SOP for Handling of Packaging Material

PURPOSE

The purpose of this SOP is to handle and store packaging material.

SCOPE

It applies to the Store Department.

RESPONSIBILITY

Production Manager, To implement the following procedure

Quality Assurance Manager, To assure the following procedure

Quality Assurance Officer, To assure the following procedure

In charge Pharmacist, To follow the following procedure

QC Manager, To Implement the following procedure

PROCEDURE

• After receiving the materials, the store person shall unload the materials in the staging area clean the material with the help of a vacuum cleaner/dry lint-free cloth, and transfer the material in the quarantined storage area after physical verification.
• The store person shall record his observation by Q.C., Q.C. person shall affix the label “RELEASED” on each container/bag and the store person will transfer the material to the approved storage area as per their storage condition.

• In case temperature and humidity exceed the limit inform the maintenance dept
• Rejected Raw material shall be sent back to supplier as per the instructions given by the purchase dept.
• If rejected material is destroyed in factory premises, prepare the destruction note as per SOP

Storage of Packing Materials

1. Printed Labels: After Q.C approval, keep all printed label products wise/item codes wise in their respective cupboards under lock and key.
2. Printed Packing Material: After Q.C approval, keep all printed and unprinted packaging material with segregation of item/lot wise on Racks/Pellets.
3. Printed /Plain Aluminum Foil/PVC: After Q.C approval, keep plain /printed aluminum foil/PVC film in foil storage room. Ensure that different consignments are physically segregated.
4. Measuring Cap/Plastic Jars/Containers: After Q.C release keep all above items on Pallets. Keep small consignment quantity on Racks and Pallets. Issue all packing material as per requirements of the Production Dept.

• In case of rejected printed material, it should be destroyed in factory praises after completing the necessary formalities.

ABBREVIATIONS

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ANNEXURE

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REVISION HISTORY

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