Shipping, Packaging, and Handling Standard (SPHS)
Public Comment Period Information

FEDA is inviting members and other interested industry participants to review the draft Shipping, Packaging & Handling Standard before it is finalized.

The standard was developed through FEDA’s Future of Distribution Council (FDC) to provide practical, industry-informed guidance for reducing freight damage in the commercial foodservice equipment industry. It addresses practices related to the packaging, handling, transportation, shipping, receiving, and distribution of commercial foodservice equipment.

Public Comment Period

Oct. 12 – Nov. 13, 2026

FEDA encourages member companies to circulate the draft internally and invite employees who work directly with shipping, packaging, handling, warehousing, receiving, and freight damage to participate in the review. This may include warehouse supervisors, inventory control managers, dock workers, packaging engineers, material handlers, supply chain managers, and similar roles.

The people who work with these processes every day have firsthand experience that can help identify what works in practice, what may be difficult to implement, what is missing, and what could be improved.

You do not need to be a standards expert or review the entire document. Focus on the sections most relevant to your work and provide feedback based on your experience.

Download the Draft SPHS Standard

Download the SPHS Public Review and Comment Form

Email the completed form and any supporting documentation to Ashley Mueller, Director of Industry Programs and Professional Development, at ashley@feda.com.

As You Review the Draft

Consider the following:

• Does this reflect what actually happens in the industry?
• Is anything unclear or open to interpretation?
• Are any recommendations difficult or unrealistic to implement?
• Is something important missing?
• Could any provision create unintended consequences?
• Based on your experience, would you recommend doing something differently?

What Happens Next?

All submitted comments will be compiled and reviewed by the appropriate FEDA/FDC group as part of the revision process. Feedback may result in changes to the draft before the standard moves into FEDA's final review and approval process.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ashley Mueller at ashley@feda.com.