SOP for DISPOSAL OF WASTE
| 1.0 | OBJECTIVE : |
| The objective of this SOP is to provide written guidelines for disposal of waste material generated during manufacturing and packaging. | |
| 2.0 | SCOPE : |
| The scope of this SOP is applicable for disposal of waste material generated during manufacturing and packaging. | |
| 3.0 | RESPONSIBILITY : |
| Operator / Pharmacist | |
| 4.0 | PROCEDURE : |
| 4.1 | Labels / Cartons / Leaflet/ Corrugated boxes. |
| 4.1.1 | Collect all online rejected / left over labels / cartons / leaflet / corrugated boxes after completion of packaging activity of the respective batch. |
| 4.1.2 | Count and record the quantity in respective Batch Packing Record and Scrap destruction record in formatm,counter checked and signed by QA. |
| 4.1.3 | Tear off the rejected labels / cartons / leaflet. |
| 4.1.4 | Tear off the corrugated boxes. |
| 4.1.4 | Pack in clean polythene bag and affix signed ‘Under Process’ label indicating as scrap for disposal. |
| 4.1.5 | Send these polythene bags to scrap yard for shredding. |
| 4.2 | Polythene bags |
| 4.2.1 | Collect all used polythene bags and ensure that they are empty. |
| 4.2.2 | Deface or delabel if they are labeled / printed with marker. |
| 4.2.3 | Pack all polythene bags in clean polythene bag and affix signed ‘Under Process’ label indicating as scrap for disposal. |
| 4.2.4 | Send them to scrap yard for shredding. |
| 4.4 | Containers |
| 4.4.1 | Collect all online rejected / left over containers after completion of packaging activity of a respective batch. |
| 4.4.2 | Count and record the quantity in respective Batch Packaging Record and Scrap destruction record no., counter checked and signed by QA. |
| 4.4.3 | Deshape the individual container with hammer. |
| 4.4.4 | Pack these containers in clean polythene bag and affix signed ‘Under Process’ label indicating as scrap for disposal. |
| 4.4.5 | Send these. polythene bags to scrap yard for shredding |
| 4.5 | Empty strips generated during machine setting and operation |
| 4.5.1 | Procedure for collection and transfer of scrap from primary packing cubicle to secondary packing area : |
| 4.5.1.1 | Collect the strips from waste bin in polythene bag. |
| 4.5.1.2 | Check the strips for absence of product in primary packing cubicle. |
| 4.5.1.3 | These polythene bags are then transferred to the secondary packing area through pass box. |
| 4.5.1.3 | Each polythene bag is checked by Pharmacist ,affix ‘Under process’ label indicating as scrap for disposal and then tied. |
| 4.5.1.5 | Checked and labeled scrap polythene bags are transferred to janitor room during lunch time and end of shift by packing person. |
| 4.5.1.6 | Housekeeping person collects these scrap polythene bags from janitor room and transfer to the room through door no. B-106 near BSR. Housekeeping person should check the label on each polythene bag. |
| 4.5.1.7 | Scrap yard person collects these scrap polythene bags from room near BSR to scrap yard for shredding. |
| 5.0 | REFERENCE |
| Nil. |
