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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\"\"\r\n\r\nIn the transport of perishable goods, temperature consistency is a critical factor.\r\nATP Certification (Accord Transport Perissable)<\/strong> is the international standard that defines thermal insulation and temperature control<\/strong> requirements for vehicles and containers intended for the cold chain.\r\n\r\nThis certification system ensures that food, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive products are transported under controlled conditions, in compliance with international regulations.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nWhat is the ATP agreement and what is it for?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe ATP Agreement is an international regulation that establishes measurable technical criteria<\/strong> for temperature-controlled transport. Its goal is to ensure that transport systems maintain their declared performance over time, reducing the risk of cargo deterioration.\r\n\r\nATP is applied in sectors such as:\r\n
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  • food logistics and food service<\/li>\r\n \t
  • catering and institutional food services<\/li>\r\n \t
  • pharmaceutical and medical sectors<\/li>\r\n \t
  • long-distance transport of perishable goods<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe K-Coefficient in ATP certification<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe K-coefficient<\/strong> measures the thermal insulation efficiency<\/strong> of an ATP-certified container or vehicle.\r\nThe lower the K-value, the greater the system\u2019s ability to limit heat exchange with the external environment.\r\n\r\nThis value is determined exclusively through official tests performed by authorized ATP<\/strong> bodies according to standardized procedures.\r\n\r\nATP classification based on the K-coefficient<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nATP Temperature Classes and Applications<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn addition to insulation, the ATP Agreement defines the operating temperatures that a container or vehicle must be able to maintain.\r\n
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    • Class A:<\/strong> up to 0 \u00b0C \u2013 fresh food<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Class B<\/strong>: up to \u221210 \u00b0C \u2013 frozen products<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Class C<\/strong>: up to \u221220 \u00b0C \u2013 deep-frozen food<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis classification allows you to select the most suitable solution based on the type of goods transported.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nHow to read ATP codes on containers<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe ATP codes found on identification plates indicate the technical configuration of the system<\/strong> and the level of certified performance.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe correct interpretation of ATP codes is essential for assessing a container’s suitability for the required operating conditions.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nDuration and renewal of ATP certification<\/strong>\r\n\r\nATP certification is only valid if issued by accredited testing centers<\/strong> following official inspections.\r\n
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      • Initial validity: 6 years<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Subsequent renewals: every 3 years<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t
      • Maximum total duration: 15 years<\/strong>, subject to passing verification tests<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThis system ensures that declared thermal performance remains verifiable over time<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nMELFORM ATP-Certified Containers<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMELFORM produces ATP-certified passive insulated containers, refrigerated containers, and active refrigerated containers<\/strong> intended for food logistics, the medical sector, and catering.\r\n\r\nATP certification represents a concrete guarantee of:\r\n
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        • certified thermal stability<\/li>\r\n \t
        • safety in the transport of sensitive goods<\/li>\r\n \t
        • compliance with international standards<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn temperature-controlled transport, ATP certification is not a technical detail, but an objective criterion for quality and reliability.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] In the transport of perishable goods, temperature consistency is a critical factor. ATP Certification (Accord Transport Perissable) is the international standard that defines thermal insulation and temperature control requirements for vehicles and containers intended for the cold chain. 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