SOP for Fumigation of Microbiology Laboratory

Objective: 

To lay down a procedure for Fumigation of Microbiology Lab.

Scope:

This SOP shall be applicable to the Microbiology Department of PharmaInfo Ltd.

Responsibility: 

Microbiologist

Accountability: 

Q.C. Manager

Procedure:

• On the last day of work (weekend) and after completion of all the cleaning activities.
• Prior to fumigation ensure no trace of water is present in any place.
• A fumigation container is placed near the door of each room i.e. sterility testing room, and change room.

• Shut down individual LAF & AHU.
• Add 20g of potassium permanganate to the fumigation container. Now add 100 ml formaldehyde very slowly and gently to each container.
• Close the doors.

Abbreviations:

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

QC: Quality Control

QA: Quality Assurance

AHU: Air Handling Unit

LAF: Laminar Air Flow

Annexure:

Nil

Revision History:

Nil

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