CFSP14100 - Processing the application: general information

The processes and pre-authorisation activities detailed in this section must be completed satisfactorily before a CFSP authorisation may be granted. These activities are mandatory for all forms of CFSP whether using LCP, SDP, Indirect or Direct Representation.

The outcomes of all these activities and pre-authorisation checks must be detailed on the Authorising Officer's Checklist (a sample of which is provided in CFSP24000) or within the trader’s folder.

Officers must ensure a signed copy of the authorisation form is received backpromptly from the trader and kept within their folder.

It is also essential that local management checks are carried out to ensure staffhave followed the authorisation procedures outlined in this guidance.

This will provide assurance:

• on the equity of treatment of all traders
• that traders have been set up properly to operate CFSP and
• that traders are fully aware of their obligations.

Officers must keep a record of the checks carried out and any action taken, as evidence that the authorisation assurance procedures have been completed.