{"id":3616,"date":"2026-06-25T09:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kelvin-solutions.com\/2026\/06\/25\/cold-store-mapping-why-it-is-mandatory-and-how-to-carry-it-out-effectively\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:07:46","slug":"cold-store-mapping-why-it-is-mandatory-and-how-to-carry-it-out-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kelvin-solutions.com\/en\/2026\/06\/25\/cold-store-mapping-why-it-is-mandatory-and-how-to-carry-it-out-effectively\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold store mapping: why it is mandatory and how to carry it out effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dans un entrep\u00f4t frigorifique, la temp\u00e9rature n’est jamais parfaitement homog\u00e8ne. Des zones plus chaudes, des points froids, des variations li\u00e9es aux ouvertures de portes ou \u00e0 la charge : autant de facteurs qui peuvent compromettre la qualit\u00e9 des produits stock\u00e9s. Le mapping thermique est l’outil qui permet de cartographier ces variations et de prouver que votre entrep\u00f4t ma\u00eetrise r\u00e9ellement sa cha\u00eene du froid. <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is cold store mapping?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Thermal mapping, or thermal qualification, is a study that involves measuring the temperature at several points within a cold store simultaneously over a defined period. The aim is twofold: to identify high-risk areas and to document that storage conditions comply with regulatory requirements. <\/p>

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In practical terms, temperature loggers are strategically placed throughout the warehouse, taking into account the volume, the layout of the racking, heat sources and air intake areas. The data collected enables an accurate thermal map of the space to be drawn up <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who is concerned?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Thermal mapping is a regulatory requirement for all organisations that store products whose quality depends on maintaining a controlled temperature.<\/p>

In the pharmaceutical sector, the EMA\u2019s Good Distribution Practices (GDP) require an initial qualification of all storage areas, as well as regular re-qualifications. An unqualified warehouse exposes its operator to the risk of non-compliance during a regulatory audit. <\/p>

In the food industry, European regulations and standards such as the IFS and the BRC also require documented control of storage conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When should you carry out mapping?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A thermal mapping exercise is not a one-off task. It must be carried out in a number of different situations: <\/p>