Medicinal products derived from living organisms, including vaccines, blood products, antibodies, and gene therapies. Extremely temperature-sensitive.
Blast Freezer
Industrial freezing equipment using very low temperatures (-30°C to -40°C) and high airflow velocity (3-6 m/s) to freeze products rapidly.
Blast Freezing
Rapid freezing process using very low temperatures (-30°C to -40°C) and high airflow velocity (3-6 m/s) to freeze products quickly, typically within 4-24 hours.
Bluetooth Temperature Monitor
Wireless temperature sensor that transmits data via Bluetooth to smartphones, tablets, or gateway devices for monitoring and logging.
Bonded Storage (Bonded Warehouse)
Customs-controlled warehouse where imported goods can be stored without paying duties/VAT until goods are released for domestic consumption or re-exported.
BRC (British Retail Consortium)
Global food safety and quality certification standard. BRC Storage and Distribution standard specifically covers cold chain logistics.
BRC Global Standard (Storage and Distribution)
Definition: British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Storage and Distribution. A GFSI-benchmarked standard specifically designed for third-party logistics providers handling food, packaging, and consumer products. Why It Matters: Originally developed by UK retailers, now globally recognized. Required by many major retailers for their supply chain partners. Demonstrates commitment to food safety best practices. Key Focus Areas:– Senior management commitment– HACCP-based…
BTU (British Thermal Unit)
A unit of energy representing the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. In refrigeration, typically expressed as BTU/hour (BTU/h) for cooling capacity.
Carbon Neutral / Carbon Footprint
Achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing emissions produced with carbon removal or offset. Increasingly relevant for cold chain sustainability.