GB/T 28577-2021Classification & basic requirement for cold chain logistics (English PDF)

3.1 Logistics

The process that according to actual needs, the basic functions of transportation, storage, loading and unloading, handling, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, information processing and other basic functions are organically combined, so that the goods flow from the supplying place to the receiving place.

3.2 Cold chain logistics

A physical flow process that keeps the article in the temperature environment required to maintain its quality during the process from production to consumption, according to the characteristics of the article.

4.1 Classification according to category of goods

The storage period of food data shall not be less than 6 months after the expiration of the shelf life. If the shelf life is not indicated, it shall not be less than 2 years. The storage period of pharmaceutical and medical data shall not be less than 5 years.

5.3 Temperature control

5.3.1 Cold chain logistics service providers shall establish a cold chain logistics temperature monitoring and control system.

5.3.2 The cold chain logistics service provider shall, according to the classification of cold chain logistics temperature zones and customer requirements, clearly stipulate the temperature requirements, temperature measurement methods, recording requirements of temperature measurement results, and temperature record preservation methods and storage periods for articles in each logistics link.

5.3.3 The cold chain logistics service provider shall select an appropriate method to heat or cool the interior of the facilities, equipment and means of transport before loading items.

5.4 Article protection

5.4.1 Cold chain logistics service providers shall establish a system for article protection.

Make specific operational requirements for article protection, including temperature, cleanliness, and shelf life, for each operation link.

5.4.2 Cold chain logistics service providers shall regularly check articles. Develop measures according to the properties of the article to protect the article from moisture, damage, corruption, deterioration. Maintain the article's nature stable, quantity complete, packaging and protection good.

5.4.3 Articles shall be classified and placed in different areas according to their attributes.

5.4.4 Cold chain logistics service providers shall meet the requirements of temperature, humidity, gas composition and other requirements for articles during storage and transportation.

5.5 Quality management

5.5.1 Cold chain logistics service providers shall establish relevant documents for cold chain logistics quality management system. Activities such as internal audit and quality improvement are carried out on a regular basis.

5.5.2 Cold chain logistics service providers shall design implementation plans for cold chain logistics activities in advance. Evaluate the plans and make a decision.

5.5.3 Cold chain logistics service providers shall establish emergency response plans for cold chain logistics. Exercise regularly.

5.5.4 When the articles are handed over, they shall meet the requirements of batches, quantities, categories, temperature records stipulated by both parties. The handover certificate shall be signed and kept.

5.6 Requirements for personnel

5.6.1 Cold chain logistics practitioners shall hold valid certificates required for their positions.

5.6.2 Cold chain logistics practitioners shall regularly conduct professional training and assessment.

5.7 Safety management

5.7.1 Cold chain logistics service providers shall establish safety management systems for personnel, cold chain facilities and equipment, items, environment, fire protection.

5.7.2 In the event of a public health emergency, the cold chain logistics service provider shall promptly take corresponding preventive and disposal measures for the personnel, articles, packaging, facilities and equipment related to cold chain logistics.

5.8 Environmental protection

5.8.1 Cold chain logistics service providers shall establish environmental protection management measures for cold chain logistics.

5.8.2 Cold chain logistics service providers shall choose environmentally friendly refrigerants.

5.8.3 Cold chain logistics service providers shall choose green, environmentally friendly and energy-saving facilities and equipment.

5.8.4 Cold chain logistics service providers shall use recyclable or recyclable materials in all aspects of cold chain logistics.