If catering carts are sealed with tamper-evident, sequentially numbered security seals, once at the aircraft, what must be done?

• A. Do nothing
• B. Inspect and verify against the list of numbers
• C. Break seals for inspection
• D. Verify seals after landing

Answer: (B)

Security seals on catering carts safeguard against tampering by showing whether a cart has been opened since the seal was applied. On reaching the aircraft, you must inspect each seal and verify its number against the pre-printed list or inventory. This step confirms the seals are intact and that none have been replaced or breached before service begins. If all seals match and are intact, you can proceed; if a seal is missing, damaged, or the number doesn’t align with the list, you must report it and follow the airline’s security procedures before continuing. Doing nothing, breaking seals, or verifying only after landing would fail to ensure the cart’s integrity at the point of use.