CCA was founded in Feb 2003 with the common goal to establish an association that can harmonize the global movement and handling of perishables and temperature sensitive products (PTSP) to the benefit of the consumer and the supply chain participants.
Since then, CCA has developed a new standard for the Industry named CCQI (Cool Chain Quality Indicators) The final manual, covering all logistic providers, was published on Feb 2005, just 2 years after the incorporation of CCA. This new standard is the first attempt ever to set standards for the entire logistic industry in the handling of PTSP.
It is the aim of CCA to make the CCQI Standard a part of the selection criteria for retailers & brand- owners to find their supply chain providers.
CCA will continue to lobby relevant government and official bodies with the target to establish clear standards of rules and regulations around the world.
CCA is a non-profit organization and aims to represent everyone involved in the cool chain.