Overview
ISO/TS 22002-5:2019 - Prerequisite programmes on food safety - Part 5: Transport and storage specifies requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for transport and storage activities in the food chain. Designed to support ISO 22000 food safety management systems, this technical specification focuses on preventing contamination, spoilage and physical damage to food, feed and packaging during movement and storage. It applies to organizations of any size involved in transport and storage (aligned with ISO/TS 22003:2013, Annex A, Category G). Live animals are excluded except when supplied for direct consumption.
Key topics and technical requirements
The document breaks down PRPs for transport and storage into practical, auditable elements:
- General PRP principles - categorize product groups (unpacked/packed and temperature-controlled/non-controlled) and design documented controls to maintain product integrity.
- Facilities - site layout, external and internal design, loading/unloading areas, drainage and protection against environmental contamination.
- Equipment - requirements for food contact surfaces, maintenance, calibration and cleaning-in-place (CIP) vs cleaning-out-of-place (COP).
- Management of purchased materials/services - control of incoming materials and supplier verification for transport-related supplies.
- Transport and storage operations - handling of logistic units, loading, cross-docking, transshipment, unloading and management of controlled conditions (temperature control, humidity).
- Hygiene - personnel hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, waste disposal, recycling and pest control.
- Goods identification and traceability - marking, labeling and documentation of logistic units to support traceability and withdrawal/recall actions.
- Nonconforming goods and recalls - procedures for damaged goods, returns, withdrawal/recall and safeguarding during incidents.
Practical applications and who uses it
ISO/TS 22002-5:2019 is used to design and audit transport and storage PRPs that integrate with ISO 22000. Typical users include:
- Third-party logistics providers (3PLs), freight forwarders and carriers
- Cold-chain operators, warehousing and distribution centers
- Food processors, packagers and retailers managing inbound/outbound logistics
- Quality, food safety managers, auditors and consultants implementing ISO 22000
- Regulatory compliance teams and supply chain risk managers
Practical benefits: improved cold chain control, reduced cross-contamination risk, clearer traceability, faster and safer recall capability, and better supplier and operational controls.
Related standards
- ISO 22000 - Food safety management systems - Requirements
- ISO/TS 22003:2013 - Conformity assessment - Guidance (Category G alignment)
- Other parts of the ISO 22002 series covering PRPs for different sectors
Keywords: ISO/TS 22002-5:2019, transport and storage PRPs, food safety, ISO 22000, cold chain, logistics, traceability, hygiene, pest control, cleaning and disinfection.