Warehouses storing pharmaceuticals and controlled goods must maintain precise environmental conditions to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. With typical temperature ranges of 15°C to 25°C (or 25°C ± 2°C), along with humidity levels of ≤65% RH, even slight variations in temperature or humidity can lead to product degradation, loss of shelf life, or non-compliance with industry guidelines like GDP. Westcal’s Warehouse Temperature Mapping service ensures consistent, optimal conditions throughout your entire facility, protecting your goods and maintaining compliance.
In large warehouses, temperature variations often occur due to factors such as warehouse structure, airflow, and the operational activities happening within. These variations can cause uneven distribution of temperature, leading to hot and cold zones that may not be immediately visible. Our service is designed to identify these variations and offer effective solutions to mitigate any risks, ensuring that your storage environment remains consistent and compliant.
Westcal’s Warehouse Temperature Mapping service includes the following comprehensive steps to ensure accuracy and reliability:
Assess Warehouse Layout and Airflow: We thoroughly assess your warehouse layout, airflow dynamics, and racking patterns to determine potential risk areas for temperature fluctuations.
Deploy Data Loggers Using a Grid-Based Method: We strategically deploy multiple ISO-traceable data loggers across the warehouse, using a grid-based approach that covers various heights and storage zones.
Monitor Temperature Profiles for Extended Periods: We track temperature profiles continuously from 24 hours up to 7 days, depending on your requirements and operational conditions.
Evaluate HVAC Efficiency: We assess HVAC performance under high operational load, identifying any inefficiencies or areas for improvement in your system.
Identify Risk Areas: We pinpoint high-risk zones near loading docks and high-traffic areas that are most vulnerable to temperature changes.
Proper Warehouse Temperature Mapping helps to prevent several critical issues:
Heat Exposure and Product Degradation: Temperature variations can cause premature aging or damage to sensitive products.
Loss of Shelf Life: Maintaining consistent temperature ensures products retain their shelf life and quality.
Non-Compliance with GDP Guidelines: Ensuring your warehouse meets the necessary standards for Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is essential for regulatory compliance.
Product Rejections and Wastage: Prevent costly product rejections and waste due to improper storage conditions.
Upon completion of the Warehouse Temperature Mapping service, you will receive:
Complete Warehouse Thermal Profile: A comprehensive temperature profile of your entire warehouse, highlighting any significant temperature variations.
Hot/Cold Zone Identification Chart: A visual chart identifying hot and cold spots throughout your warehouse, helping you pinpoint areas that require attention.
Data-Driven Recommendations: Actionable recommendations for improving airflow, insulation, HVAC system efficiency, and reducing temperature fluctuations.
Don’t leave your temperature-sensitive goods at risk. Contact Westcal today to schedule your Warehouse Temperature Mapping service and ensure that your warehouse maintains optimal conditions for product safety and regulatory compliance. Our expert team is ready to help you identify risks, optimize your warehouse operations, and protect your valuable inventory.