# Facility Temperature Mapping in the Cold Chain

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Temperature mapping is a validated qualification procedure that cold chain operators, pharmaceutical companies, and food logistics providers use to confirm that every zone of a refrigerated space maintains the required temperature range under operational conditions.

Temperature mapping is a validated qualification procedure that cold chain operators, pharmaceutical companies, and food logistics providers use to confirm that every zone of a refrigerated space maintains the required temperature range under operational conditions. Calibrated sensors are placed at defined grid points throughout the storage area or transport unit and record data continuously over a set period. The resulting map identifies hot or cold spots that must be corrected through adjustments to airflow, load configuration, or equipment settings. Regulatory frameworks — notably GDP guidelines for pharmaceutical distribution — require temperature mapping before a facility is commissioned, after significant structural modifications, and following major maintenance events. It is distinct from ongoing operational temperature monitoring: mapping is a one-time qualification exercise, not a continuous process.

**Source:** [https://www.pharmaguideline.com/2020/02/temperature-mapping-of-facility.html](https://www.pharmaguideline.com/2020/02/temperature-mapping-of-facility.html)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Facility Temperature Mapping in the Cold Chain |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 124 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.pharmaguideline.com/2020/02/temperature-mapping-of-facility.html |

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