SOP for Line Clearance Procedure for Inspection and Packing Areas

OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for line clearance procedure for inspection and packing areas.

SCOPE

This procedure applies for the packing department in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities of XYZ Limited.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Packing staff and QA Supervisor are responsible for the implementation of the process.

The Packing In-Charge is responsible for the execution and compliance of the procedure.

PROCEDURE

• Check cleanliness in the inspection/packing rooms, particularly the walls, corners, and ceiling and ensure that the floor is free from any dirt.
• Ensure that the area is thoroughly cleaned and there are no traces of previous products such as capsule/over-printed labels/ jars/ polythene bags.

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• Check the cleanliness of the inspection/ packing machine, and dust extractor and ensure that it is free from any dust or foreign partials and no traces of previous product.

• Attach an in-process label to the department to indicate the next product online.
• Proceed to inspect/pack only after the line clearance as been endorsed by the department in-charge and Q.A Supervisor.

REFERENCE

Nil.

ABBREVIATION

Q.A: Quality Assurance

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

No. : Number

P.D: Production

ANNEXURE

Nil.

REVISION HISTORY

Nil

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