# Certification of Cold Chain Management

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Logistics providers and cold storage operators rely on cold chain certification to demonstrate to clients and regulators that temperature-sensitive goods – pharmaceuticals, food products, diagnostics, or blood derivatives – have been maintained within the required temperature range throughout transport, handling, and storage.

Logistics providers and cold storage operators rely on cold chain certification to demonstrate to clients and regulators that temperature-sensitive goods – pharmaceuticals, food products, diagnostics, or blood derivatives – have been maintained within the required temperature range throughout transport, handling, and storage. Certification typically demands calibrated monitoring devices, continuous temperature logs, defined deviation procedures, and documented contingency plans for equipment failures. Common reference frameworks include the EU Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines for medicinal products and sector-specific standards such as HACCP in the food industry. Without valid certification, consignments are frequently refused at borders or rejected by destination markets. In the pharmaceutical sector, certification is often a prerequisite for qualification as an approved logistics partner.

**Source:** [https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-food-safety-management.html](https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-food-safety-management.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Certification of Cold Chain Management |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 115 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-food-safety-management.html |

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