Set the product's temperature range, handling restrictions and acceptance criteria before confirming transport.
Readiness and evidence
Plan dispatch around remaining shelf life, receiving capacity and the intended inventory allocation.Prepare product and quality documents for the appointed destination specialists and receiving team.For refrigerated shipments, record container numbers, seal details and agreed temperature settings.
Coordination and resolving discrepancies
Review continuity risks at loading, transit, arrival and onward delivery, with responsibility assigned at each handover.Keep available temperature and handling records so that deviations can be assessed against product requirements.Refer acceptance, quarantine or rejection decisions to the designated quality authority with the evidence and incident chronology.
Records and completion
Agree who will respond to equipment failures, document delays and changes to the receiving window.Keep stock awaiting quality decisions separate from stock approved for customer orders.Retain receiving assessments and corrective actions for traceability and future cold-chain reviews.
Programme scope
EMARAS coordinates commercial information and appointed parties. Customs declarations, binding determinations and regulated advice are handled by the authorised professionals in the relevant jurisdiction.