COLD-CHAIN - A NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRESERVATION AND PROCESSING

Mr. Sumit S. Kalmegh; Mr. Sumit S. Jamkar; Dr. Sachin S. Ingole

doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/EHA29

Authors

Mr. Sumit S. Kalmegh Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Sipna COET, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Mr. Sumit S. Jamkar Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Sipna COET, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Sachin S. Ingole Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Sipna COET, Amravati, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/EHA29

Keywords:

Cold chain, Temperature monitoring, Vaccine cold chain, Refrigeration, Logistical chain

Abstract

The term cold chain or cool chain denotes the series of actions and equipment applied to maintain a product within a specified low-temperature range from harvest/production to consumption. A cold chain system is a temperature controlled supply chain which ensures and extends the shelf life of products such as fresh agricultural products, seafood, frozen food, photographic film, chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs. This paper reviews the increased importance of cold chain management as a result of changing product portfolios, the requirements for Good storage and Distribution practices, current regulatory trends, quality management, risk assessment factors, and temperature monitoring. A cold chain can be managed by a quality management system. It should be analyzed, measured, controlled, documented, and validated.

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