What Temperature for Frozen Food Transport?

Detailed Answer

Frozen food transport in the UAE must be maintained at −18°C (0°F) or colder throughout the cold chain, per Dubai Municipality and UAE.S 9000:2015 food-safety standards. Ice cream and certain seafood require −22°C to −25°C. Drive Cool Transport freezer vans hold −18°C to −25°C with continuous temperature logging.

Related Questions

What temperature is needed for frozen food transport?

−18°C (0°F) or colder is the legal minimum for frozen food transport in the UAE. Ice cream, frozen seafood and ice products require −22°C to −25°C.

Is −18°C the same in all emirates?

Yes. The UAE federal food-safety law and Dubai Municipality Food Code both mandate −18°C or colder for frozen goods across all seven emirates.

What happens if temperature rises above −18°C?

Frozen goods that exceed −18°C for more than 4 hours must be reclassified or destroyed. Drive Cool Transport vans alarm at −15°C to give the driver time to act.

Do you provide temperature logs?

Yes. Every Drive Cool Transport freezer trip generates a signed digital temperature log delivered with the proof-of-delivery within 24 hours.

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