12.1 Are there procedures in place to ensure controlled conditions during transportation of products where necessary?

12.2 For container loading/shipment is there a check list for final inspection?

12.3 Are special transport conditions stated on the label where necessary?

12.4 Is there an evaluation of transporters in accordance to SQAS or similar schemes?

12.5 Is a key point analysis performed for positive identification and detection of evidence of contamination after loading?

12.6 Are there formal agreements in place with transport contractors, specifying sealing requirements?

12.7 Is the integrity of seals checked before unloading?

12.8 Is dedicated transport equipment exclusively used?

12.9 If non-dedicated equipment is used, are there any specific cleaning procedures with a cleaning certificate imposed?

12.10 Are cleaning procedures validated?

12.11 If non-dedicated equipment is used, is there a list imposed of prohibited or allowed last cargoes?

12.12 Is there an inspection made of the transport equipment cleanliness before loading?

12.13 Is inspection cleanliness documentation available?

12.14 Are loading and unloading operations designed to avoid contamination of products?

12.15 Is there a formal agreement with transport companies, specifying suitable materials in contact with the products?

12.16 Is a retained sample from the filled transport equipment taken after loading?

12.17 Are packaging materials used which prevent damage to the materials?

12.18 Is it ensured that bulk transport equipment and containers received and delivered are properly sealed?

12.19 Are all valves and openings sealed after loading?

12.20 Are transport regulations applied?