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

ISO 22716:2007(E) 8 © ISO 2007 – All rights reserved 4.9.3 Design considerations should be given to the following: a) exposed overhead roof beams, pipes and ducts should be avoided; b) exposed pipes should not touch walls, but be suspended from or supported by brackets, sufficiently separated to allow thorough cleaning; c) alternatively, specific measures should be taken to protect the product. 4.10 Cleaning and sanitization 4.10.1 Premises used for activities described in these guidelines should be maintained in a clean condition. 4.10.2 Cleaning and, if necessary, sanitization should be carried out to achieve the objective of protecting each product. 4.10.3 Cleaning and, if necessary, sanitizing agents to be used should be specified and effective. 4.10.4 There should be cleaning and, if necessary, sanitization programmes corresponding to specific needs of each area. 4.11 Maintenance Premises used in activities described in these guidelines should be maintained in a good state of repair. 4.12 Consumables Consumables used for premises should not affect the quality of the product. 4.13 Pest control 4.13.1 Premises should be designed, constructed and maintained so as to restrict access to insects, birds, rodents, pests and other vermin. 4.13.2 There should be a pest control programme appropriate for the premises. 4.13.3 Measures should be taken to control the exterior of the premises to prevent attracting or harbouring pests. 5 Equipment 5.1 Principle Equipment should be suitable for the intended purpose and capable of being cleaned and, if necessary, sanitized and maintained. This clause applies to all equipment within the scope of these guidelines. If automated systems are introduced into activities described in these guidelines, they should take into account the application of the given relevant principles. 5.2 Equipment design 5.2.1 Production equipment should be designed to prevent contamination of the product. 5.2.2 Bulk product containers should be protected from air contaminants, such as dust and moisture. 5.2.3 Transfer hoses and accessories that are not in use should be cleaned and, if necessary sanitized, kept dry and protected from dust, splash or other contamination. 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).