CHAPTER 9

SAMPLING AREA

Ref. 32

WHO

YES

NO

1

Sections

11.15 and

16.4.

Is there a physically separated area for sampling?

2

Sections

11.15 and

16.4.

If there is no area for sampling, is sampling undertaken in such a way as to prevent contamination or cross-contamination?

3

Does the sampling area have:

3.1

Sanitary finishes?

3.2

Dust aspiration/ retention system?

3.3

Is there a special lighting system, in case that photosensitive raw materials are being handled?

3.4

Are walls, floors, and ceilings well maintained and hygienic?

3.5

Section

16.6

Is there a place to keep the sampling utensils in an orderly fashion?

3.5.1

Section

16.6

If there is no place available to keep the sampling utensils orderly, where are they kept?

3.6

Section

16.6

Is there a specific washing area, which is separated, for the sampling utensils?

3.6.1

Section

16.6

If a specific washing area for the sampling utensils is not available, where are they washed?

4

Section

16.6

In the previous case is there a SOP for the transportation of those sampling utensils to

their washing area?

5

Is there a SOP for the incoming of raw materials to sample and their transfer to the quarantine area after sampling?