CTFA Standards - SANS 22716:2011 – Cosmetics – Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP) – Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices

ISO 22716:2007(E) © ISO 2007 – All rights reserved 7 4.1.2 Premises design recommendations are described in these guidelines. Design decisions should be based on the type of cosmetic product produced, existing conditions, cleaning and, if necessary, sanitizing measures used. 4.2 Types of area Separate or defined areas should be provided for storage, production, quality control, ancillary, washing and toilets. 4.3 Space Sufficient space should be provided to facilitate operations such as receipt, storage and production. 4.4 Flow Flow of materials, products and personnel through the building or buildings should be defined in order to prevent mix-ups. 4.5 Floors, walls, ceilings, windows 4.5.1 Floors, walls, ceilings and windows in production areas should be designed or constructed for ease of cleaning and, if necessary, sanitization and be kept clean and in good repair. 4.5.2 Windows should be of non-opening design where ventilation is adequate. If windows are opened to the outside environment, they should be properly screened. 4.5.3 New construction of production areas should incorporate considerations for proper cleaning and maintenance. Design of new construction should include smooth surfaces if appropriate and these surfaces should allow for resistance to corrosive cleaning and sanitizing agents. 4.6 Washing and toilet facilities Adequate, clean, washing and toilet facilities should be provided for personnel. The washing and toilet facilities should be differentiated from, but accessible to, production areas. Adequate facilities for showering and changing clothes should be provided when appropriate. 4.7 Lighting 4.7.1 Adequate lighting, that is sufficient for operations, should be installed in all areas. 4.7.2 Lighting should be installed in a manner to ensure containment of any debris from potential breakage. Alternatively, measures should be taken to protect the product. 4.8 Ventilation Ventilation should be sufficient for the intended production operations. Alternatively, specific measures should be taken to protect the product. 4.9 Pipework, drains and ducts 4.9.1 Pipework, drains and ducts should be installed in such a manner so that drip or condensation does not contaminate materials, products, surfaces and equipment. 4.9.2 Drains should be kept clean and should not allow back flow. SANS 22716:2011 © SABS. This non-printable standard is exclusively for members of the Cosmetic, Tolietry and Fragrance Association of South Africa (ctfa) granted access online through its password-protected and member-specific portal in accordance with publishing and copyright exploitation agreement no. 014/009/20-049. The agreement will expire after one year unless renewed. © SABS. This non-printable standard is exclusively for members of the Cosmetic, Tolietry and Fragrance association of South Africa (ctfa).