Government Sponsored Supply Chain Security Program

Luxembourg

Supply Chain Security Program Overview

AEO ( Luxembourg )

Effective in January 2008, the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is active in all 27 members of the European Union. The number of members is expected to grow exponentially in the next few years.

Country:

Loxumbourg
Program Name:

Authorized Economic Operator
Program Acronym:

AEO
Program Status:

Active
Responsible Government Agency: European Commission Taxation and Customs Union
Year Established:

2007
Current Members:

500 (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:

Yes
Certification validity:

Unlimited
Special program benefits:

Choice of place of controls when inspected
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

No
Accounting System

No
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

No
Crisis Management and Incident Recovery

No
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:

No
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
  • United States
Web based Resources
Official Government Resources
Other:
Other Comments *

* For Supply Chain Security Certification only; does not apply relative to the Customs Compliance Certification.

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