5. International Response

Learning objectives

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Describe the structure and core principles of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards

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Explain how the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program works and the role of mutual recognition

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Identify the role of the IMO and ICAO in supply chain security through the ISPS Code and Annex 17

A number of international organizations responded to the terrorism threat by developing international standards to guide member countries in implementing appropriate responses. This chapter looks at the responses of the World Customs Organization (WCO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).