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Health and Hygiene Control for Perishable Goods

Health and hygiene control for perishable goods is a systematic inspection and monitoring regime designed to prevent microbiological, chemical, and physical contamination throughout the handling, storage, and transport of easily spoiled products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and blood products.

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Health and hygiene control for perishable goods is a systematic inspection and monitoring regime designed to prevent microbiological, chemical, and physical contamination throughout the handling,…

Core measures include continuous temperature monitoring across the cold chain, regular disinfection of vehicles and storage facilities, and complete documentation of every control step.

Freight forwarders and warehouse operators must comply with recognised standards such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and Good Hygiene Practice.

Last updated: 24 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02004R0852-20220125

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Health and hygiene control for perishable goods is a systematic inspection and monitoring regime designed to prevent microbiological, chemical, and physical contamination throughout the handling, storage, and transport of easily spoiled products such as food, pharmaceuticals, and blood products. Core measures include continuous temperature monitoring across the cold chain, regular disinfection of vehicles and storage facilities, and complete documentation of every control step. Freight forwarders and warehouse operators must comply with recognised standards such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and Good Hygiene Practice. In the EU, veterinary and food safety authorities may audit compliance at border crossings or during facility inspections. Non-compliance can result in shipment rejection, product recall, or withdrawal of operating licences.

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