ABSTRACT
One of the most exciting things that small to medium-sized companies get to do is to ship products to customers. Whether these customers are in the same city, the next state, or across the country, all customers expect the product they receive to be in perfect condition when it arrives. To meet this expectation, the company must develop systems surrounding its shipping function. Therefore, as the company is required to perform certain tasks regarding inbound freight, so it is tasked with requirements regarding outbound freight and its carriers. 21CFR1.352 states, “If you are a transporter, you must establish and maintain the following records for each food you transport in the United States.” Likewise, 21CFR110.93 states, “Storage and transportation of finished food shall be under conditions that will protect food against physical, chemical, and microbial contamination as well as against deterioration of the food and the container.” Both of these legal citations require the manufacturer to establish a program to ensure the continued protection against adulteration postproduction. To fulfill these requirements, most companies establish a shipping program that follows the company’s shipping procedures and contains three parts: documentation, inspection, and record keeping.
