SOP for Cleaning Procedure of In-Process Containers and Accessories

OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for cleaning of In-process containers and accessories.

SCOPE

This procedure applies to all the accessories and in-process containers used in the production area.

RESPONSIBILITY

The concerned operator is responsible for the implementation of the process.

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

PROCEDURE

Cleaning procedure of in-process containers

• After usage of the in-process container replace the label with “TO BE CLEANED” label.
• Transfer the container to washing room.
• Remove the “TO BE CLEANED” label.
• Clean the container by wiping it with a lint-free duster, from the outside.
• Clean the container with potable water using lint lint-free duster.
• Rinse with purified water.
• Dry the container with lint lint-free duster.
• Ensure to put the same lid on the container.
• Label it as “CLEANED” with checked by sign and date.
• In case of product changeover: Clean the containers with potable water / liquid soap.

• Rinse with potable water till the soap is removed.
• Finally, rinse the container with purified water.
• Follow the points from 7 to 9.

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Cleaning Procedure of Accessories

• Keep all the accessories on a SS Table trolley and label the trolley as ‘TO BE CLEANED’ and transfer the trolley in the washing area. Clean the accessories as per the following procedure.

• Dry all the accessories using a dry lint lint-free cloth and keep them on SS Table trolley.
• Remove the ‘TO BE CLEANED’ label and affix ‘CLEANED’ to the trolley.
• Keep the accessories in a polyethylene bag and put the ‘CLEANED’ label.

REFERENCE

SOP: Preparation, Approval and Control of Standard Cleaning Procedures for equipment.

ABBREVIATION

Q.A: Quality Assurance

SCP: Standard Cleaning Procedure

No. : Number

P.D: Production

ANNEXURE

Nil

REVISION HISTORY

Nil

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