It is our mission to properly store and handle the products we sell. As a Certified Labdiet® Dealer, we
are inspected and audited annually by Purina Animal Nutrition. In addition, internal and external
audits of our ISO 9001:2015 program are conducted on a regular basis. The following is a description
of our facility and our warehousing and distribution procedures.
- Building Description
ScottPharma occupies 30,000 square feet in a one story industrial/flex building of approximately
76,000 square feet. It was built in 1966 with steel frame and masonry siding. Our facility is used
exclusively for the distribution of laboratory animal supplies. Our product storage areas are chemical
and pesticide free. Any products and disinfectants used on our equipment is stored in a secure,
isolated location. - Storage
Product is thoroughly inspected upon receipt to our warehouse, during storage and before delivery to
customers. Any broken or damaged bags are isolated and held in a designated area until removed
from the building. Feed and bedding is stored on metal pallet racks at least 18” away from walls to
allow for proper circulation and inspection.
ScottPharma adheres to a strict inventory rotation program. All products are rotated on a first in, first
out basis. Laboratory feed is received by lot number (i.e. date of manufacture) and that lot number is
printed on all delivery tickets and invoices. This allows us to track each individual bag from the time of
manufacture through delivery to your facility. Feed manufacture dates are carefully monitored and any
product older than 180 days is removed from inventory. - Sanitation and Pest Control
ScottPharma maintains a rigid sanitation and pest control program to ensure proper vermin control.
Our pest control service is Modern Pest, 100 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011 (800) 323-7378. Our
facility is inspected and treated for pests a minimum of once a month and a written report is issued for
each visit. - Temperature and Humidity
Our warehouse is monitored by (3) HOBO® loggers on an hourly basis for temperature and humidity
to ensure the nutritional quality of the feed is maintained for its entire shelf life. The majority of our
products are stored at ambient temperature, not to exceed 82°F or fall below 50°F. Deviation reports
are filed for any temperatures that fall outside this range. Relative humidity averages approximately
50%. In addition, we have a designated climate-controlled storage area for temperature sensitive
products. Due to the high turnover of inventory, most diets leave our warehouse within a few weeks
of receipt. - Delivery Vehicles
We maintain delivery vehicles in sanitary condition and keep them free of any contaminants. Our
vehicles are used exclusively for the delivery of animal feed and bedding. Trucks are cleaned and
sanitized on a regular basis as part of our ISO 9001:2015 program.
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