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WHAT IS ISO 17712?

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable, and of good quality.

The ISO 17712 establishes “uniform procedures for the classification, acceptance, and withdrawal of mechanical freight container seals. It provides a single source of information on mechanical seals which are acceptable for securing freight containers in international commerce.”

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ISO Standards for Security Seals

The current ISO 17712 standard requires independent confirmation in three areas:

1. Testing to determine a security seals physical strength (as barriers to entry).

ISO 17712 defines three types of classes of seal strength or barrier capacity: “I” for Indicative; “S” for Security; and “H” for High Security. C-TPAT requires the use of “H” class seals. Suppliers must use independent third party test laboratories to validate a seal’s classification. Labs must be accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) to perform testing specific to ISO 17712.

2. Auditing of manufacturer's security-related business processes.

Poor security-related practices can undercut the effectiveness of a high-quality security seal. ISO 17712’s Annex A defines over two dozen required practices, such as facility risk assessments and access controls to production and storage areas. Suppliers’ conformance with Annex A should also be demonstrated through an independent certification provider that is accredited to audit compliance with the ISO standards.

3. Seals be designed and constructed with tamper indicative features that generate tell-tale evidence of tampering.

Security Seal manufacturers must be able to demonstrate to, and obtain certification from, an accredited auditor from an independent third party organization that their high security seals have built-in tamper evidence features. If an independent third party organization accredited to ISO 17020 verifies conformity, it will provide the manufacturer with a certificate of compliance that documents that the seals submitted for review do reflect tell-tale evidence of tampering generated by attempts to defeat a correctly closed and affixed seal.

ISO17712:2013 COMPLIANT HIGH SECURITY SEALS

May 15, 2014, the deadline date for all High Security Seals to be compliant with the new requirements of ISO17712:2013 – the international standard for mechanical seals. For seals to be compliant they must be categorized and marked “H” as High Security Seals when undergoing mechanical testing by an independent ISO 17025 accredited laboratory (Clause 5) and the manufacturer must be certified to both ISO9001 and ISO17712: Annex A.

The new requirement for High Security Seals is that they must also be compliant with Clause 6: Evidence of Tampering. Clause 6 requires the manufacturer to have a documented and audited process and test specification in place in its quality manual for all High Security Seals in its product range. Clause 6 is a valuable addition to the seal standard emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement of tamper resistance and tamper indicating features on security seals.

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How to verify an ISO 17712 certified seal

In order to verify that a High Security Seal is certified as ISO 17712:2013, contact your security seal supplier and ask them to submit the ISO certificates mentioned:

  • The manufacturer of the seal has to be ISO 9001 certified.
  • The manufacturer of the seal has to be ISO 17712:2013 Annex A (Best Practices) certified.
  • The mechanical strength of the seal has to meet or exceed the requirements of ISO 17712 Clause 5 High Security Seal category. This is documented by a ISO 17712:2013 “H” laboratory report / certificate for the seal.
  • ISO17712: 2013 Clause 6 Tamper Evidence Compliance Letter
  • The test laboratory performing the strength tests must be ISO 17025 accredited to perform ALL 5 mechanical tests according to ISO 17712:2013 Clause 5.

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  • Home
    • About Mega Fortris UK
    • Mega News
    • Knowledge Centre
      • Certification
      • ISO 17712 Certification
      • Materials and types of marking
      • Corporate Social Responsibility
      • Security Seal Best Practices
      • Security Seal Awareness
  • Industries
    • Seals for Airlines
    • Seals for Shipping Lines
    • Road Transport, Warehousing & Logistics
    • Courier / Postal Services
    • NHS & Healthcare
    • Petrochemical / Oil and Gas UK
    • More Industries We Serve
      • Waste & Document Waste Management
      • Banking
      • Cash-In-Transit
      • Asset Identification & Protection
      • Lockout Tagout
      • Law Enforcement
    • Education
    • Food & Beverages
    • Pharmaceuticals & Laboratories
    • Government & Councils
    • Retail & Loss Prevention
    • Utilities
    • Defence
  • Security Seals & Solutions
    • high Security Seals
      • High Security Container Seals
      • Intermediate & High Security Cable Seals
    • plastic & Metal Indicative seals
      • Plastic Pull-Tight Seals
      • Plastic Fixed-Length Seals
      • Meter Utility & Wire Seals
      • Security Padlocks
      • Metal Strip Seals
    • Tamper evident tapes, labels & bags
      • Tamper Evident Security Labels
      • Tamper Evident Security Tape
      • Tamper Evident Bags
      • Security Boxes
    • Biodegradable Security Seals
    • ISO 17712 & HMRC UK Customs Accepted Seals
    • MOST Cargo Monitoring Device
  • Cargo Securing & Slings
    • Strapping
      • Polyester Composite Strap
        • Galvanised Steel Buckles
      • Woven Polyester Strapping
      • Hot Melt/ Bale Strap
        • Phosphated Buckles
      • Polypropylene Strap
      • Extruded Polyester Strap
      • Ribbon Wound Steel Strapping
      • Oscillated Steel Strapping
    • Lashing
      • Container Lashing
      • Woven Lashing
      • Quattro Strap
      • Lashing Buckles & Hooks
    • Dunnage Bags
      • Paper Dunnage Bags
      • Woven Dunnage Bags
      • Dunnage Bag Inflators
    • Lifting Slings
      • Round Slings – Endless
      • Flat Web Slings – Duplex
      • One Way Slings
    • Accessories
      • Fittings Bags
      • Desiccant Bags / Poles
      • Edge Protectors/ Barrel Brackets
      • Pallet Wrap
      • Bar Wedge
    • Paper Roll Protector – CPP60
    • Ratchet Strap
    • Plastic Slip Sheets
    • Tensioners
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