Common use of Supply Chain Security Clause in Contracts

Supply Chain Security. Supplier shall maintain a written security plan consistent with the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (“C-TPAT”) program of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Authorized Economic Operator for Security program of the European Union (“EU AEO”) and similar World Customs Organization SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (collectively, “SAFE Framework Programs”) and implement appropriate procedures pursuant to such plan (the “Security Plan”). Supplier shall: (a) communicate such SAFE Framework Programs recommendations to its sub-suppliers and transportation providers (“Subtiers”); (b) condition its relationship with those entities upon their implementation of a Security Plan; and (c) upon request of Buyer, Supplier shall certify to Buyer in writing that its Subtiers’ Security Plans comply with all applicable SAFE Framework Programs.