EU ACC3

The way forward………..

Air Cargo Security Developments

ACC3

“Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union

from a Third Country Airport”

The future?

• From 1st July 2014, EU bans air cargo from 3rd countries unless stations and supply chain are Independently Validated (ACC3)

• Validation can only by done by Independent Validators (IVs) accredited by an EU Member State

• Re-validated every 5 years

What is validation?

• Validation that the RA3 has a security program that is comprehensive and robust

• Security measures meet EU standards

• Focus on people, procedures and screening

• Allows RA3 to tender secure cargo for 5 years

Path to validation

• Become a Part 108 Regulated Agent or Know Consignor

• If you are a Part 108 RA you have 80% of measures already in place

• Proper pre validation

Options?

• Forget validation, tender unknown cargo

• Independent validation

Consequences and dangers of non validation• Liability in the case of an incident

(company and Directors personally)

• Delays at air carrier

• Air carriers screening cost (open season?)

• Moral responsibility

ACC3

• Based on air carriers, not foreign states

• Exceptions for air carrier flying from a “green” country

• Cargo must be screened or come from a secure supply chain

Classification of Risk

• “Green” countries no validation required, free movement of cargo

• “White” countries require independent validation, then free movement of cargo

• “Red” countries require independent validation and enhanced security measures

Specifics

• Screening to be in-line with EU Regulations

• HRCM (high risk cargo and mail) to be double screened

• Regulated Agents (RA3) and Known Consignors (KC3) to be independently validated

What about Regulated Agents andKnown Consignors?

• RA and KC must also be validated (direct or indirect)

• Secure Supply Chain – trust but verify (IV)

• ACC3 must cover them in their IV activity…or RA and KC can be validated in their own right

• Carriers are responsible for ensuring ‘their’ cargo meets the new EU Regulations prior to loading

HRCM?

• Cargo from a “Red” or restricted country

• Significant damage

• Suspected tampering

• Leaks and smells and weight

• Documentation

Contact details.

David Alexander

082 308 0169

011 701 3320 (24/7)

david@prisk.co.zawww.professionalcargosecurity.co.za