South Korea will adopt International standards governing supply chain safety to help local companies overcome potential delays in product shipping, Yonhap News reported.

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (ATS) said it has designated Korea Register (KR) as the body to issue ISO 28000 certification to local companies that meet rigorous safety and control criteria.

ISO 28000 standards, set by the International Standards Organization (ISO), specify strict requirements on the security management of global supply chains, including those covering the movement of containers.

The ATS said that accreditation by a certified body is necessary due to growing demands for shipment security following the September 11 attacks against the U.S.