Building layout & Premises

• Should facilitate GHP & GMP

• adequate space for material, people & equipment movement
• openings for transport of materials should minimize the entry of foreign matters and
pest
• Process area walls should be washable
• floor should avoid standing water
• Ceilings and overhead fixtures shall be designed to minimize build-up of dirt and
condensation.
• External opening windows, roof vents or fan, where present, shall be insect screened.
• Equipment shall be designed and located so as to facilitate good hygiene practices and
monitoring.
• A separate, secure (locked or otherwise access controlled) storage area shall be
provided for cleaning
• materials, chemicals and other hazardous substances.
• Microbiology laboratories shall be designed, located
and operated so as to prevent contamination of
people, plant and products. They shall not open
directly on to a production area.
• Microbiology laboratories shall be designed, located
and operated so as to prevent contamination of
people, plant and products. They shall not open
directly on to a production area.
• Facilities used to store ingredients, packaging and
products shall provide protection from dust,
condensation, drains, waste and other sources of
contamination.