(Ebook) Cold Chain Management of Chilled and Frozen Foods by Singapore Standards Council ISBN 9789814925495, 9814925497

(Ebook) Cold Chain Management of Chilled and Frozen Foods by Singapore Standards Council ISBN 9789814925495, 9814925497

This code specifies cold chain requirements for an organisation carrying out post-harvest preparation and related activities. It aims to assist the organisation to adopt the appropriate guidelines to demonstrate its ability to consistently meet cold chain requirements. This code does not define the manufacturing requirements for processes or repeat the general technical requirements of a cold chain system listed in SS 668 : Part 1.This code provides specific cold chain requirements for vegetables and fruits covering pre-harvest and harvesting practices at the farm, post-harvest preparation and minimal handling such as cutting, etc., before packing, cold storage, transportation and distribution to ensure their safety, quality and wholesomeness, and safeguard public health.This code is applicable to whole, intact, minimally cut vegetables and fruits which are not further processed. It covers whole leafy, headed and fruited vegetables, roots, herbs and fruits.