Simple New Method of GMP Compliant Temperature Mapping for Fridges & Freezers

Labcold has announced a novel and user-friendly method for temperature mapping and validation of temperature-controlled chambers that is potentially far less costly than current methods. This solution makes it much simpler and cheaper for users of refrigerators, freezers and incubators to ensure that correct temperatures are being maintained throughout the storage chamber as well as complying with the regulatory temperature mapping requirements of, for example, the MHRA.

Whereas existing methods require users to invest in and maintain expensive equipment or alternatively employ specialist outside contractors, the new Labcold method takes out the strain and cost. Suitable for fridges, freezers, incubators, cold rooms etc., the Labcold system supplies packs containing small pre-calibrated temperature recorders, which the user simply places at predetermined positions within the chamber to be tested. After a set time (24 hours to 5 days depending on the user's protocol) the recorders are removed from the chamber, parcelled up and posted back to Labcold. The user subsequently receives a comprehensive report, providing all the test results and documentation needed to satisfy GMP requirements for that chamber.

Various packs are available with different contents and prices, dependent upon the size of chamber to be measured and the protocol required.