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UN ECE / WCO Conference 13 November 2003

UN ECE / WCO Conference 13 November 2003. an E C approach to security by John Pulford. AN EU APPROACH ON SECURITY. I. Enlargement II. New Community initiatives. I. ENLARGEMENT. 25 countries acting as one New neighbours Need equal protection at all points Transit traffic.

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UN ECE / WCO Conference 13 November 2003

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  1. UN ECE / WCO Conference 13 November 2003 an E C approach to security by John Pulford

  2. AN EU APPROACH ON SECURITY I. Enlargement II. New Community initiatives

  3. I. ENLARGEMENT • 25 countries acting as one • New neighbours • Need equal protection at all points • Transit traffic

  4. PROPOSED COMMUNITY APPROACH • Develop a common framework to combat terrorism • Support the international efforts to improve security • Customs should share responsibilities • Working with business

  5. II. NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVES • External border security Communication • Legislation • Electronic customs Communication • Pilot projects • Numerous transport initiatives

  6. EXTERNAL BORDER SECURITY • Rationalised controls • Community approach to Risk Management • Sharing responsibilities • Resources

  7. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL • Introduce risk management • Authorised operator • Harmonising pre-arrival / pre-departure information

  8. SUMMARY DECLARATION • Made electronically 24 hours in advance • Common data elements • May use commercial data • Communicated between Customs offices • Work on basis of notification and access to traders’ system

  9. ELECTRONIC CUSTOMS • Some key elements : • Standardised approach for data • Improved links for business • Saving time and money for approved traders • Gives greater supply chain security

  10. AIMING AT BETTER CONTROLS • All Member States performing selection based on risk management backed up by modern IT systems • Trade getting benefits in return for security investment • More standardised approach • Single Window • Reinforced export controls

  11. PRACTICAL RESULTS REQUIRED • Clear and uniform data requirements • Clear responsibility for collection and availability of data • Facilitation for secure traders • Better controls due to improved risk management • Greater use of new technologies (scanners, electronic seals etc.)

  12. CONCLUSIONS Providing Security in the EU requires a complete circle of actions : • Commonly agreed and supported standards for information etc. • Commonly agreed control approach • Co-operation between legitimate trade and control authorities • Security investment giving facilitation payback • Global solutions wherever possible

  13. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Further information: john.pulford@cec.eu.int

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