Page 26 - GMP for warehouse

GMP Training – GMP for Warehouse by www.gmpsop.com

Air control in the warehouse
The warehouse links the outside environment to the inside production facility.
Therefore, the warehouse becomes a barrier to prevent dirt, dust, particles,
moisture and pests from entering the building.

In order to separate the inner production area from the outside, warehouses
generally have specific designs, and rely upon employees keeping doors shut
wherever possible.

Outside Air
The outside air is of course not controlled in any way. If the factory is left open,
wind will blow contamination into the factory, so it is important that the outer
door is kept shut when not in use. The outer door provides the first point of
protection for the warehouse and the production area.

Receipt Area
This is where goods are unloaded off the delivery truck and assessed before being
brought into the warehouse. Notice that this area has an outer roller door and
an inner curtain in order to prevent outside dirt or dust from entering the
warehouse. An important GMP rule is to not have both the outer roller door and
the inner barrier open at the same time. This area is sometimes referred to as a
"black" zone.

Copyright©www.gmpsop.com. All rights reserved
Unauthorized copying, publishing, transmission and distribution of any part of the content by electronic means are strictly prohibited.
Page 26 of 64