Is it possible to ship pharmaceuticals requiring 2℃ to 8℃ refrigeration using simple/standard cold packaging?

We apologize, but to ensure the quality and safety of your products, we strictly recommend the use of high-performance 'va-Q-tec' insulated containers for all pharmaceuticals specified for refrigerated transport (2℃ to 8℃).

Necessity of Quality Control and Transport Risks

• Why Standard Cold Packaging is Not Recommended:

  Standard packaging using typical gel packs is highly susceptible to external temperature fluctuations. During long-distance international transit or unforeseen customs delays, there is an extremely high risk that the required temperature range (2℃ to 8℃) will not be maintained.




• Advantages of Using va-Q-tec

  Extended Temperature Stability: These containers can maintain a constant internal temperature for several days without any external power source.

  Resilience to Ambient Extremes: They protect pharmaceuticals from damage (such as freezing or overheating) even under extreme summer heat or winter cold.

  Evidence of Quality Assurance: va-Q-tec consistently protects the integrity of temperature-sensitive biologics and vaccines from dispatch to delivery.

Professional Advice

• Risk of Temperature Excursion: If a 'Temperature Excursion' (exposure to temperatures outside the specified range) occurs due to inadequate packaging, the pharmaceutical may degrade, rendering it ineffective or, in some cases, hazardous to patient health.

• Balancing Cost and Safety: While va-Q-tec is a paid option, we recommend it as the most reliable shipping method, considering the high value of the products and the inherent risks of international logistics.