Lot traceability and temperature records for organic handlers
Free for buyers. Your request goes to the ColdMatch team, who review it and contact suitable suppliers on your behalf. ColdMatch does not manufacture equipment or guarantee compliance.
What the package includes
- Temperature monitoring and alarm system
Temperature history linked to rooms and lots
How the parts depend on each other
- Software records support, but do not replace, the handler's organic system plan and certifier inspection.
- Decide how lot numbers reach the system (labels, scanning or manual entry) before comparing offers.
Standards and specification basis
- Record-keeping requirements of your organic standard and certifier.
- Calibration documentation for temperature sensors.
Best fit for buyers who
- You handle many organic lots, customers or rooms.
- Buyers ask for temperature history with each delivery.
Commercial benefits
- Faster answers during inspections and customer audits.
- Earlier alarms when a room drifts out of range.
Risks to manage
- Lot numbers that never reach the system make records incomplete.
- Wireless coverage gaps inside insulated rooms.
Limitations
- Data does not prove organic status on its own; certificates and physical controls do.
- Integration with existing warehouse software may need extra work.
Documents to request
- Sensor calibration certificates.
- Data retention period and export format.
- Alarm escalation list and response procedure.
Regulatory notes
- Agree the record format with your certifier before going live.
- Personal data in user logins must follow your local privacy rules.
Price ranges
No price range is published for this package: costs depend on capacity, site and country, and ColdMatch has no researched, dated range to show. Planning ranges for whole cold stores are on the cost benchmarks page; real prices come only from suppliers’ written offers.
Compared with: Room-level temperature logging only
| Aspect | This package | Room-level temperature logging only |
|---|---|---|
| What is recorded | Temperature linked to lots and rooms | Temperature per room |
| Inspection use | Lot history on request | Manual cross-referencing |
Sources and further reading
Links checked on . They explain rules and practice; they do not confirm that any specific offer complies. Requirements differ by country — check with your own advisers.
- 7 CFR Part 205 — National Organic Program — US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)
US organic regulations, including organic handling requirements and the commingling and contamination prevention practice standard.
- Organic production and labelling — EU legislation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) — European Commission
EU rules for organic production, labelling, certification and controls, including collection, transport and storage of organic products.
- IoT real-time monitoring and energy management in cold-chain logistics (Energy Informatics, 2025) — Springer Nature (open access)
Open-access study on real-time temperature and energy monitoring in cold-chain logistics.