The DOs and DONTS in Supercritical Fluid Centre (SFC)

DOS No. Picture 1. Explanation The windows at production areas all covered up with a layer of wire mesh. Compliances to GMP Clause 6: Maintenance, cleaning and sanitisation Section 6.4.3 Pest control procedures 6.4.3.1 Preventing access Wire mesh screens, for example on open windows will reduce the problem of pest entry. 2. The storage cupboard was placed at a distant away from the wall. Clause 6 Maintenance, cleaning and sanitisation 6.4.3.2 Harbourage and infestation The availability of food and water encourage pest harbourage and infestation. Potential food sources would be stored in pest-proof containers and stacked away from ground and away from walls. Good warehouse practice (GWP): product placed at least 1.5 ft away from wall to check pest infestation, verify and control breeding. 3. The storage cupboard has roller below it to maintain distant and avoid direct contact of floor. Good Warehouse Practice (GWP): Products stored in cupboard to avoid direct contact with the floor.

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Adequate artificial and natural lighting

Clause 4: Design and facilities 4.6.7 Lighting Adequate natural or artificial lighting should be provided to enable the undertaking to operate in a hygienic manner.

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The chemical agent (poison) for insect and pest was put on every corner in production sites.

Clause 6 Maintenance, cleaning and sanitisation 6.4.3 Pest control procedures 6.4.3.4 Eradication Pest infestation should be dealt with immediately and without adversely affecting food safety or suitability. Treatment with chemical, physical or biological agent should be carried out without posing a threat to safety or suitability of food. Clause 6 Maintenance, cleaning and sanitisation 6.4.3 Pest control procedures 6.4.3.1 Preventing access Building should be kept in good repair and condition to prevent pest access and eliminate potential breeding sites. Clause 5 Control of operation 5.4.4 Control of microbiological crosscontamination Access to processing areas should be restricted or controlled. Where risk are particularly high, access to processing areas should be via a changing facility and controlled using other decontamination measures. Personnel required put on clean protective clothing include lab coat, helmet before entering. Clause 4: Design and facilities 4.6.6 Air quality and ventilation Adequate means of natural or mechanical ventilation should be provided. Ventilation system is designed and constructed so that the air does not flow from contaminated areas to clean areas and they can be adequately maintained and cleaned.

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Plastic curtain (PVC strips) on every entrance and exit to prevent insect.

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Access to processing areas restricted to authorised person only.

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Personal protection equipment was provided on entrance of production sites There are ventilating fans on every walls

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The material was packed in proper packaging and stored at required temperature below 5 degree celcius.

Clause 4: Design and facilities 4.6.8 Storage Food storage facilities should be designated and constructed to: d) where necessary, provide an environment which minimises the deterioration of food e.g: by temperature and humidity control.

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The corner all in curved shape. There is a drainage system in production areas

Clause 4: Design and facilities 4.6.2 Drainage and waste disposal Adequate drainage and waste disposal system and facilities shall be provided.

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Separate room for raw material reception and finished product delivery.

Clause 5 Control of operation 5.4.4 Control of microbiological crosscontamination Effective measures shall be taken to protect finished food product from contamination by raw materials, other ingredients, or refuse. When raw materials, other ingredients, or refuse are unprotected, they shall not be handled simultaneously in a receiving, loading or shipping are protected against contamination.

DONTS No. 1. Picture Explanation The waste material or rubbish (paper scrap) throw on production floor. GMP requirements Clause 6 Maintenance, cleaning sanitisation

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Water spillage on floor.

6.3.7 The whole premises shall be maintained in good, clean, and tidy condition. Any accumulation of boxes, tin, empty bottles, rubbish or any article not connected to the process or trade should be avoided. Clause 6 Maintenance, cleaning and sanitisation

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Rubbish and tools was put on runway.

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6.3.7 The whole premises shall be maintained in good, clean, and tidy condition. Any accumulation of boxes, tin, empty bottles, rubbish or any article not connected to the process or trade should be avoided.

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The corner of wall is not in curved shape.

The wall must made up of smooth and curved corner to prevent accumulation of dirt, dust and microbial.

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The production places have trolley full with unused materials.

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The lighting on the wall does not covered.

6.3.7 The whole premises shall be maintained in good, clean, and tidy condition. Any accumulation of boxes, tin, empty bottles, rubbish or any article not connected to the process or trade should be avoided. Clause 4: Design and facilities 4.6.7 Lighting Adequate natural or artificial lighting should be provided to enable the undertaking to operate in a hygienic manner.

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The emergency eye wash station full with rubbish and waste materials

Clause 6 Maintenance, cleaning and sanitisation 6.3.3 Building, fixtures and other physical facilities of the premise shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and shall kept in good repair.

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The metal rod or fixture was placed on floor.

Clause 6 Maintenance, sanitisation

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6.3.7 The whole premises shall be maintained in good, clean, and tidy condition. Any accumulation of boxes, tin, empty bottles, rubbish or any article not connected to the process or trade should be avoided.