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What are the risks of poor GMP sanitation?

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Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a set of standards and guidelines that ensure the quality, safety, and consistency of products in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, and cosmetic industries. One of the key aspects of GMP is sanitation, which refers to the cleaning and disinfection of the equipment, facilities, and personnel involved in the production process. Sanitation is essential to prevent contamination, cross-contamination, and spoilage of the products, as well as to protect the health and safety of the workers and consumers. However, not all companies follow the best practices of GMP sanitation, and this can expose them to various risks that can compromise their reputation, profitability, and compliance. In this article, we will discuss some of the main risks of poor GMP sanitation and how to avoid them.

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John Robinson

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Kapil Kumar

Quality Assurance Head PAN INDIA/Certified Lead Auditor BRCGS Issue 9, #Ex Co-founder-Liquii Beverages pvt ltd…
Muhammad Arslan

Senior Executive QA at GOFY CANDY|Food Technologist | HACCP LEVEL 4 certified ( Highfield)

1 Product quality

Poor GMP sanitation can affect the quality of the products in several ways. For example, if the equipment is not properly cleaned and disinfected, it can introduce foreign particles, microorganisms, or chemical residues into the products, causing defects, deviations, or adulteration. If the facilities are not well maintained, they can create an environment that fosters the growth of mold, bacteria, or insects, which can contaminate the products or the raw materials. If the personnel are not trained or supervised, they can neglect the hygiene rules, wear inappropriate clothing, or handle the products in an unsanitary manner, leading to cross-contamination or spoilage. These quality issues can result in product recalls, rejections, or complaints, which can damage the company's reputation and customer satisfaction.

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John Robinson

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Poor GMP sanitation can adversely affect the whole pharmaceutical process; from buying and storing raw materials and standards, to testing prepared standards and sampling raw materials and dosage forms by documented procedures. The GMP sanitation of lab equipment used in every step ef testing is also crucial, because any test results which are questionable because sample preparation, storage, collection, or quantification doesn't meet previously established test values may cause every bit of previously completed testing and even basic steps like sample preparation and all storage conditions to be reexamined, possibly rejected, and every step of the process to be reexamined and possibly developed again.

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Kapil Kumar

Quality Assurance Head PAN INDIA/Certified Lead Auditor BRCGS Issue 9, #Ex Co-founder-Liquii Beverages pvt ltd #Ex-Hector Beverages
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1) Contamination of products 2) Microbial growth and spoilage 3) Foodborne illness outbreaks 4) Reduced product quality 5) Regulatory min compliance 6) Cross contamination 7) Employee safety concerns 8) Loss of consumer trust 9) Increased costs For explained details, please ask me!

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Muhammad Arslan

Senior Executive QA at GOFY CANDY|Food Technologist | HACCP LEVEL 4 certified ( Highfield)
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GMP regulations address issues including record keeping, personnel qualifications, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, process validation, and complaint handling.

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Naresh Goyal

Ex. General Manager-Audits (GSK's Global Group of Auditors) at GlaxoSmithKline
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The effects can vary from product to product. In general poor sanitation will result in physical, chemical or biological contamination to the products. In all products this amy impact the health of the consumer or patients. Which may result in adverse events... adverse publicity and regulatory sanctions. But in some cases it may cause deterioration of the product quality to such an extent that the defects are visible. For example gas formation, bloating etc in liquids. In some industry, e.g. dairy, this may result in curdling of milk resulting in stoppage of factory operations and prolonged and costly cleaning

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Risk of contamination: Poor sanitation has a direct relationship with contamination of one product into another. Could result in failure during line-clearance activities, could also turn out into a regulatory finding if found during inspections.

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2 Regulatory compliance

Poor GMP sanitation can also affect the regulatory compliance of the company, which can have serious legal and financial consequences. Regulatory agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA), have strict requirements and expectations for GMP sanitation, and they conduct inspections and audits to verify the compliance of the companies. If the inspectors find evidence of poor GMP sanitation, such as dirty equipment, moldy walls, or inadequate documentation, they can issue citations, warnings, or injunctions, which can limit or suspend the company's operations or market access. Moreover, the company can face fines, penalties, or lawsuits, which can affect its profitability and viability.

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Any sanctions, citations, warnings or sanctions can result in bad publicity for the company and her brands this will affect the overall customer perception of the products with the resultant low sales.

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3 Worker safety

Another risk of poor GMP sanitation is the impact on the worker safety and health. Workers who are exposed to unsanitary conditions, such as dust, dirt, or pathogens, can develop allergies, infections, or injuries, which can impair their performance, productivity, or well-being. Moreover, workers who are not trained or equipped to perform the cleaning and disinfection tasks can encounter hazards, such as corrosive chemicals, sharp objects, or electrical shocks, which can cause accidents, injuries, or fatalities. These safety issues can result in absenteeism, turnover, or compensation claims, which can increase the company's costs and liabilities.

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4 Environmental impact

Finally, poor GMP sanitation can also have a negative environmental impact, as it can generate waste, pollution, or emissions that can harm the natural resources, ecosystems, or communities. For example, if the company does not follow the proper procedures or regulations for disposing of the cleaning and disinfection agents, it can contaminate the soil, water, or air, causing environmental damage or health risks. If the company does not recycle or reuse the materials or products that are affected by poor GMP sanitation, it can contribute to the waste generation or depletion of the resources. These environmental issues can affect the company's sustainability, social responsibility, or reputation.

Poor GMP sanitation is a serious risk that can jeopardize the quality, safety, and compliance of the products, as well as the health and safety of the workers and consumers. Therefore, it is crucial for companies to follow the best practices of GMP sanitation, such as establishing a sanitation program, training and monitoring the personnel, maintaining and validating the equipment and facilities, documenting and reviewing the records, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. By doing so, they can ensure the excellence and reliability of their products and processes, and avoid the potential consequences of poor GMP sanitation.

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5 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Naresh Goyal

Ex. General Manager-Audits (GSK's Global Group of Auditors) at GlaxoSmithKline
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Activities such as cleaning and sanitation are the very basic activities for maintaining GMP standards. If adequate attention is not paid or enough focus is not maintained on this basic activity it can have a cascading impact on worker behavior and result in ngelct of other GMP activities such as documentation, and inspection. It's all about behaviors. You can either have GMP friendly behaviors or bad behaviors. There is no in-between

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