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New air cargo security procedures

New air cargo security procedures Since March 1993 the security concept (VSL 748.122), based on international and European law, has been in force in Switzerland as a protective measure against terrorism in the aviation sector. The airfreight transport and supply chain can process and load shipments from “known consignors” through “regulated agents“ at airports, following simplified security procedures.

As of April 2008, companies who wish to obtain the status of “known consignors” will have to undergo a new inspection and certification procedure, carried out by an “independent validator“ appointed by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). (A security declaration via a "regulated agent" had been sufficient until now).

A transition solution has been designed for existing “known consignors” certified through the old procedure. This is described in a letter sent to the “known consignors” (please have a look at the letter on the right side or  under downloads and FAQ).

The “known consignor” is part of the chain of precautionary measures in the airfreight sector. Security-checked airfreight shipments from “known consignors” delivered to the airline or the handling agent at the airport by “regulated agents“ are sometimes only subject to reduced further security checks, sometimes to no more at all. Unchecked airfreight shipments delivered to the airport will still be subject to invoiced security checks prior to loading. All consignors are free to decide according to their specific needs whether or not to apply for “known consignor” certification.

In accordance with general EU Regulation No. 2320/2002 and EU Regulation No. 831/2006 chapter 6.4, all EU Member States, as well as Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, must implement the “known consignor” criteria by 1 March 2009. The “security programme“ declaration will no longer be sent to “regulated agents” after 2008.

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If you have any further questions, please start by consulting the explanations mentioned in the letter from the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) to all “known consignors” – and/or the FAQ.  For any specific questions, please send an e-mail to questionsknown-consignors.com

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