The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) established strict requirements for sanitary transportation of human and animal food. Food shippers who don't understand these requirements risk regulatory action, product rejection, and serious liability.
Under 21 CFR Part 1, shippers must specify temperature requirements in writing, provide cleaning instructions for carriers, and document that vehicles are suitable for food transport. Carriers must follow those instructions and maintain records for 12 months.
Not all reefer trailers are food-grade. A qualifying trailer must be constructed of food-safe materials, have no prior cargo incompatible with food (certain chemicals, hazardous materials), and show a documented cleaning history. Verify food-grade certification before dispatch.
For temperature-sensitive food freight, FSMA requires written procedures specifying pre-cooling requirements, temperature setpoints, and exception handling protocols. A temperature data logger should accompany all shipments where temperature is critical.
IZY Logistics verifies food-grade compliance for all reefer and dry van freight carrying food products, ensuring FSMA documentation is complete and carriers meet sanitary transportation requirements.
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Yes. IZY Logistics brokers food-grade freight nationwide and can match the shipment with a carrier experienced in this freight type.
Request a quote with your shipment details — origin, destination, weight, and any special handling requirements — and IZY Logistics will match it to the right equipment and carrier.
Confirm the carrier has the right equipment and experience for food-grade freight specifically, along with proper insurance coverage for the commodity.
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