Government Sponsored Supply Chain Security Program

Brazil

Supply Chain Security Program Overview

AEO ( Brazil )

The Authorized Economic Operator program in Brazil became operational in 2008. Customs will award certified companies the same expedited cargo processing as the "blue lane" (linha azul) program members enjoy.

Country:

Brazil
Program Name:

Authorized Economic Operator
Program Acronym:

AEO
Program Status:

Active
Responsible Government Agency: Brazil Customs (Ministerio de Fazenda)
Year Established:

2008
Current Members:

15 (Estimate)
Eligible Types of Business
  • Importers*
  • Foreign Manufacturers*
  • Exporters*
  • Customs Agents*
  • Freight Forwarders*
  • Warehouse keepers*
  • Sea Carriers*
  • Air Carriers*
Supply Chain Security Certification available:

Yes
Customs Compliance certification available:

No
Certification validity:

Unlimited
Special program benefits:

Use of expedited lane
Program Setup Requirements
On-line application:

No
On-line portal account:

No
Detailed security profile:

Yes
Profile supporting documents:

Yes
Government Review Requirements
Security verification:

Yes
Customs Compliance verification:

Yes
Financial Solvency verification:

Yes
Accounting System verification:

Yes
On-site supply chain security program verification visit

Yes
Required Documented Procedures
Customs Compliance

Yes
Internal Recordkeeping

Yes
Accounting System

Yes
Logistics System

Yes
Export Process Map

No
Site Plan

No
Risk Assessment

Yes
Business Partner Requirements

Yes
Container Security

Yes
Physical Access Controls

Yes
Personnel Security

Yes
Procedural Security

Yes
Shipping Security

Yes
Receiving Security

Yes
Security Training

Yes
Physical Security

Yes
Information Systems Security

Yes
Incident Management and Investigations

Yes
Crisis Management and Incident Recovery

Yes
Annual Maintenance Requirements
Security Profile Update:

Yes
Security Awareness Training:

Yes
Security Program Self Evaluation:

Yes
Security Program Self Testing:

Yes
Regular Monitoring by Government Authorities:

Yes
Validation Requirements
Validation visit by Government Authorities:

N/A
Validation visit frequency:

N/A
Validation visit to foreign vendors:

N/A
Pre-validation supporting documents:

N/A
Validation Questionnaire:

N/A
Validation Presentation:

N/A
Government Issued Validation Report:

N/A
Response to Validation Report:

N/A
Mutual Recognition Agreements
Active
  • None
Pending
  • None
Web based Resources
Official Government Resources
Other:
Other Comments *

*Company must be involved in a minimum of 100 international trade transactions per month wortha total of at least $20 million dollars.

© 2011 Zisser Group. This document is intended solely for the use of the Company and may not be duplicated or disseminated to anyone unrelated to the Company without express written approval.The information was optained from the Customs organization of the country named above.