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ATP TYPE TESTS

Standard Control and Testing Services
ATP – Insulated Equipment Type Test

Insulated Equipment Type Test

The Insulated Equipment Type Test is performed under the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP). ATP is an international agreement to which 50 countries are party, setting out the rules for transporting perishable foodstuffs under defined conditions using specialized transport equipment and refrigeration systems.

The ATP Convention covers transport requirements for chilled or frozen products such as meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, seafood, and ice cream. The transport of fresh fruits and vegetables is not included within the scope of the ATP Convention.

The purpose of ATP testing is to ensure that appropriate temperature conditions are established and maintained throughout transportation, safeguarding both product quality and food safety. Certain contracting countries have also incorporated ATP requirements into their domestic transport regulations to further enhance quality and safety in national logistics operations.

Scope of the ATP Convention Scope

  • It regulates the transport of perishable foodstuffs under defined conditions using special equipment and refrigeration systems.
  • It covers chilled/frozen products such as meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, seafood, and ice cream.
  • The transport of fresh fruits and vegetables is not included within the ATP Convention.
  • In some countries, ATP requirements have also been incorporated into domestic transport legislation.

Insulated Equipment Type Tests Type Test

  • One of the ATP type-approval procedures is the insulated equipment type test.
  • Tests are carried out on special transport equipment used for carrying perishable foodstuffs as defined in the agreement.
  • The scope includes a wide range of insulated equipment, from semi-trailer sizes down to smaller commercial vehicles.
  • Insulated tank equipment for liquid foods and insulated containers smaller than 2 m³ are also included within the certification scope.

By performing insulated equipment type tests within the scope of ATP, STEST supports the sustainable maintenance of temperature requirements and food safety during the transport of perishable foodstuffs.

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Heat Transfer Coefficient: K = W/S x Δt

Technical Specification
Insulated Chamber 1
Insulated Chamber 2
Insulated Chamber 3
Insulated Chamber 4
Insulated Chamber 5
Unit
Width
6000
9500
12000
15500
21500
mm
Length
4900
4900
4900
4900
4900
mm
Height
4900
4900
4900
4900
4900
mm
Ambient Temperature (External)
7,5
7,5
7,5
7,5
7,5
°C
Ambient Temperature (Internal)
32,5
32,5
32,5
32,5
32,5
°C
Maximum Test Temperature
55
55
55
55
55
°C
Maximum Relative Humidity
50
50
50
50
50
RH
ATP – Insulated Equipment Type Test

Insulated Equipment Type Test

The Insulated Equipment Type Test is performed under the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for such Carriage (ATP). ATP is an international agreement to which 50 countries are party, setting out the rules for transporting perishable foodstuffs under defined conditions using specialized transport equipment and refrigeration systems.

The ATP Convention covers transport requirements for chilled or frozen products such as meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, seafood, and ice cream. The transport of fresh fruits and vegetables is not included within the scope of the ATP Convention.

The purpose of ATP testing is to ensure that appropriate temperature conditions are established and maintained throughout transportation, safeguarding both product quality and food safety. Certain contracting countries have also incorporated ATP requirements into their domestic transport regulations to further enhance quality and safety in national logistics operations.

Scope of the ATP Convention Scope

  • It regulates the transport of perishable foodstuffs under defined conditions using special equipment and refrigeration systems.
  • It covers chilled/frozen products such as meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, seafood, and ice cream.
  • The transport of fresh fruits and vegetables is not included within the ATP Convention.
  • In some countries, ATP requirements have also been incorporated into domestic transport legislation.

Insulated Equipment Type Tests Type Test

  • One of the ATP type-approval procedures is the insulated equipment type test.
  • Tests are carried out on special transport equipment used for carrying perishable foodstuffs as defined in the agreement.
  • The scope includes a wide range of insulated equipment, from semi-trailer sizes down to smaller commercial vehicles.
  • Insulated tank equipment for liquid foods and insulated containers smaller than 2 m³ are also included within the certification scope.

By performing insulated equipment type tests within the scope of ATP, STEST supports the sustainable maintenance of temperature requirements and food safety during the transport of perishable foodstuffs.

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Power Capacity: W = K x S x Δt

Technical Specification
Calorimeter Box 1
Calorimeter Box 2
Calorimeter Box 3
Unit
Width
1900
1800
1800
mm
Length
2900
1900
1500
mm
Height
1800
1800
1300
mm
Test Temperature Range
-25 / +30
-25 / +30
-25 / +30
°C
Maximum Test Temperature
55
55
55
°C
Maximum Relative Humidity
50
50
50
RH

ATP TYPE TEST FEES

Current fee schedule for the year 2026
Service Group Test / Service Type Item TRY
Type Test Fees Insulated Equipment Tests
(Per Test)
Type Test Center Infrastructure Usage Fee 117.314,00 TRY / Equipment 2.605 € / Equipment
Interim Report Fee 9.815,00 TRY 220 €
TSE Type Test Report Fee 24.918,00 TRY 950 €
TSE Expert Supervision During Testing 9.815,00 TRY / day 220 € / day
Type Test Fees Cooling / Heating Equipment Tests Type Test Center Infrastructure Usage Fee 73.421,00 TRY / day 1.650 € / day
Interim Report Fee 9.815,00 TRY 220 €
TSE Type Test Report Fee 24.918,00 TRY 950 €
TSE Expert Supervision During Testing 9.815,00 TRY / day 220 € / day
ATP / BTB Inspection Procedures Initial / Periodic / Exceptional Inspection Inspection Center Infrastructure Usage Fee 3.902,00 TRY 90 €
Report Fee 1.426,00 TRY 40 €
TSE Expert Supervision During Inspection 3.083,00 TRY / Equipment 75 € / Equipment
ATP / BTB Certificate of Conformity Certification Procedures Certificate Fee 5.860,00 TRY 150 €
Temperature Recorder Periodic Verification Verification, Infrastructure and Reporting Fee 2.905,00 TRY 100 €
TSE Verification Report Registration Fee 939,00 TRY 30 €
Certificate / Report Renewal / Duplicate Certificate Renewal 1.758,00 TRY 50 €
Duplicate Certificate Issuance 239,00 TRY 10 €