# Control of Perishable Goods Transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Control of perishable goods transport is the systematic monitoring of critical environmental parameters – above all temperature and humidity – across the entire transport chain, to prevent quality deterioration and microbiological hazards.

Control of perishable goods transport is the systematic monitoring of critical environmental parameters – above all temperature and humidity – across the entire transport chain, to prevent quality deterioration and microbiological hazards. Foods, frozen goods, pharmaceuticals, and biological materials are all cargo types where even brief deviations from specified conditions can cause product loss or safety risks. In practice, data loggers and IoT sensors continuously record readings and trigger automatic alerts when thresholds are exceeded. For international food transport in Europe, the ATP Agreement (Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs) sets binding technical standards for vehicles and equipment. Complete temperature records serve both as an internal quality management tool and as mandatory documentation for regulatory inspections and traceability in the event of a claim.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/standards/transport/perishable-foodstuffs](https://unece.org/transport/standards/transport/perishable-foodstuffs)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Control of Perishable Goods Transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/standards/transport/perishable-foodstuffs |

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