Temperature Mapping Services in the Middle East: Full Guide to Cold Storage Compliance

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If your facility stores temperature-sensitive products like pharmaceuticals, food, vaccines, or lab materials then temperature mapping is essential for regulatory compliance.

At Westcal Calibration Services, we specialize in temperature mapping across the Middle East, helping companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, and Jordan meet international quality standards.

What Is Temperature Mapping?

Temperature mapping is the process of placing calibrated data loggers inside a controlled environment to monitor how temperature varies over time and across different zones.

Mapping is mandatory for:

  • Cold rooms and walk-in freezers
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and incubators
  • Pharmaceutical warehouses
  • Vaccine & food storage areas

It ensures all areas (not just near the control probe) stay within the approved temperature limits protecting product integrity and ensuring GMP or WHO compliance.

Serving the Middle East Region

We deliver temperature mapping services in:

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
  • Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam
  • Oman: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah
  • Qatar: Doha and industrial zones
  • Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, and more

Our engineers understand regional compliance as well as international standards including:

  • WHO Technical Report Series 961
  • ISPE Good Practice Guide
  • EMA Annex 15
  • ISO 17025 & GDP guidelines

Steps Involved in Temperature Mapping

Step 1: Define the Scope & Objective

Are you performing:

  • A new installation qualification (IQ)?
  • Periodic requalification?
  • Post-repair temperature validation?

Each project requires unique planning. We’ll help define your:

  • Setpoints & tolerances
  • Storage load conditions
  • Applicable regulatory framework (GMP, MOH, GDP, etc.)

Step 2: Develop a URS (User Requirement Specification)

This outlines what your unit must achieve. We define:

  • Target temperature range and deviations
  • Alarm configurations
  • Storage volume
  • Sensor accuracy and validation goals

A strong URS ensures smooth inspections and predictable results.

Step 3: Inspect the Unit

Before installing sensors, our team conducts a detailed site inspection:

  • Are doors sealing properly?
  • Are fans running consistently?
  • Is insulation intact?
  • Any airflow blockages?

We catch problems early to ensure the data reflects actual storage conditions.

Step 4: Sensor Placement

We use NIST-traceable or ISO 17025-calibrated sensors and follow best practices from WHO and ISPE.

Sensor placement includes:

  • Corners, center, and door areas
  • Top, middle, and bottom levels
  • High-traffic areas or near vents

Sensor quantity is based on unit size and risk assessment.

Step 5: Data Logging & Analysis

The test typically runs for 24 to 72 hours depending on your unit size and product risk.

We analyze:

  • Min/Max/Average temperatures
  • Spikes or deviations
  • Hot/cold zones
  • Real-world environmental behavior

We deliver:

  • Graphs, raw data, and summary reports
  • Sensor calibration certificates
  • Root cause analysis (if deviations found)

Step 6: Qualification – IQ, OQ, PQ

We help complete the full validation lifecycle:

  • IQ (Installation Qualification)
  • OQ (Operational Qualification)
  • PQ (Performance Qualification)

We simulate real-world challenges (like power failure, door openings) and verify unit performance under loaded conditions.

Deliverables You Receive

Every Westcal temperature mapping project includes:

  • Approved protocol
  • Calibration certificates
  • Temperature logs and zone charts
  • Compliance with WHO, EMA, and local authority requirements
  • Full validation report with audit trail

Why Choose WestCal for Temperature Mapping in the Middle East?

  • ISO 17025-trained professionals
  • Compliant with WHO, GMP, GDP standards
  • Fast turnaround & onsite support
  • Regionally experienced – UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, etc.
  • Competitive pricing with full documentation

Contact Us for Temperature Mapping Services

Looking for reliable temperature mapping across the Middle East? We serve clients temperature mapping across the GCC and MENA region. Contact us now.

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