ISO/NP 31518

Cold chain logistics — Operational and service requirements for fresh produce

General information

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ISO

ISO/PC 315 Indirect, temperature-controlled refrigerated delivery services – land transport of parcels with intermediate transfer

International Standard

Scope

This document specifies the operational and service requirements for cold chain logistics in the post-harvest segment of the fresh produce supply chain, covering activities from the farmgate packhouse to cold storage units —where most temperature-sensitive losses occur globally.
This document does not cover primary production practices at farm level or long-distance export logistics beyond cold storage units.

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ISO/NP 31518
10.20 New project ballot initiated
Aug 25, 2026