The Order applies to the commercial road and railroad transport of food (listed under articles 17-18) which must occur in approved and labeled vehicles (in adherence to Chapter 2) and by equipment for road transport carrying a certificate of approval (ATP). The appendices of this document give detailed criteria norm for approval, methods and definition of foodstuff transport. Vehicles transporting food must consist of corrosion-resistant materials, which do not absorb liquid and that do not affect the transported foodstuff odour, taste, colour and texture. Inspection to ensure adherence with these regulations shall be undertaken by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and the Taxation authorities (SKAT). Penalties for non-compliance with this Order shall be subject to up to two years of imprisonment
The Order consists of 8 Chapters and 8 Appendices: Scope (1); Approval of isolated transport equipment (2); Vehicles' hygienic construction and design (3); Transport temperatures (4); ATP stock control and ATP-committee (5); Budget and accounting (6); Inspection of import and export (7); Entry into force and penalties (8).
Appendix 1 - Definitions and standards for specific equipment for perishable foodstuff.
Appendix 2 - Regulations concerning the inspection of insulated, refrigerated, mechanically refrigerated or heated equipment for conformity to standards.
Appendix 3 - Methods and procedures for measuring and monitoring the insulation ability and efficiency of cooling/heating of specific equipment for perishable foodstuff.
Appendix 4 - ATP certificate and identification.
Appendix 5 - Distinguishing markings applied to specific equipment.
Appendix 6 - Monitoring of air temperatures when transporting frozen perishable foodstuff.
Appendix 7 - Procedure for sampling and measuring temperatures during transport of chilled, frozen, perishable foodstuff.
Appendix 8 - Table of Contents.