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# What does 2 to 8 °C mean in logistics?

Short answer

The +2 °C to +8 °C band required by most vaccines, insulin, many biologics and some diagnostics. Product must neither warm above 8 °C nor freeze, because freezing can permanently damage many of these products.

Most vaccines in India’s immunisation programme are stored and moved at +2 to +8 °C. Pharma shippers generally expect validated packaging or reefers, continuous data logging and documented excursion handling in line with CDSCO’s distribution guidance. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: cold chain range, refrigerated

**Category**: Cold chain

**Related terms**: Good Distribution Practices (GDP), Temperature data logger, Temperature excursion, Controlled room temperature (CRT)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#two-to-eight-c)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#two-to-eight-c)
- [2 to 8 °C: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/cold-chain-temperature-guide/)

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