The IATA Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) are the International Air Transport Association’s standards governing the handling, packaging, labelling, and documentation of temperature-sensitive air cargo such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and perishables. They define acceptable temperature ranges, qualified packaging, and chain-of-custody requirements to preserve product integrity throughout air transport. Compliance is mandatory for carriers and shippers operating in regulated cold-chain logistics.
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- The TCR specify packaging qualification, the CEIV Pharma certification scheme, and documentation such as the Time and Temperature Sensitive Label. Monitoring systems instrument shipments to demonstrate continuous adherence to the prescribed temperature envelope and to flag excursions for corrective action.