IATA wants to set new standards by developing CEIV for perishables sector

With the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) concept gaining traction in the industry, IATA is looking at the viability of developing similar certification programmes for other commodities.

In light of its recent and projected growth and the need for special processes, the perishables sector is one area under consideration, alongside live animal shipments, according to Glyn Hughes, the airline body’s global head of cargo.

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