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SOP For Cleaning of Equipment and Accessories in Production Area - Pharmaceutical Guidelines
SOP For Cleaning of Equipment and Accessories in Production Area - Pharmaceutical Guidelines
SOP For Cleaning of Equipment and Accessories in Production Area - Pharmaceutical Guidelines
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1.0 OBJECTIVE:
To lay down the procedure for cleaning of equipment and accessories in Production Area.
2.0 SCOPE:
This SOP shall be applicable for cleaning equipment and accessories in the Production Department.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
3.1 ExExecution:rator
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY:
HOD-Production
5.0 PROCEDURE:
5.1.2 Affixed “To Be Cleaned” label and transfer the movable parts to the respective washing area.
5.1.3 Clean the major equipment (Like RMG, Octagonal blender, FBD etc.), which are immovable (Clean in place) of installation as per the respective
cleaning procedure & fill the “Equipment Logbook”.
5.1.5 Assemble the cleaned and dried equipment parts to the equipment after ensuring that the equipment is cleaned & dried.
5.1.6 Use the cleaned equipment within 72 hours from the date of cleaning, wipe the equipment with a dry lint-free cloth prior to use.
5.1.7 In case the cleaned equipment is not used within 72 hours from the date of cleaning affix “To Be Cleaned” label and re-clean the equipment
before use.
5.2 CLEANING OF ACCESSORIES (Scoops, Spatulas, Sifter Sieve, Multi Mill Screen and Cad Mill Screens)
5.2.1 Transfer the accessories to the respective washing area.
5.2.3 Scrub with nylon brush using Potable water with 2.5 % “Teepol” solution.
5.2.4 Wash with sufficient Potable water, till it is free from froth.
5.2.7 Wrap the cleaned and dried accessories in new polythene cover.
5.2.8 Store the cleaned accessories in the equipment staging area with a duly-signed “cleaned” label.
6.0 ABBREVIATION:
6.1 SOP : Standard operating procedure
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