Launching of the Authorized Economic Operator Programme on 20th, January 2022

As the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) came into effect on the 22nd of February, 2017 and Sri Lanka being a signatory has numerous obligations to fulfill in order to meet the standards to improve the transparency and predictability of trading across borders and to create a less discriminating environment. In line with the government’s efforts to fulfill these obligations Sri Lanka Customs has already developed a strategic approach towards the implementation of the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards. As part of this strategic approach, Sri Lanka Customs has decided to implement a robust Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Framework in line with the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards and other international standards.