GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMTING GMP IN FOOD PROCESSING 2. Storage Facilities 2.1 Use of off site facilities- are they controlled 2.1.1 Where the manufacturer commissions the services of (or contracts to) off site facilities e.g. airport coldroom, for storage purposes, which are directly related to the handling of his products, he must be satisfied that the facility used is well organised, clean and capable of providing the service Auditor's Recommendations Look At: Look For. Contract Review Conformance to agreed standards within contracts Audit Review Audit schedule and reports for storage and suppliers etc 2.1.2 Whether raw materials, work in progress materials, finished product, equipment or packaging are stored off site, the responsibility of the off site facility must be clearly identified and adhered to at all Auditor's recommendations. Look At Look For Product Identification and Records of product identification Clear labelling system to 2.1.3 The same principles apply to the hygienic control and housekeeping of off site facilities, as in-house facilities. There should be access around all stored items to effectively implement cleaning pest control and maintenance. In cases where temperature control and humidity are important to the product, storage layout must be well controlled to ensure good ventilation Auditor's Recommendations Look At Look For Factory plan and layout Compliance to safety and requirements of cleaning, production and process are achieved through effective implementation and records for each activity pest, cleaning, product activity and ventilation 2.1.4 The manufacturer should make provision to vet the off site storage facility prior to commencing the contract, and at regular intervals thereafter. Formalised reports of the vetting inspections should be forwarded to the off site facility with any recommendations for corrective action and a photocopy held on file in-house. This also applies to vehicles usedGUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMTING GMP IN FOOD PROCESSING 2.Storage Facilities 2.1 Use of off site facilities - are they controlled 2.1.1 Where the manufacturer commissions the services of (or contracts to) off site facilities e.g. airport coldroom, for storage purposes, which are directly related to the handling of his products, he must be satisfied that the facility used is well organised, clean and capable of providing the service. Auditor’s Recommendations: Look At: Look For: Contract Review Audit Review Conformance to agreed standards within contracts Audit schedule and reports for storage and suppliers etc. 2.1.2 Whether raw materials, work in progress materials, finished product, equipment or packaging are stored off site, the responsibility of the off site facility must be clearly identified and adhered to at all times. Auditor’s Recommendations: Look At: Look For: Product Identification and Traceability Records of product identification Clear labelling system to enable traceability through records 2.1.3 The same principles apply to the hygienic control and housekeeping of off site facilities, as in-house facilities. There should be access around all stored items to effectively implement cleaning, pest control and maintenance. In cases where temperature control and humidity are important to the product, storage layout must be well controlled to ensure good ventilation. Auditor’s Recommendations: Look At: Look For: Factory plan and layout Compliance to safety and requirements of cleaning, production and process are achieved through effective implementation and records for each activity – pest, cleaning , product activity and ventilation 2.1.4 The manufacturer should make provision to vet the off site storage facility prior to commencing the contract, and at regular intervals thereafter. Formalised reports of the vetting inspections should be forwarded to the off site facility with any recommendations for corrective action and a photocopy held on file in-house. This also applies to vehicles used