In the SOP for receiving, when is a temperature check required?

• A. Only if items require cold chain
• B. For all deliveries
• C. Never
• D. Only for dry goods

Answer: (A)

Temperature control is necessary for items that are sensitive to temperature. In the receiving SOP, you perform a temperature check only for products that require cold chain. This ensures vaccines, biologics, certain medications, and other temperature-sensitive items have been kept within the specified storage range during transit. If an item is not temperature-sensitive, a formal temperature check at receipt isn’t required, though you still inspect packaging, labeling, expiry dates, and physical condition.

So, the best choice reflects that you verify temperature only when the product requires cold chain. It isn’t needed for every delivery, it isn’t never required, and it isn’t limited to dry goods.