SOP for Cleaning of Dispensing Utensils

OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for cleaning of dispensing utensils.

SCOPE

This SOP shall be applicable for cleaning of dispensing utensils at the warehouse Department.

RESPONSIBILITY

Stores Assistant

ACCOUNTABILITY

Head of Department

PROCEDURE

• After completion of a dispensing activity, collect used dispensing utensils (Scoops, Spoons, and Spatula) in a container duly labeled “To be cleaned" and transfer to the respective washing area.

• Wash the scoops/spoons with Potable water and antibacterial solution.
• Finally, rinse the scoop/spoons with purified water.
• Sanitize the scoops/spoons by moping with a dry lint-free cloth damped with 70% IPA solution and Allow to dry it.

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• After drying, keep the scoops/spoons in a polythene bag and tie them with nylon thread and affix the status label "Cleaned" on utensils indicating the date of cleaning and sign it.
• Keep the “Cleaned” scoop/ spoons in a separate stainless steel container and transfer from the container to the dedicated area.
• Record it in the “Dispensing Log Book”.

ABBREVIATIONS

SOP – Standard operating procedure

IPA – Isopropyl alcohol

SS – Stainless steel

ANNEXURE

REVISION HISTORY

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