DB Schenker has installed respective work routines throughout the land transport network: All foodstuff, animal feed and related goods such as packaging material need to be tagged with a special label as this is a precondition for the assurance of food safety.

Integrated part of quality management system

Further elements, among others, are an HACCP system (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) as well as hygienic instructions of staff who get into contact with food and food related cargo. Food safety is also an integral element of the quality management system of DB Schenker Land Transport.

DB Schenker operates according to the legal requirements regarding foodstuff, especially EU regulation (EC) 852, but also considers national law and regulations.