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SOP for Cleaning and Sanitization of Quarantine Storage Units – V 2.0
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SOP for Cleaning and Sanitization of Quarantine Storage Units – V 2.0
Standard Operating Procedure for Cleaning and Sanitization of Quarantine Storage Units
Department
Warehouse / Quality Assurance / Maintenance
SOP No.
SOP/RM/068/2025
Supersedes
SOP/RM/068/2022
Page No.
Page 1 of 15
Issue Date
01/02/2025
Effective Date
05/02/2025
Review Date
01/02/2026
1. Purpose
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the process for cleaning and sanitizing quarantine storage units to prevent contamination of raw materials and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
2. Scope
This SOP applies to all storage units, including racks, shelves, pallets, and containers, used for storing raw materials in the quarantine area before Quality Control (QC) testing and Quality Assurance (QA) approval.
3. Responsibilities
Warehouse Personnel: Perform cleaning and sanitization activities according to this SOP and document all procedures.
Quality Assurance (QA): Review and approve cleaning procedures, monitor compliance, and verify records.
Maintenance Personnel: Ensure cleaning equipment is functional and properly maintained.
4. Accountability
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for ensuring proper cleaning and sanitization of quarantine storage units. The QA Manager verifies compliance with GMP standards, and the Maintenance Manager ensures that cleaning equipment is in good working condition.
Ensure all personnel involved in cleaning are trained in this SOP and proper use of cleaning agents.
Personnel must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, masks, goggles, and lab coats.
Equipment and Cleaning Agents:
Gather necessary cleaning tools such as mops, brushes, cleaning cloths, vacuum cleaners, and sanitizing agents.
Ensure cleaning agents are approved for use in the storage area and do not leave residues that could contaminate materials.
Document the use of cleaning agents in the Cleaning Agent Usage Log (Annexure-1).
5.2 Cleaning Procedure for Quarantine Storage Units
General Cleaning:
Remove all raw materials from the storage units before cleaning. Ensure materials are properly labeled and stored in a temporary, contamination-free area.
Dust and vacuum shelves, racks, and pallets to remove loose dirt and debris.
Wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth soaked in approved cleaning solution. Pay special attention to corners and crevices where dust may accumulate.
Sanitization:
Apply sanitizing agents to all cleaned surfaces using spray bottles or sanitizing wipes.
Allow surfaces to air dry or use disposable cloths to wipe dry, ensuring no lint or residues remain.
Document cleaning and sanitization activities in the Quarantine Cleaning Log (Annexure-2).
5.3 Frequency and Scheduling of Cleaning
Routine Cleaning:
Perform general cleaning and sanitization of storage units weekly.
Document routine cleaning schedules in the Cleaning Schedule Log (Annexure-3).
Deep Cleaning:
Conduct deep cleaning monthly or after any contamination incident.
Deep cleaning involves disassembling shelving units (if applicable) and cleaning all parts thoroughly.