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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.