALIDATION AND AUTHORIZA TION PROCEDURES (50)
5.5. PROCESS OUTLINE FOR BUSINESS (52)
5.6. MUTUAL RECOGNITION (54)
6. RESOLUTION OF THE CUSTOMS CO-OPERATION COUNCIL ON
THE FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS TO SECURE AND FACILITATE
GLOBAL TRADE (57)
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1. Foreword
1.1. Introduction
International trade is an essential driver for economic prosperity.  The global trading system is vulnerable to terrorist exploitation that would severely damage the entire global
economy.  As government organizations that control and administer the international
movement of goods, Customs administrations are in a unique position to provide increased security to the global supply chain and to contribute to socio-economic development
through revenue collection and trade facilitation.
There is a need for a World Customs Organization (WCO) endorsed strategy to secure the movement of global trade in a way that does not impede but, on the contrary, facilitates the movement of that trade.  Securing the international trade supply chain is only one step
in the overall process of strengthening and preparing Customs administrations for the
21st Century. Accordingly, to strengthen and go beyond existing programmes and practices, WCO Members have developed a regime that will enhance the security and facilitation of
international trade.  This is the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate global trade (hereafter referred to as the "SAFE Framework"). The SAFE Framework sets
forth the principles and the standards and presents them for adoption as a minimal
threshold of what must be done by WCO Members.
The reason that the WCO is the appropriate platform for this initiative is readily apparent.  The WCO has the membership and thus the participation of Customs
administrations representing 99 percent of global trade.  Customs administrations have
important powers that exist nowhere else in government - the authority to inspect cargo and goods shipped into, through and out of a country.  Customs also have the authority to
refuse entry or exit and the authority to expedite entry.  Customs administrations require
information about goods being imported, and often require information about goods
exported. They can, with appropriate legislation, require that information to be provided in
advance and electronically. Given the unique authorities and expertise, Customs can and
should play a central role in the security and facilitation of global trade.  However, a holistic approach is required to optimize the securing of the international trade supply chain while
ensuring continued improvements in trade facilitation.  Customs should therefore be
encouraged to develop co-operative arrangements with other government agencies.
It is an unacceptable and an unnecessary burden to inspect every shipment.  In fact, doing so would bring global trade to a halt.  Consequently, modernized Customs
administrations use automated systems to risk manage for a variety of issues. In this
environment, Customs administrations should not burden the international trade community with different sets of requirements to secure and facilitate commerce, and there should be
securingrecognition of other international standards. There should be one set of international
Customs standards developed by the WCO that do not duplicate or contradict other
intergovernmental requirements.
The SAFE Framework also considers the critical elements of capacity building and requisite legislative authority.  While certain aspects of this instrument can be implemented without capacity building, it is recognized that many administrations will need assistance to implement the standards.  The SAFE Framework contemplates appropriate assistance with capacity building for those Customs administrations that adopt it.
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