Operation and Maintenance of Cream Homogenizer

1) Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedures for operating and maintaining the cream homogenizer to ensure the production of homogenous cream products with consistent quality.

2) Scope

This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the cream homogenizer in the manufacturing facility.

3) Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of production operators, maintenance staff, and quality control personnel to follow this SOP to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the cream homogenizer.

4) Procedure

4.1 Preparation

1. Ensure the work area and equipment are clean and sanitized before starting the homogenization process.
2. Verify the availability and integrity of ingredients and raw materials required for the cream formulation.
3. Inspect the cream homogenizer, including the homogenization chamber and valves, to ensure they are clean and operational.

4.2 Homogenization Process

1. Set up the homogenization parameters such as pressure, temperature, and number of passes according to the cream formulation.
2. Feed the pre-mixed cream formulation into the homogenizer and start the homogenization process.
3. Adjust process parameters as necessary to achieve the desired cream consistency and particle size reduction.

4.3 Cooling and Storage

1. Cool the homogenized cream to the required temperature using cooling jackets or external chilling systems.
2. Transfer the cooled cream to storage containers or directly to filling machines for packaging.

4.4 Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Stop the cream homogenizer after completing the homogenization batch.
2. Flush the homogenization chamber and valves with clean water or cleaning solution to remove product residues.
3. Perform routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication of moving parts and inspection of seals.

5) Abbreviations, if any

N/A

6) Documents, if any

Batch production record, Cleaning log, Formulation record

7) Reference, if any

GMP guidelines, Manufacturer’s operating manual for cream homogenizer

8) SOP Version

Version 1.0