1. Introduction

Purpose of this FSR Document

This Facility Security Requirements (FSR) document is the official TAPA Standard for secure warehousing and storage. It is a common global Standard that can be used in business / security agreements between Buyers and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and/or other Applicants seeking Certification

In the development of this Standard, TAPA recognizes the multiple differences in how storage services are provided globally, regionally, and even within companies, and that the FSR may apply to all or part of the services provided by a LSP/Applicant. Depending on the complexity and size of the supply chain, compliance with TAPA Standards may be achieved through a single LSP/Applicant or multiple LSPs/Applicants and qualified subcontractors.

Scope

The FSR may apply to the following:

 Any or all storage locations within the global supply chain, depending on risk and/or Buyer or LSP/Applicant requirements

 LSP/Applicant owned or operated facilities

 Buyer-owned or operated facilities

Audience

Typical users of the TAPA Standards include:

 Buyers

 LSPs/Applicants

 Law Enforcement or other government organizations

 Professional Supply Chain Organizations

Glossary

A Glossary containing definitions of terms and acronyms used throughout this FSR appears in Appendix A.

Resources to Implement the TAPA FSR

The resources to meet the requirements of the FSR shall be the responsibility of the LSP/Applicant and at the LSP’s/Applicant’s own expense, unless as negotiated or otherwise agreed upon by Buyer and LSP/Applicant.

Protecting LSP Policies and Procedures

Copies of security policies and procedures documents will only be submitted to Buyer in accordance with signed disclosure agreements between LSP/Applicant and Buyer and shall be handled as confidential information.