Criteria:

　

 The condition relating to the financial solvency of the applicant referred to in Article 5a (2), third indent, of Regulation (EC) No.648/2005 is considered met, if his solvency can be proven for the past 3 years. Solvency, for the purposes of this Article, shall mean a good financial standing which is sufficient to fulfil the commitments of the applicant, with du regard to the characteristics of the type of the business activity.

 If the applicant has been established for less then 3 years, his financial solvency shall be judged on the basis of records and information that are available.

　

　

　

　

 The operator should demonstrate in its policy a high-level of awareness on security and safety measures, internally and in its business activities with clients, suppliers and external service providers. In preparation of the pre-audit of customs authorities the operator can do a self assessment to enable himself to analyse if the company is able to meet the security requirements. The assessment is an attempt to identity the risks and threats which might occur in that part of the supply chain in which the company is operating, and to look into the measures in place to minimise the risks and threats.

　

　

Criteria:

　

 Buildings are constructed of materials, which resist unlawful entry and provide protection against unlawful intrusion.

 Appropriate access control measures are in place to prevent unauthorised access to shipping areas, loading docks and cargo areas.