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2019 edition of the AEO Compendium now available
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published the 2019 edition of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Compendium, offering a concise and structured overview of existing AEO programs around the world and of Mutual Recognition Arrangements / Agreements (MRAs) signed between countries.
The Compendium provides a brief summary of each AEO program, comprising information on accreditation criteria, procedures and expected benefits, as well as associated MRAs. AEO programs and MRAs that are in the pipeline are also listed in the Compendium.
Since the publication of the 2018 edition, a further 6 AEO programs have come to light, bringing the total to 83 programs. The number of MRAs is also growing, with 74 bilateral and 4 plurilateral / regional MRAs compared to 57 in the 2018 edition.
A quick analysis reveals that AEO program certification and implementation are increasingly aligned with the standards and criteria stipulated in the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards.
For the first time, the Compendium also provides information on existing Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements (CMAAs) and on methodologies used to compare AEO programs that would be useful for mutual recognition processes.
