Overview
Container and trailer integrity must be maintained to protect against the introduction of unauthorized material and/or persons. At the point of stuffing, procedures must be in place to properly seal and maintain the integrity of the shipping containers and trailers. These requirements need to be implemented at all facilities that produce product for Target. The content in this section is organized by question number from the C-TPAT Security Checklist for ease of use.
Question 2.01.00: Is the facility always using seals provided by 3PL or ocean carrier for sealing full container or trailer loads?
Requirements
A high security seal must be affixed to all loaded containers bound for U.S. All seals must meet or exceed the current PAS ISO 17712 standards for high security seals. You can review these standards at the website www.iso.org. The following seals meet the PAS ISO 17712 standard and can be utilized for Target containers: