5. Contracts and Subcontracting

Contracts

The safe and secure transportation, storage, and handling of the Buyer’s assets is the responsibility of the LSP/Applicant, its agents and subcontractors throughout the collection, transit, storage, and delivery, as specified in a release or contract.

Where the FSR is referenced or included in the contract between the LSP/Applicant and Buyer, it shall also be referenced in the LSP’s/Applicant’s security program.

LSP shall provide Buyer with evidence of FSR Certification and, where appropriate, evidence that FSR requirements have been met. Further, any alleged failure by the LSP/Applicant to implement the FSR requirements shall be resolved according to the terms of the contract negotiated between the Buyer and the LSP/Applicant.

Subcontracting

Subcontractors that are not TAPA certified must be audited in accordance with the Buyer-LSP/Applicant contract.