TS 13075/T2

TS 13075/T2 addresses the general rules for services used to transport food-related materials from one location to another. It covers the administrative and operational rules for moving raw, semi-processed and finished foodstuffs, food additives, by-products reserved for processing, and food packages, together with the characteristics expected of transport vehicles, service premises and personnel.

What this transport service standard brings together

In food logistics, the central issue is not only moving cargo, but preserving conditions appropriate to the product being carried. Raw materials, semi-finished goods and ready products may differ in their sensitivity to hygiene, temperature control, segregation and cross-contamination. Food additives and packaging materials also play different roles in the chain, with distinct concerns around handling, protection and traceability. The standard’s scope brings these categories into one general service framework so they can be transported in an organised and controlled manner.

General expectations for premises, vehicles and personnel

The standard addresses the organisation of workplaces providing transport services, the characteristics of vehicles used for food transport, and the characteristics of the personnel involved. In general technical terms, food transport services rely on cleanliness, suitable compartmentalisation, protection of the load, orderly operations and staff equipped to perform their duties appropriately. The purpose is to keep the transport stage of the food chain orderly, controlled and compatible with the nature of the products being handled.

• A common framework for transporting raw, semi-processed and finished foods
• General provisions for food additives and by-products reserved for processing
• Transport of food packaging materials
• Characteristics of transport vehicles
• Characteristics of service workplaces and personnel