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In June 2003, the WCO adopted a series of measures that will provide a solid framework of international best practices and standards to be used by its Members in securing the international trade supply chain while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and implementing their national requirements. The measures were made in response to international concerns that the trade supply chain could be used for the transport of weapons of mass destruction.
The measures approved by the Council included:
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A new international convention and commentary on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters – Johannesburg Convention
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The WCO Data Model and a list of essential data elements required for the identification of high risk consignments
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International Customs guidelines on advance cargo information, subject to further work being undertaken on industry specific guidelines
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Guidelines for the development of national laws for the collection and transmission of Customs information
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High level guidelines for co-operative arrangements between WCO Members and the private sector to increase supply chain security
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Enhancements of the WCO’s information and intelligence strategy including the operation of its global Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices network
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A new internet-based Databank on advanced technology to enable WCO Members to identify products and services for the detection of illegal consignments and contraband.
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