FAQs: Certification for known consignors.
The transitional period for known consignors ended on April 28, 2013. The security declarations previously submitted by many consignors were no longer valid after this date.
Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions on this topic.
What has changed since April 29, 2013?
April 28, 2013 marked the end of the transitional period for implementing the EU regulations on supply chain security. After this date, the security declarations previously submitted to regulated agents were no longer valid. Since March 29, 2013, only companies that have been approved by the authorities as known consignors are certified to deliver secure air freight.
What can/do I have to do?
If you want to your air freight to be handled in the secure supply chain, you must apply to become a known consignor by registering with and being granted approval from your national aviation security authority. The respective authority in Germany is the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA). Otherwise, your shipments will be subject to the usual security screening procedures on arrival. Certification is not mandatory. It is ultimately up to you to decide whether your freight volume warrants certification.
Download: Information on certification for “known consignors”
Who should apply for certification?
We especially recommend certification if you
- regularly ship freight by air
- ship temperature-sensitive goods
- ship goods with a high material density
- ship goods in packaging that must remain unopened
- ship goods that cannot be screened or are difficult to screen.
Is there a checklist for known consignor certification?
A guide is available on the LBA website.
Where can I find the EU central database of approved known consignors?
If you are a regulated agent, you can access information on known consignors here.
Who has access to this database?
Only regulated agents currently have access to this database!