What is IATA CEIV Pharma certification?

Know the credentials behind a stronger pharma supply chain partner

What is IATA? 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines. Its mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Learn more at IATA.org. 

What is IATA CEIV Pharma certification?

Working with aviation industry stakeholders and regulators, IATA created the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics, or CEIV Pharma, to help organizations across the air cargo supply chain achieve consistent pharmaceutical handling standards.

IATA CEIV Pharma certification addresses the industry’s need for more safety, security, compliance and efficiency through a globally consistent pharmaceutical product handling certification.

By establishing a common baseline from existing regulations and standards, CEIV Pharma helps safeguard product integrity while addressing the specific requirements of air cargo transportation.

The certification is designed to verify that facilities, equipment, operations and staff meet the standards, regulations and guidelines pharmaceutical manufacturers expect from partners handling temperature-sensitive shipments.

Learn more at IATA.org.

How can CEIV Pharma certification help pharma shippers?

Transporting pharmaceutical products, especially across long distances and multiple handoff points, can introduce risk to product quality. Temperature control, documented procedures and trained personnel are critical to maintaining product integrity.

That is why internationally recognized certification standards can give pharma shippers a clearer way to evaluate whether a freight forwarder has the systems, infrastructure and training needed to support compliant pharmaceutical logistics.

For global pharma shippers, working with a CEIV Pharma-certified freight forwarder can support more consistent handling of high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled products through:

• Skilled staff with specialized training
• A robust quality management system backed by IATA assessment and validation steps
• Infrastructure and equipment designed to support temperature-controlled pharmaceutical handling

How does a freight forwarder achieve IATA CEIV Pharma certification?

IATA describes CEIV Pharma certification as a structured process that includes training, assessment, validation and certification. These steps help organizations identify gaps, implement corrective actions and demonstrate alignment with CEIV Pharma requirements.

Learn more at IATA.org.

Does AIT have IATA CEIV Pharma certification?

Yes. AIT’s Life Sciences Division holds IATA CEIV Pharma certification, one of several credentials that supports compliant, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transportation.

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Choose a freight forwarder with CEIV Pharma certification

When evaluating pharmaceutical logistics partners, CEIV Pharma certification can help shippers identify freight forwarders with validated processes, trained personnel and infrastructure designed for temperature-sensitive supply chains.

Learn more about AIT’s life sciences logistics solutions and how certified pharmaceutical transportation support can help protect product integrity across complex global supply chains.

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