Overview

This document specifies the verification procedure for temperature recorders and thermometers for measuring the ambient or internal temperature of the products between -80 °C and +85 °C, which are intended to equip the means used for the transport, storage and distribution of temperature sensitive goods and which comply with standards EN 12830 and EN 13485 (measurement classes and ranges) and also others used for transport, distribution and/or storage of temperature sensitive goods. It specifies the test methods which allow the verification of the equipment's conformity against class requirements identified in EN 12830 and EN 13485. Examples for the transport, storage and distribution of temperature sensitive goods between -80°C and +85°C include chilled, frozen, deep frozen and quick-frozen food; ice cream; fresh and hot food; pharmaceuticals; blood and organs; chemicals; biologicals; electronic and mechanical devices; flowers, plants and bulbs; raw materials and liquids; animals; art and furnishings. This document (EN 13485:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 423 "Means of measuring and/or recording temperature in the cold chain", the secretariat of which is held by DIN (Germany). The responsible national standardization committee is Working Group NA 044-00-10-02 AK "Vorrichtungen zum Messen und Aufzeichnen der Temperaturen in der Kühlkette" ("Means of measuring and recording temperature in the cold chain" of Working Committee NA 044-00-10 AA "Fahrzeugkühlung" ("Transport refrigeration") at DIN Standards Committee Refrigeration Technology (FNKä).

Responsible national committee

NA 044-00-10 AA - Transport refrigeration  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 423 - Means of measuring and/or recording temperature in the cold chain