Did you know?
EPI Ingredients is certified AEO: Authorised Economic Operator. AEO agreement enables any company established within the EU to acquire a quality label for the customs and security-safety processes it implements.
In France, it is issued by French national customs and recognised across the EU and in countries that have signed mutual recognition agreements.
Customs simplifications + Security and Safety’ agreement (AEO – F)
Our AEO-F is a combination of ‘customs simplification’ & ‘security & safety’ authorisations. It guarantees that our company meets all the criteria for these two authorisations:
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- Compliance with practical standards in terms of professional skills or qualifications directly related to our activity;
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- Existence of appropriate safety and security standards, (including physical integrity and access controls, logistical processes and handling of specific types of goods, our staff and business partners);
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- Demonstration of a high level of control over our operations and movement of goods through a management system, enabling us to exercise the necessary customs controls;
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- Financial solvency, proving that we are in a satisfactory financial situation;
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- Absence of violations of customs legislation and tax provisions.
Authorisation monitoring
The AEO authorisation is valid permanently. This agreement permits us to:
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- Constant compliance with audited and validated customs processes,
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- Implementing corrective measures in the event of malfunctions,
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- Carrying out regular audits (regular follow-up audits) at least once every 3 years,
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- Informing the RAS (Regional Audit Service) of any changes related to the company,
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- Maintaining a relationship of trust with the customs authorities.
More information on: https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/generalites-sur-lautorisation-oea