What is authorized economic operator certificate?

An Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is defined by the WCO SAFE Framework of Standards as a party involved in the international movement of goods, in whatever function, that has been approved by, or on behalf of, a national Customs administration as complying with WCO or equivalent supply chain security standards.

What are AEOs? AEO status is a certified standard authorisation issued by customs administrations in the European Union (EU) . It certifies that an economic operator has met certain standards in relation to: safety and security. systems to manage commercial records.

AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR (AEO) SCHEME. Page 1. [1] AUGUST 2019.