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| What is a Cold Chain System? | |
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| It is an integrated system in which the meat is kept cold in the chilled or frozen form in an unbroken link from the initial chilling/freezing of freshly produced carcasses at the abattoirs throughout the stages of transport, storage, distribution and retail sale to the storage of meat within the home of the consumer. | |
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| Why do we need a Cold Chain System? | |
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| The Cold Chain System ensures safer and better quality meat. Meat is a good medium for bacteria growth. The Cold Chain System will keep the meat at the proper cold temperature at all the stages from production to distribution to consumers. This effectively controls the growth of spoilage and food poisoning bacteria as well as slowing down quality deterioration from chemical changes in the meat. | |
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| Who is responsible for a successful Cold Chain System? | |
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| The Cold Chain System involves everyone in the meat processing and distribution chain. Each party needs to understand its role and know the standards that should be applied. Success depends on team effort and everybody needs to play his part. The meat handlers at the abattoirs, the meat cutting plants or the cold storage facilities, the men who deliver the meat, the butchers at the retail outlets and the consumer all play a part in ensuring that the freshness, quality and safety of meat is effectively maintained. | |
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