Calibration of Temperature-Controlled Trucks and Trailers for GDP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Transport
Calibration of temperature-controlled trucks and trailers (used for GDP-compliant transportation of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and healthcare products) is a critical requirement under Good Distribution Practice (GDP) to ensure that the temperature monitoring and control systems accurately maintain and record product storage conditions during transit. Here’s a comprehensive explanation of what calibration means in this context — including objectives, processes, regulatory expectations, documentation, and best practices. Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Trainings | GxP Cellators 1. Purpose of Calibration Calibration of temperature-controlled trucks and trailers is a critical quality and compliance activity under Good Distribution Practice (GDP) . It ensures that the temperature monitoring and control devices used during pharmaceutical transport are accurate, reliable, and traceable to recognized standards. 1.1 Why Calibration Is Necessary Temperature-sensitiv...