Government Sponsored Supply Chain Security Program

Singapore

Supply Chain Security Program Overview

STP ( Singapore )

The Secure Trade Partnership (STP), established in 2002, was the first supply chain security program in Asia. A unique feature about this program is that the certification validity is not for an unlimited time, as it is only valid for three years.

Country:

Singapore

Program Name:

Secure Trade Partnership

Program Acronym:

STP

Program Status:

Active

Responsible Government Agency: Singapore Customs
Year Established:

2002

Current Members:

25 (estimate)

Eligible Types of Business
  • Importers
  • Exporters
  • Marine Carriers
  • Air Carriers
  • Customs Brokers
  • Warehouse Operators
  • Freight Forwarders
Supply Chain Security Certification available:

Yes

Customs Compliance certification available:

No

Certification validity:

3 Years

Special program benefits:

None other than Customs benefits for supply chain security programs

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:

No

Financial Solvency verification:

No

Accounting System verification:

No

On-site supply chain security program verification visit

Yes

Required Documented Procedures
Customs Compliance

No

Internal Recordkeeping

No

Accounting System

No

Logistics System

No

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
  • New Zealand
Pending
  • United States
  • Australia
Web based Resources
Official Government Resources
Other:
Other Comments *
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