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Cold chain temperature map template

A cold chain temperature map shows where chilled food warms up on its way to the customer. This example plots a temperature trace through nine stages, from the packhouse chiller to the home fridge, against a 0 to 5 °C safe band and an 8 °C action line, flags a 45-minute excursion on a cross-dock, and lists the checks and records at each handover.

This is a planning example, not food-safety advice or a HACCP plan. Follow your local food-safety law and an approved HACCP plan.

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Cold chain temperature map example showing a temperature trace through nine stages, safe band, action line and a flagged excursion, time at each stage and the checks at handovers
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. List the handovers

    Write down every place the product stops or changes hands, including docks and waits, not just the fridges.

  2. Plot real readings

    Use logger downloads or probe readings for each stage and draw them against your safe band and action limit.

  3. Fix the weak links

    Flag any reading outside the band, record what was done, and set time limits or checks where excursions keep happening.

Questions about this template

How do I add my own temperature readings?

Move each point on the line to the reading at that handover and edit the time spent at each stage. Add an excursion note wherever the line rises above the safe band.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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