Delivery of Fresh Chilled or Frozen Products

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Item Information

Revision History

Date Status ID Title
2007-11-30 Active D0014C Delivery of Fresh Chilled or Frozen Products (2007-11-30) D0014C

Remarks – Recommended Use of SACC Item

Use the following clause in contracts for fresh chilled or frozen products, if applicable.

Legal text for SACC item

Fresh chilled or frozen products must be delivered in accordance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements stipulating that frozen products must be maintained at -18o C or lower, and fresh chilled products between 4o C and 1o C until delivery. All fresh chilled or frozen products must be delivered in refrigerated vehicles and show no evidence of deterioration. Frozen products must not have been frozen for longer than 90 days since the date of processing in the fresh state.