The US government has introduced various rules and regulations to improve the functioning of the cold chain industry.
In Canada, the government has also taken various steps to ensure food safety and reduce food spoilage and food loss. Canadian legislation affecting the cold chain includes the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act, Food and Drugs Act, Meat Inspection Act, Canada Agricultural Products Act, and the Fish Inspection Act and their respective regulations.
The European Union introduced the General Food Law in 2002, defining general food principles and procedures. The European Food Safety Authority was established. To reduce the carbon footprint on the environment, the European Commission drafted a significant roadmap for cold chain emissions and regulations.
The Chinese government has taken numerous steps to regulate and support the development of the cold chain market. In conjunction with industrial associations, the government has introduced a series of standards and policies.
The Government of India has developed several schemes to encourage cold storage and warehousing in India through various tax exemptions and subsidies. Government institutions such as the National Horticulture Board (NHB), National Horticulture Mission (NHM), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Food Processing Industry (MoFPI), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), and Department of Agriculture and Cooperation currently operate in the cold storage sector.
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