ISO 18613

ISO 18613:2014 is the internationally recognized standard that outlines the specific service requirements for the refrigerated transport of perishable foodstuffs. Designed to ensure food safety, hygiene, and consistent temperature control during transportation, this standard is crucial for maintaining the integrity of food products from source to destination. Quality Asia Certification supports businesses in the cold chain logistics and food transportation sectors by certifying compliance with this critical ISO standard.

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What is ISO 18613?

ISO 18613:2014 – Refrigerated Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs — Service Requirements sets forth best practices and operational requirements for companies engaged in the transportation of temperature-sensitive perishable goods. The standard addresses:

  1. Vehicle and equipment hygiene
  2. Temperature monitoring and maintenance
  3. Staff training and operational procedures
  4. Documentation and record-keeping
  5. Traceability throughout the cold chain

This certification is applicable to logistics providers, food distribution companies, cold storage facilities, and transport contractors who operate in compliance with food safety standards and regulations.

Why is ISO 18613 important?

The demand for safe and efficient refrigerated transport has surged with the growth of global trade in food, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive goods. ISO 18613:2014 helps businesses:

  1. Ensure compliance with international food safety regulations
  2. Build trust with food producers, retailers, and end consumers
  3. Standardize operations to meet international trade requirements
  4. Reduce the risk of contamination and spoilage during transit
  5. Demonstrate a commitment to high service quality and hygiene

By adhering to ISO 18613:2014, organizations ensure that the cold chain remains unbroken, enhancing overall supply chain reliability.

What are the benefits of ISO 18613?

  1. Globally recognized certification that reflects operational excellence in refrigerated transport.
  2. Assures quality control and safety of perishable goods during logistics.
  3. Promotes good hygiene practices in transport operations.
  4. Provides systematic guidelines for staff training and handling procedures.
  5. Facilitates auditable and transparent systems for traceability and accountability.


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 18613?

Implementing and achieving certification to ISO 18613:2014 brings measurable business advantages:

✅ Enhanced Market Access: Opens new business opportunities with global partners who require certified cold chain compliance.

✅ Customer Trust & Satisfaction: Strengthens brand reputation by assuring clients of consistent quality and food safety.

✅ Risk Reduction: Minimizes the chances of spoilage, contamination, and non-compliance penalties.

✅ Operational Efficiency: Standardizes service processes, reduces wastage, and improves documentation accuracy.

✅ Competitive Edge: Positions your business as a preferred partner for high-value and sensitive cargo transport.

✅ Support in Legal Compliance: Aligns with national and international regulations on food hygiene and transport standards.


Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.

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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.

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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.

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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.

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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.

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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.

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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.

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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.

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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.

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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.

Why QualityAsia?

QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:

Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
  • Thorough documented information review.
  • Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
  • Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
  • Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.

Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
  • Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
  • Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
  • Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
  • Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.


    Surveillance & Certification Renewal

    Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.

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