Security certification for APM

Established as a means of assuring security in international trade, and in response to the creation of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) in the US, AEO Certification, first proposed by the EU in 2005, went into effect on January 1, 2008.

The purpose of the AEO initiative is to enhance EU customs authorities’ and certified businesses joint responsibilities for safe and secure cross-border transactions. There are three categories of certification: Safety and Security, Customs simplification, and a combined certificate.