SOP on Fumigation of Manufacturing Areas

SOP on Fumigation of Manufacturing Areas 

1.0 Purpose: This SOP describes a procedure for the fumigation in working areas.

2.0 Scope: A routine disinfection of the manufacturing areas keep the microbial load to an acceptance level.

3.0 Responsibility: Quality Control Microbiologist to ensure that the procedure is followed.

4.0 Materials and Equipment: 

 Potassium permanganate

 Formalin solution

5.0 Procedure:

5.1 All materials, products and equipment that might be damaged or contaminated by formaldehyde should be removed from the room. 

5.2 All the UV-lights should be switched off..

5.3 Taking precautions, the operator should pour sufficient formaldehyde solution into the basin containing required quantity of potassium permanganate (i.e. 1 part formaldehyde solution and 3 parts potassium permanganate).

5.4 The area to be fumigated should be evacuated and the exit door sealed.

5.5 Fumigation is best carried out immediately prior to the weekend.