Recommendation on temperature control for transport of foodstuffs by sea

The transport of foodstuffs by sea does not compromise food safety. But retemperature is an issue. Customs inspectors performing material checks are able to check on-site temperatures only. They do not have the time or expertise to establish temperature variations that might have taken place during transport, unless it concerns a deep-frozen batch that has been thawed. Agreements with the industry on reporting temperature changes may prove an effective solution to the problems the EU is experiencing in enforcing its regulations. Temperature standards that lost their legal status in the most re... Mehr ...