Pharmaceuticals (PIL)
PIL is the IATA special handling code for pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products.
They often need temperature control and handling that follows Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
- Code
- PIL
- Standard
- IATA SHC
Related terms
- CRTControlled Room TemperatureCRT is the IATA special handling code for controlled room temperature, meaning the shipment must stay between +15 °C and +25 °C.
- COLCool GoodsCOL is the IATA special handling code for cool goods that must be kept chilled but not frozen.
- ICEDry IceICE is the IATA special handling code for dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid, UN 1845), often used to keep perishables and pharmaceuticals cold.
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