Standard Operating Procedure for Validation of Cleaning Procedures in Aerosol Production
1) Purpose
The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedures for validating cleaning processes in aerosol production to ensure equipment cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination.
2) Scope
This SOP applies to the validation of cleaning procedures conducted for equipment used in the manufacturing of aerosol products at [Company Name].
3) Responsibilities
Production Team: Perform cleaning procedures and prepare equipment for validation.
Quality Assurance (QA) Team: Oversee the validation process and ensure compliance with SOPs.
Quality Control (QC) Team: Verify cleanliness of equipment and conduct sampling for validation.
Regulatory Affairs: Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
4) Procedure
4.1 Pre-cleaning Preparation:
4.1.1 Disassemble equipment used in aerosol production according to the cleaning procedure.
4.1.2 Remove any remaining product residues, including aerosol formulations and propellants, using suitable cleaning agents.
4.2 Cleaning Process:
4.2.1 Clean equipment surfaces thoroughly using validated cleaning agents and procedures specified in the cleaning SOP.
4.2.2 Rinse equipment with appropriate purified water or solvent to remove cleaning agents and residues.
4.2.3 Inspect cleaned equipment visually to ensure all visible residues are removed.
4.3 Sampling Plan:
4.3.1 Develop a sampling plan to test cleaned equipment surfaces for residual contamination.
4.3.2 Use validated swabbing techniques and sampling locations based on equipment design and criticality.
4.3.3 Document sampling locations and rationale for selection in the cleaning validation protocol.
4.4 Analytical Testing:
4.4.1 Collect swab samples from designated locations on cleaned equipment surfaces.
4.4.2 Analyze swab samples for residual contamination using validated analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, TOC, microbial testing).
4.4.3 Compare test results against acceptance criteria for cleanliness as per predefined limits.
4.5 Revalidation of Cleaning Procedures:
4.5.1 Repeat cleaning and validation procedures periodically as per the cleaning validation schedule.
4.5.2 Update cleaning procedures and acceptance criteria based on validation results and regulatory requirements.
4.5.3 Implement corrective actions for any deviations from acceptance criteria and verify their effectiveness.
4.6 Documentation and Reporting:
4.6.1 Prepare a comprehensive cleaning validation report summarizing procedures, results, and conclusions.
4.6.2 Review and approve the validation report by designated personnel to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
4.6.3 Maintain records of all cleaning validation activities, including protocols, reports, and associated documentation.
5) Abbreviations, if any
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
QA: Quality Assurance
QC: Quality Control
HPLC: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
TOC: Total Organic Carbon
6) Documents, if any
Cleaning Validation Protocol
Cleaning Validation Reports
Sampling Plan for Cleaning Validation
Analytical Testing Results
Updated Cleaning Procedures and SOPs
Approval Records and Documentation
7) Reference, if any
FDA Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing – Current Good Manufacturing Practice
USP Chapter
ICH Q7: Good Manufacturing Practice Guide for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
8) SOP Version
Version 1.0
