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Outbound seal control

Outbound seal control differs from sealing itself through its inspection focus: while sealing applies the security marker, control verifies its integrity and effectiveness.

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Outbound seal control differs from sealing itself through its inspection focus: while sealing applies the security marker, control verifies its integrity and effectiveness.

A warehouse worker or freight handler inspects before dispatch to confirm the seal is correctly affixed, undamaged, and intact – this secures the delivery and evidence chain.

In customs operations and regulated goods transport, this control is often documented (inspection log with date, time, handler) and forms a compliance requirement.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.iso.org/standard/42986.html

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Outbound seal control differs from sealing itself through its inspection focus: while sealing applies the security marker, control verifies its integrity and effectiveness. A warehouse worker or freight handler inspects before dispatch to confirm the seal is correctly affixed, undamaged, and intact – this secures the delivery and evidence chain. In customs operations and regulated goods transport, this control is often documented (inspection log with date, time, handler) and forms a compliance requirement. It ensures that sealed shipments do not leave the warehouse gate with already-compromised or incorrectly-applied seals.

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