# IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers moving perishables by air — fresh produce, seafood, pharmaceuticals — rely on the IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) as the recognised industry standard for this cargo category.

Freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers moving perishables by air — fresh produce, seafood, pharmaceuticals — rely on the IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) as the recognised industry standard for this cargo category. The handbook defines which packaging materials and insulation types are acceptable for each product group, how temperature loggers must be deployed and recorded, and what maximum transit durations without active cooling are permissible. Requirements are product-specific: fresh fish demands different temperature ranges and time windows than pharmaceutical compounds. The PCR also underpin liability assessments in spoilage claims — documented deviations from prescribed conditions directly influence the outcome of disputes between carriers and shippers. They should be distinguished from the IATA Temperature Controlled Cargo Regulations, which set the broader technical framework for all temperature-managed shipments.

**Source:** [https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/perishable/](https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/perishable/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/perishable/ |

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