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by Hallie Forcinio, Contributing Editor Posted on Friday, November 03, 2006 3:10:08 PM   | Abstract: | Solutions provide visibility to keep shipments safe and meet regulatory requirements.
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The complicated world of extended, global supply chains in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry gives rise to security concerns about shipments that travel thousands of miles and are handled by many people and organizations, often relying on multiple modes of transportation. With both incoming ingredients and materials and outgoing finished product at risk, CPG companies not only want to protect their brands and customers, they also must comply with an ever-growing list of regulations from around the world aimed at preventing theft, diversion and terror tampering of goods crossing their borders. The United States' regulations alone are cumbersome, including port security initiatives, the U.S. Container Security Initiative to target and prescreen incoming cargo containers before they leave certain ports, country of origin labeling mandates, tariff requirements, prohibited party lists and record keeping and facility registration requirements related to the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The latter includes rules requiring most food suppliers shipping product to the United States to register with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and maintain records related to sources and recipients, and requires prior notice for incoming shipments. Generally, this data must be submitted electronically. [Click to continue] |