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Plant GMP and Hygiene Audit Checklist - New
Plant GMP and Hygiene Audit Checklist - New
1.6 Are facility exterior area kept clean free from any kind of waste materials, rubbish,
discarded equipment, old wooden items, etc
Whether Buildings properly maintained to prevent, Access of pests, especially inside
1.7 the production and warehouse areas
Are Exterior area Grounds kept in adequate condition, as sometime paving damaged
1.8 due to the movement of heavy trucks/Hand truck trollies.
1.9 The external traffic routes are suitably surfaced and no evidence of pitting
1.10 Factory should have clean urinals with proper drainage system
Obtained Score 0
2 Access Max score 25
2.1 Is Access to the facility continuously controlled.
Are visitors,Suppliers,Vendors and Associates from other plants are wearing
2.2 identification card and well informed about restricted enrty
3.1 Has the Plant implemented a 4D concept Pest control program to prevent pests?
3.2 Are the pest control activities carried out by a expert & authorised (Govt authorised)
contractors with trained personnel.
Are Pest monitoring programs include exterior areas and shall be inspected at a
3.3 frequency intended to identify pest activity .
Whether Baits / Glue Pads provided to prevent entry of pests close to the
3.4 boundaries, Periphery of the building & Aisle Spaces within the plant.
3.5 Are Baits are inspected at a frequency intended to identify pest activity.
3.6 Whether Detectors and traps are robust, tamper resistant, grouted and appropriate
for the target pest.
3.7 MSDS of pesticides in use must be available.
Is the external perifery of the facility inspected periodically and mainatined in a
3.8 clean manner?
3.9 Is Pest Chemicals are stored in a disgnated area with lock and key provision away
from the Process areas
3.10 Is updated Pest Map is available and displayed in appropriated manner
Obtained Score 0
4 General Facility Max score 25
4.1 Scrap handling propely
4.2 Dedicated storage bins available for Hazardous and Non-hazardous scrap storage
4.3 Is timely removal of scrap carried out to esnure no undue accumulation and
scattering of scrap.
4.4 Is there proper segregation of different types of scraps?
Is effective pest control ensured in scrap yard & other waste storage and handling
4.5 areas
Obtained Score 0
5 Security Max score 25
5.1 Is Security room is maintained in a neat and clean manner?
5.2 Are Security records are maintained in a structured way?
5.3 Are Security associates are aware of Visitor policy?
5.4 Are Security associates are aware of Well being form requirement?
Are Security associates are aware of GMP, Food Defence and Covid19
5.5 guidelines/requirements?
Obtained Score 0
6 Work Shop Max score 25
6.1 Is Work shop area is maintained in a neat and clean manner?
Is Maintenance crew are aware of Food safety requirements related to equipment
6.2 being used in process areas after repair
6.3 Process equipment welding joints are smoothly fabricated before entering into
process areas
6.4 No Food Grade Lubricants are being used at Work shop
6.5 Is Maintenance crew are ensuring the repaired equipment cleanliness after repair
and before sending to process areas
Obtained Score 0
7 Toilets Max score 25
7.1 Are there adequate sanitary facilities as per Factories act based on the number of
personnel in the premises?
7.2 Toilets must not open directly onto processing areas, and must be equipped with
self-closing devices.
7.4 Are adequate cleaning tools and consumables provided to keep the sanitary facilities
clean?
7.5 Is the practice of hand sanitation found to be evident?
Obtained Score 0
8 Canteen Max score 25
8.1 Does the area have adequate ventilation and good lighting.
8.2 Is the Cafeteria maintained in a clean manner without accumulation of dirt / dust
and food wastage?
8.3 Is the food waste handled to suitably to avoid accumulation and spillage within
premises, which may attract pests and other rodents?
8.4 Are there adequate hand wash facilities at cafeteria?
8.5 Are dedicated bins are available for collection of food waste?
Obtained Score 0
Total 0
1.1 Hand washing and drying facilities should be located at the main entry to the
processing areas and taps should be Foot/Knee operated
1.2 Adequate liquid soap dispensers must be provided with routine refilling .
1.3 Are Handwash signages clearly evident at Handwash station
1.7 Are access and Hygiene communication clearly evident at the entry
1.8 Insecticutor : Is there a insceticutor placed near the entry of door to prevent entry of
insects
1.9 The lights used with in insecticutors must be effective and replaced as per OEM's
recommendation
Are effective dust removal mats placed at the entry of the corridor & all plant process
1.10 entries
Obtained Score 0
2 Personal Hygiene Practices Max score 85
2.1 Is Personal Hygiene Practices related display signages available at Process entry
2.2 People entering process area to wear clean & undamaged caps / Hair nets
Nails of the food handlers should be cleaned and properly trimmed (nails must not
2.3 extend past finger tip). Nails should not be decorated in any way including nail polish of
any type.
2.4 Is any Female worker wearing Glass Bangles and Flowers
2.5 Food handlers should not wear Jewellery items like finger rings, Ear rings, Ankelts,
Bracelets, Studs etc
2.6 Food handlers should not wear Wrist watches, Wrist Threads etc
2.7 Excessive Perfume or after Shave shall not be worn
All cuts and grazes on exposed skin shall be covered by an appropriately coloured
2.8 plaster that is different from product colour (preferably Blue) and contains a metal
detectable strip.
2.9 No evidence of personal Medicines at Process areas
IPA solution should be available near all food handling areas & workers should use it
2.10 before resuming duty after each break & on touching any non-food material.
2.11 No personnel in the process area should smoke or chew tobacco or beetle nuts.
2.12 No personnel should carry any food item inside the manufacturing facility
Readily understandable signs/displays like work instructions, personal and food safety
2.13 instructions, no smoking area, Do not Spit, restricted entry should be posted at
respective places.
Are people provided with and found to be using clean and neat uniform as per
2.14 company policy?
Plant should have a policy which ensures that people with communicable diseases are
2.15
not allowed inside the process & storage area
2.16 Plant should have medical check up records for communicable diseases for all food
handlers.
2.17 All
area
visitors must wear hair net / cap before entering the Production, packing or store
Obtained Score 0
3 Equipment Max score 40
3.1 Are equipment exteriors, clean without rust ,any other stains and any mold growth?
(Check hard to reach areas)
3.2 Is there approved cleaning and sanitation agents are being used?
3.3 Equipments should be inspected before start-up for any chances of contamination to
product e.g. – loose nut / bolts, lubricating oil etc.
There should not be any Loose Sharp objects, Glass apparatus, Utensil or equipment
3.4 used in material storage and manufacturing area.
3.5 Only food grade lubricants should be used in food contact surfaces for lubrication in
equipments.
3.6 All spillages should be cleaned up immediately.
3.7 Drinking water should be passed through a UV light
3.8 Plant should have a regular inspection & cleaning programme in place
Obtained Score 0
4 Raw Material, Semi Finished product and Finished Product Storage Max score 25
4.1 Raw material and Semi Finished product Stored in a good and hygiene manner
4.2 Raw material and Semi Finished product Stored 1 feet away from the wall
4.3 FIFO system in place at the time of material transfer from one section to other section
4.4 Lot identification available for all Raw and WIP material
4.5 Raw materials, Finished product or Packaging goods should not be stored on the floor
Obtained Score 0
5 Pest Control Max score 30
Regular & effective Pest Control treatments should be carried out through Pest Control
5.1 agency & record of the same should be maintained.
5.2 Rodo Boxes are grouted, numbered and fixed at appropriated places
5.3 Insect light traps should be checked at a regular frequency for their performance
effectiveness & changed if required.
5.4 All process area windows are screened with fine mesh
5.5 No Pest Chemicals applied in process areas and no Pest Chemicals are stored in Process
areas
5.6 Are there any evidence of any other pest like lizard , cockroach, ants, or any other
insects being harbored inside/around the hall
Obtained Score 0
6 Prevention: Foreign Matter Contamination Max score 20
6.1 There should not be any loose nut/bolts in food contact areas in equipments
Processing area be free from foreign materials as threads, polythene covers, wood,
6.2 plastic pieces/bristles, metal wires, blades etc.
6.3 Magnets should be present wherever required & strength should be checked regularly
6.4 All collected Foreign Material should be kept in a closed container with lock & Key
provision
Obtained Score 0
7 Floors Max score 25
7.1 Are the floors made of acid & alkali resistant tiles or coating
7.2 Clear Walk way defined for man movement
7.3 Floor is found to be neat and clean
7.4 Equipment Spares/parts should not stored on the floor
Obtained Score 0
8 Walls Max score 25
8.1 Are the Walls made of washable, uniform surfaces?
8.2 Walls must not have any cracks and crevices and free from peeling paint
8.3 Free from Dirty, Rust, cream
8.4 No evidence of spider webbing present
8.5 Openings intended for transfer of materials shall be designed to minimize entry of
foreign matter and pests.
Obtained Score 0
9 Lighting Max score 15
9.1 All light fixtures should be working ,covered and clean.
9.2 Adequate lighting must be available to facilitate ergonomic working environment
9.3 Light fixtures and luminaires must be enclosed type, shatter proof
Obtained Score 0
10 Overheads Max score 25
10.1 No dirt on overhead piping
10.2 Humidifier water overhead tank top portion neat and clean
10.3 Top portion of Borma Chambers are neat and clean
10.4 All Water tanks and Drinking water Coolers are cleaned as per the cleaning schedule
1.7 Are access and Hygiene communication clearly evident at the entry
1.8 Insecticutor : Is there a insceticutor placed near the entry of door to prevent entry of
insects
1.9 The lights used with in insecticutors must be effective and replaced as per OEM's
recommendation
1.10 Are effective dust removal mats placed at the entry of the corridor & all plant process
entries
Obtained Score 0
2 Personal Hygiene Practices Max score 85
2.1 Is Personal Hygiene Practices related display signages available at Process entry
2.2 People entering process area to wear clean & undamaged caps / Hair nets
Nails of the food handlers should be cleaned and properly trimmed (nails must not
2.3 extend past finger tip). Nails should not be decorated in any way including nail polish of
any type.
2.4 Is any Female worker wearing Glass Bangles and Flowers
2.5 Food handlers should not wear Jewellery items like finger rings, Ear rings, Ankelts,
Bracelets, Studs etc
2.6 Food handlers should not wear Wrist watches, Wrist Threads etc
2.7 Excessive Perfume or after Shave shall not be worn
All cuts and grazes on exposed skin shall be covered by an appropriately coloured
2.8 plaster that is different from product colour (preferably Blue) and contains a metal
detectable strip.
2.9 No evidence of personal Medicines at Process areas
IPA solution should be available near all food handling areas & workers should use it
2.10 before resuming duty after each break & on touching any non-food material.
2.11 No personnel in the process area should smoke or chew tobacco or beetle nuts.
2.12 No personnel should carry any food item inside the manufacturing facility
Readily understandable signs/displays like work instructions, personal and food safety
2.13 instructions, no smoking area, Do not Spit, restricted entry should be posted at
respective places.
Are people provided with and found to be using clean and neat uniform as per
2.14 company policy?
Plant should have a policy which ensures that people with communicable diseases are
2.15 not allowed inside the process & storage area
2.16 Plant should have medical check up records for communicable diseases for all food
handlers.
2.17 All visitors must wear hair net / cap before entering the Production, packing or store
area
Obtained Score 0
3 Equipment Max score 30
3.1 Are Grading Tables exteriors, clean without rust ,any other stains and any mold
growth? (Check hard to reach areas)
3.2 Is there approved cleaning and sanitation agents are being used?
3.3 Grading Tables should be inspected before start-up for cleanliness
There should not be any Loose Sharp objects, Glass apparatus, Utensil or equipment
3.4 used in material storage and manufacturing area.
3.5 All spillages should be cleaned up immediately nearby Grading Tables
3.6 Regular inspection & cleaning programme in place
Obtained Score 0
4 Raw Material, Semi Finished product and Finished Product Storage Max score 25
4.1 Semi Finished product Stored in a good and hygiene manner
Semi Finished product Stored 1 feet away from the wall and all storage materaial is
4.2 covered with Lids
4.3 FIFO system in place at the time of material transfer from one section to other section
4.5 Semi Finished, Finished product or Packaging goods should not be stored on the floor
Obtained Score 0
5 Pest Control Max score 30
Regular & effective Pest Control treatments should be carried out through Pest Control
5.1 agency & record of the same should be maintained.
5.2 Rodo Boxes are grouted, numbered and fixed at appropriated places
5.3 Insect light traps should be checked at a regular frequency for their performance
effectiveness & changed if required.
5.4 All process area windows are screened with fine mesh
No Pest Chemicals applied in process areas and no Pest Chemicals are stored in Process
5.5 areas
5.6 Are there any evidence of any other pest like lizard , cockroach, ants, or any other
insects being harbored inside/around the hall
Obtained Score 0
6 Prevention: Foreign Matter Contamination Max score 15
6.1 There should not be any loose nut/bolts in food contact areas in equipments
6.2 Processing area be free from foreign materials as threads, polythene covers, wood,
plastic pieces/bristles, metal wires, blades etc.
6.3 All collected Foreign Material should be kept in a closed container with lock & Key
provision
Obtained Score 0
7 Floors Max score 20
7.1 Are the floors made of acid & alkali resistant tiles or coating
7.2 Clear Walk way defined for man movement
7.3 Floor is found to be neat and clean
Obtained Score 0
8 Walls Max score 25
8.1 Are the Walls made of washable, uniform surfaces?
8.2 Walls must not have any cracks and crevices and free from peeling paint
8.3 Free from Dirty, Rust, cream
8.4 No evidence of spider webbing present
8.5 Openings intended for transfer of materials shall be designed to minimize entry of
foreign matter and pests.
Obtained Score 0
9 Lighting Max score 15
9.1 All light fixtures should be working ,covered and clean.
9.2 Adequate lighting must be available to facilitate ergonomic working environment
9.3 Light fixtures and luminaires must be enclosed type, shatter proof
Obtained Score 0
10 Overheads Max score 10
10.1 No dirt on overhead piping
10.2 No Cobwebs present at top roof portion
Obtained Score 0
11 Lockers Max score 15
11.1 Lockers should be in clean and hygienic condition.
11.2 Lockers should be free from pests.
111.3 No Medicine/Food items PRESENT in lockers
Obtained Score 0
Total 0
Assigned Score
Obtained Score 0
% Compliance
Section 2
Sr. No Requirement Score Remark
1 Changeover Rooms Max score 50 Visuals, Display board of Ämbient High Care", Colour
Coding of HK Tools, Aprons, Maintenance tools
1.1 Hand washing and drying facilities should be located at the main entry to the
processing areas and taps should be Foot/Knee operated
1.2 Adequate liquid soap dispensers must be provided with routine refilling .
1.3 Are Handwash signages clearly evident at Handwash station
1.7 Are access and Hygiene communication clearly evident at the entry
1.8 Insecticutor : Is there a insceticutor placed near the entry of door to prevent entry of
insects
1.9 The lights used with in insecticutors must be effective and replaced as per OEM's
recommendation
1.10 Are effective dust removal mats placed at the entry of the corridor & all plant process
entries
Obtained Score 0
2 Personal Hygiene Practices Max score 85
2.1 Is Personal Hygiene Practices related display signages available at Process entry
2.2 People entering process area to wear clean & undamaged caps / Hair nets
Nails of the food handlers should be cleaned and properly trimmed (nails must not
2.3 extend past finger tip). Nails should not be decorated in any way including nail polish of
any type.
2.5 Food handlers should not wear Jewellery items like finger rings, Ear rings, Ankelts,
Bracelets, Studs etc
2.6 Food handlers should not wear Wrist watches, Wrist Threads etc
2.7 Excessive Perfume or after Shave shall not be worn
All cuts and grazes on exposed skin shall be covered by an appropriately coloured
2.8 plaster that is different from product colour (preferably Blue) and contains a metal
detectable strip.
2.9 No evidence of personal Medicines at Process areas
2.10 IPA solution should be available near all food handling areas & workers should use it
before resuming duty after each break & on touching any non-food material.
2.11 No personnel in the process area should smoke or chew tobacco or beetle nuts.
2.12 No personnel should carry any food item inside the manufacturing facility
Readily understandable signs/displays like work instructions, personal and food safety
2.13 instructions, no smoking area, Do not Spit, restricted entry should be posted at
respective places.
Are people provided with and found to be using clean and neat uniform as per
2.14 company policy?
2.15 Plant should have a policy which ensures that people with communicable diseases are
not allowed inside the process & storage area
2.16 Plant should have medical check up records for communicable diseases for all food
handlers.
2.17 All visitors must wear hair net / cap before entering the Production, packing or store
area
Obtained Score 0
3 Equipment Max score 30
Are Grading Tables exteriors, clean without rust ,any other stains and any mold
3.1
growth? (Check hard to reach areas)
3.2 Is there approved cleaning and sanitation agents are being used?
3.3 Grading Tables should be inspected before start-up for cleanliness
3.4 There should not be any Loose Sharp objects, Glass apparatus, Utensil or equipment
used in material storage and manufacturing area.
3.5 All spillages should be cleaned up immediately nearby Grading Tables
3.6 Regular inspection & cleaning programme in place
Obtained Score 0
4 Raw Material, Semi Finished product and Finished Product Storage Max score 25
4.1 Semi Finished product Stored in a good and hygiene manner
4.2 Semi Finished product Stored 1 feet away from the wall and all storage materaial is
covered with Lids
4.3 FIFO system in place at the time of material transfer from one section to other section
Obtained Score 0
5 Pest Control Max score 30
5.1 Regular & effective Pest Control treatments should be carried out through Pest Control
agency & record of the same should be maintained.
5.2 Rodo Boxes are grouted, numbered and fixed at appropriated places
5.3 Insect light traps should be checked at a regular frequency for their performance
effectiveness & changed if required.
5.4 All process area windows are screened with fine mesh
5.5 No Pest Chemicals applied in process areas and no Pest Chemicals are stored in Process
areas
5.6 Are there any evidence of any other pest like lizard , cockroach, ants, or any other
insects being harbored inside/around the hall
Obtained Score 0
6 Prevention: Foreign Matter Contamination Max score 15
6.1 There should not be any loose nut/bolts in food contact areas in equipments
6.2 Processing area be free from foreign materials as threads, polythene covers, wood,
plastic pieces/bristles, metal wires, blades etc.
6.3 All collected Foreign Material should be kept in a closed container with lock & Key
provision
Obtained Score 0
7 Floors Max score 20
7.1 Are the floors made of acid & alkali resistant tiles or coating
7.2 Clear Walk way defined for man movement
7.3 Floor is found to be neat and clean
Obtained Score 0
8 Walls Max score 25
8.1 Are the Walls made of washable, uniform surfaces?
8.2 Walls must not have any cracks and crevices and free from peeling paint
8.3 Free from Dirty, Rust, cream
8.4 No evidence of spider webbing present
8.5 Openings intended for transfer of materials shall be designed to minimize entry of
foreign matter and pests.
Obtained Score 0
9 Lighting Max score 15
9.1 All light fixtures should be working ,covered and clean.
9.2 Adequate lighting must be available to facilitate ergonomic working environment
9.3 Light fixtures and luminaires must be enclosed type, shatter proof
Obtained Score 0
10 Overheads Max score 10
10.1 No dirt on overhead piping
10.2 No Cobwebs present at top roof portion
Obtained Score 0
11 Lockers Max score 15
11.1 Lockers should be in clean and hygienic condition.
11.2 Lockers should be free from pests.
111.3 No Medicine/Food items PRESENT in lockers
Obtained Score 0
Total 0
Section 3
Sr. No. Requirement Score Remarks
7 Work Practice :Manufacturing Max score 20
7.1 Is the manufacturing process HACCP certified
7.2 Manufacturing SOPs to be displayed floor wise in process
areas
For miscellaneous activities like cutting, opening of bags,
boxes etc. appropriate aides such as scissors tied at
7.3 designated points should be used. Blades, needles, wire
should not be used for such activities.
Traceability of input material at different stages of production
7.4 (their RM to FG)
8 Work Practice : Packing Max score 20
Printing on bags should be as per Labelling regulatory
8.1 requirements, FSSAI
Details like date of manufacture, batch number, BEST
8.2 BEFORE, veg logo and FSSAI logo & license number must be
mentioned on bags
No color leaching to be observed when boxes are gently
8.3 rubbed
9.2 Batch cards & Bin cards should be present with necessary
details
10.6 Air guns to be used post loading into trucks before covering
with tarpaulins
Section 4
Sr. No. Requirement Score Remark
11 Incoming Quality Checks Max score 15
All incoming raw & packing materials should be sampled and
11.1 tested as per your company defined specifications & records
for same maintained
Section 5
Sr. No. Requirement Score Remark
15 Regulatory Max score 25
Manufacturer should have valid FSSAI license &
15.1 should comply with all the requirements of FSSAI
Acts & Regulation
1.2 Is there clear identification of all areas (Without leaving any area unattended / un assigned) and responsibility
assigned to people w.r.t to Hygiene / HK?
1.3 Are the house keeping personnel provided trained to carryout HK activities effectively in a time bound
manner?
1.4 Are there effective HK Tools like, Floor cleaning m/cs, Vacuum cleaners, cobweb removers, cleaning brushes,
wipers etc. available in adequate quantities?
1.5 Whether the house keeping consumables like cleaning solutions, scrubbers, brushes, gloves, cleaning machine
disc pads of suitable types available in adequate quantities and kept in designated places
1.6 Are all Housekeeping machinery are in working condition?
1.7 Are there specific work instructions and cleaning schedules for the HK personnel?
1.8 Are there designated areas to collect and dispose waste from various areas?
Are the House Keeping equipment & consumables used in Processing and non processing area clearly
1.9 distinwished using colour coding or any other method of visual identifcation?
1.10 Is MSDS available for all Housekeeping chemicals?
Obtained Score 0
Total 0
3 Factory building
3.1 Windows should be clean & provided with acrylic/shatter-proof glass panes & insect proof screens
3.2 There should not be any water leakage from ceiling/shed into process
3.3 Coating on wall/ceiling should not peel-off and there should be no damaged surfaces, cracks,
crevices in building (ceiling & wall).
Floor should be made of material which is easily cleanable (preferably epoxy coated) and not in
3.4 damaged condition
3.5 All drains inside process area should be covered, odor free & in clean condition