PFF Renewal Requirements

PFF and AFF designations are subject to a 2-year renewal. The deadline for submission is January 31 each year.

To maintain the PFF Designation, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

Employment

Must be employed by a CIFFA Regular Member company (This requirement does not apply to Associate PFF); and

Background Check

Applicable only every 5 years ... Successfully completed the background check according to the standards set in the Transport Canada Air Cargo Security Program for Authorized Cargo Representatives (currently set as ... Criminal Record Background Check, 5-year employment verification, 5-year residence verification, 3 character reference checks); and supply CIFFA with a current passport photo; and

Participation

In order to maintain the PFF Designation a PFF must participate in at least 4 Industry-related events every two years.

Some examples are:

• CIFFA Working Group (e.g. Air Cargo Security, PFF, etc.)
• Groups/committees (e.g. Transport Canada, Canadian Border Services Agency, etc.)
• Trade shows (e.g. IE Canada, CITA, TIACA, etc.)
• Continuous training (e.g. Dangerous Goods, Local Chamber of Commerce/Board of Trade seminars,  etc.)
• Community service/charitable events (e.g. Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, etc.)
• Industry-related speaking engagements (e.g. in-house training, local Chamber of Commerce/Board of Trade, etc.)
  

NOTE 1: Proof of attendance must be provided.

NOTE 2: At least one event must be of a learning nature.

Payment

Complete the required Renewal Application Form and pay the Application Fee of:
$190.00 + GST= $199.00 (Regular PFF)
$390.00 + GST= $409.50 (Associate PFF)

CIFFA Member
Renewal PFF

Non-CIFFA Member
Renewal Associate PFF