A Practice Note describing proceedings under the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) that apply after a company's application for CTPAT membership has been approved and its international supply chain security measures have been verified by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through a validation process. Post-validation proceedings include an annual eligibility review, an annual security profile review, revalidations, and procedures for the suspension and removal of companies from CTPAT if they fail to maintain program requirements.