Purpose This set of criteria can be utilized to assess compliance to AS5553B@ Aerospace Standard Counterfeit Electrical@ Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) Parts; Avoidance@ Detection@ Mitigation@ and Disposition. Application This document is intended for use during certification audits to the requirements of AS5553B. It may be used by all contracting organizations that procure EEE parts@ whether such parts are procured directly or integrated into electronic assemblies or equipment as guidance for evaluating compliance to AS5553B or in preparation for a certification audit or internal evaluation.