What does TAPA FSR cover?
TAPA Facility Security Requirements address security at facilities handling valuable or theft-targeted goods. The applicable requirements and assessment level should match the facility and customer expectations. Facility security and transport security have distinct scheme requirements.
Who it is for
Warehousing and logistics facilities protecting theft-targeted cargo.
Key areas to understand
Start with these areas. Identify which requirements apply to your activities and who is responsible for them.
- 1Define facility boundaries and assessment requirements.
- 2Control access, cargo handling and security incidents.
- 3Check that physical and procedural safeguards operate consistently.
Evidence to prepare
This list is a starting point. Check the standard for all required documents. For each item, record who is responsible, the activity or site it relates to, and a recent example showing how it works.
- Facility scope and security assessment
- Access authorization and visitor records
- Cargo receipt and dispatch controls
- Security equipment inspection records
- Incident investigations and corrective actions
Keep records that explain what was checked, which requirement was used and who checked it. Include any action taken when a requirement was not met. Link each record to the work it supports.
An internal audit example
Suggested checks from 4Auditee
Follow a high-value consignment from the receiving gate to storage and dispatch. Inspect the authorization checks at each handover. Use a recent exception to test how staff detect, escalate and investigate a discrepancy between cargo and records.
Choose a sample that suits your activities and risks. If you find a gap, record the requirement, the evidence and what was missing. Check more examples if the first results suggest a wider problem.
A common problem to check
A working camera system does not establish that access decisions or cargo handovers are controlled. Check both physical safeguards and daily practices.
Prepare for assessment
The assessment type for this guide is facility security certification. Confirm the requirements, what will be assessed and how the assessment will work with the responsible body or customer. These steps help you prepare. You must also follow the scheme’s official rules.
- Define what is covered. List the products, services, activities and sites. Record the standard edition, additional scheme rules and customer requirements.
- Find what is missing. Compare the requirements with current work. Prioritise gaps by risk. Assign someone responsible and a completion date.
- Keep records of everyday work. Check a sample of actual records and speak with the people involved. Make sure they understand their responsibilities.
- Check the results. Complete internal reviews and audits. Check that corrective actions worked before closing problems.
From one site to many
Make it easy to find who is responsible at each site. Keep company policies separate from records of local work. Link each site’s records to its activities, risks and requirements so you can spot gaps at individual sites.
Sites that share a management system do not automatically qualify for one certificate or assessment. Confirm which sites can be included and how they will be checked with the assessment body.
About this guide and its sources
4Auditee wrote this guide using the public source below. The evidence list, audit example and preparation steps are our suggestions. Read the official standard and scheme rules for the full requirements. This guide does not include the standard’s full text or provide certification.
DNV: TAPA FSR reference information