Vetter receives internationally recognized AEO-F certificate for global goods traffic

Vetter has received the status of Authorized Economic Operator Full (AEO-F) from the European Union. The certificate certifies Vetter's reliability, solvency, and high security standards in international trade. Vetter's customers worldwide benefit from shorter transport times and lower costs while maintaining high product quality.

The internationally recognized AEO-F certificate facilitates, among other things, the import of medicines into third countries: the certification demonstrates compliance with high security requirements across the entire supply chain of a company, thereby simplifying and speeding up customs procedures for shipments. This shortens transportation time and allows for better implementation of pharmaceutical transit time requirements. Another advantage is the facilitation of official procedures during security inspections and audits. Vetter and its customers thus benefit from additional time and cost savings in international supply chains.

“With the recognition as a ‘Authorized Economic Operator – Customs Simplifications/Security,’ we not only enable our customers to have a fast and smooth customs clearance worldwide but also ensure a very high security standard. The awarding of the AEO-F status is an important recognition for Vetter and also proof of the high level of service and product quality we offer our customers,” says Carsten Press, Senior Vice President Supply Chain Management. The benefits of the previous AEO-C status (Authorized Economic Operator – Customs Simplifications) for European trade now also apply globally with the extended AEO-F certificate.

The AEO-F certificate is currently accepted by the USA and Japan, EU member states, as well as Switzerland, Norway, and China. The World Customs Organization aims to gain additional countries for the agreement. With the concept of ‘Authorized Economic Operator’ (AEO), it seeks to establish a uniform customs and security standard in international trade within the framework of the SAFE (Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade) program. The European Union advocates for the recognition of this concept in international agreements with third countries to secure the supply chain from manufacturer to end consumer.