SOP
on Cleaning of In-process Containers
Objective : To describe cleaning procedure for
In-process Containers.
Scope
:
To ensure that the In-process Containers are clean and free from any starting
materials of previous batch or product
residues.
Responsibility : 1.It
is the responsibility of operating staff to clean the equipment.
2. Production
Chemist to ensure that procedure is followed.
Materials
& Equipment :
1.
Cleaning agent: Teepol or Liquid Soap
2.
Mops / brush / lint free cloth
3.
Plastic / SS tub
Procedure
(1)
All used in-process containers are returned to
washing area.
(2)
Remove the polythene bags of previous product.
(3)
Wash all in-process containers with running tap
water using a scrubber.
(4)
Prepare a Teepol solution (10ml à 10 liters water)
or liquid-soap (50gm à 5 liters water) and clean the surfaces of in-process containers by
mopping.
(5)
Wash in-process containers by running tap water for
5minutes and drain the washings. Repeat the procedure for another 5 minutes and
again drain the washings.
(6)
Finally rinse in-process containers with purified
water and drain it completely.
(7)
Let all in-process containers dry in air or dry with
a clean lint free cloth and cover with lids.
(8)
Transfer clean in-process containers to
manufacturing area for use in next batch or product.