11. Specimen Management System (SMS)
Description of the Specimen Management System (SMS)
The SMS network is operated in the UK by the CCTO. The system holds information about:
- CTC Transit stamps used by Transit offices of departure, Transit and destination
- authorised consignors’ (A/C) stamps (required for business continuity)
- certificates of guarantee
- authorised seals
- pre-authenticated customs documents
The loss or misuse of any of the above must be notified to the CCTO immediately.
Customs will detain any goods found to be moving under a lost, stolen or forged document, seal, stamp or guarantee.