This document outlines the requirements and criteria for companies seeking approval under the NSI Guarding and Cash Services approval schemes, specifically the Passport Specification. It details the common and additional criteria that must be met for compliance, the application and continued approval processes, and the implications of achieving and maintaining this status in relation to the Security Industry Authority’s Approved Contractor Scheme. Key updates in this issue include changes to terminology regarding non-conformances and alignment with recent standards and regulations.