Webinar On-Demand
Temperature Mapping for Pharmaceutical Environments
From Planning to Practice
2026-05-18
Temperature mapping is one of the most critical compliance activities in pharmaceutical and life science operations - yet it is too often treated as a one-off checklist rather than a structured, lifecycle-driven process. Done right, it provides the documented, data-driven evidence that storage and transport environments consistently meet product requirements and that evidence holds up under regulatory scrutiny from authorities such as the EU GDP, WHO, and USP.
For pharmaceutical and life science teams responsible for environmental monitoring and qualification, the gap between "we did a mapping study" and "we have a defensible, inspection-ready program" can be significant. Closing that gap requires more than the right equipment. It takes a clear methodology, a risk-based mindset, and the ability to translate data into concrete operational decisions.
Why temperature mapping is more than a compliance checkbox
Mapping is a structured study that uses multiple calibrated sensors under realistic operating conditions to identify hot and cold spots within a defined space. It is a key input to Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ), because meeting numeric limits on paper alone does not demonstrate consistent compliance under routine operating conditions.
Regulatory guidance generally expects temperature mapping for qualified storage and transport environments, but it does not prescribe fixed study durations or sensor counts. That means mapping must be risk-based and tailored to the specific asset, space, product, and deviation history - which is precisely where many programs fall short.
Common pitfalls include treating mapping as a one-time exercise rather than part of a quality lifecycle, unclear ownership across Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and failing to translate mapping results into concrete actions such as probe relocation, SOP updates, or CAPAs. Inspectors notice all of these gaps. They focus not just on the data, but on the narrative behind it: why the study was performed, how it was designed, and what actually changed as a result.
What the Webinar Covers
The session walks through the entire mapping process in practical, actionable terms:
The qualification framework: how temperature mapping fits into IQ, OQ, and PQ, and why the distinction between mapping and qualification matters
Risk-based planning: how to define the scope of a study, identify risk factors (HVAC supply points, loading bays, defrost cycles, traffic patterns), and design study conditions that reflect real-world operations
Protocol development: what a robust mapping protocol must document before a single logger is deployed, including acceptance criteria, sensor placement rationale, and deviation handling
Equipment selection and pre-deployment checks: how to select the right sensors for the required temperature and humidity ranges, verify calibration, synchronize clocks, and avoid the small lapses that can invalidate a study before it starts
The qualification framework: how temperature mapping fits into IQ, OQ, and PQ, and why the distinction between mapping and qualification matters
Risk-based planning: how to define the scope of a study, identify risk factors (HVAC supply points, loading bays, defrost cycles, traffic patterns), and design study conditions that reflect real-world operations
Protocol development: what a robust mapping protocol must document before a single logger is deployed, including acceptance criteria, sensor placement rationale, and deviation handling
Equipment selection and pre-deployment checks: how to select the right sensors for the required temperature and humidity ranges, verify calibration, synchronize clocks, and avoid the small lapses that can invalidate a study before it starts
Meet the Experts
Pharma Subject Matter Expert at Testo, holding a PhD in Natural Sciences and 6+ years of experience in temperature indicators, smart-label product development, and data integrity for monitoring systems.
Youssef Khattabi
Pharma Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert at Testo, with 10+ years of combined IT and commercial experience across the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, specializing in environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.
Dr. Fábio A. S. Leite
Pharma Subject Matter Expert at Testo, holding a PhD in Natural Sciences and 6+ years of experience in temperature indicators, smart-label product development, and data integrity for monitoring systems.
Who Should Watch
This webinar is particularly relevant for:
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs professionals responsible for qualification and compliance documentation
Warehouse, logistics, and cold chain managers overseeing temperature-controlled storage and transport
Validation engineers designing or reviewing mapping protocols
Anyone preparing for an EU GDP, WHO, or USP-related inspection involving environmental monitoring
Watch the On-Demand Recording
Missed the live session or want to revisit the key takeaways with your team? The full on-demand recording is available now. Whether you are building a mapping program from scratch, reviewing an existing one, or preparing for an upcoming inspection, this webinar offers practical guidance you can apply directly to your work.