EN 13486:2023

Temperature recorders and thermometers for measuring the ambient or internal temperature for the transport, storage and distribution of temperature sensitive goods - Periodic verification EN 13486:2023

Publication date:   Mar 18, 2024

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60.60 Standard published   Dec 13, 2023

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CEN/TC 423 Means of measuring and/or recording temperature in the cold chain

European Norm

17.200.20   Temperature-measuring instruments | 67.260   Plants and equipment for the food industry

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This document specifies the verification procedure for temperature recorders and thermometers for measuring the ambient or internal temperature of the products between −80 °C and +85 °C, which are intended to equip the means used for the transport, storage and distribution of temperature sensitive goods and which comply with standards EN 12830 and EN 13485 (measurement classes and ranges) and also others used for transport, distribution and/or storage of temperature sensitive goods.
It specifies the test methods which allow the verification of the equipment's conformity against class requirements identified in EN 12830 and EN 13485.
NOTE Examples for the transport, storage and distribution of temperature sensitive goods between −80 °C and +85 °C include chilled, frozen, deep frozen and quick-frozen food; ice cream; fresh and hot food; pharmaceuticals; blood and organs; chemicals; biologicals; electronic and mechanical devices; flowers, plants and bulbs; raw materials and liquids; animals; art and furnishings.

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EN 13486:2023
60.60 Standard published
Dec 13, 2023