12 replies to this topic

[Claitas]

Hi ,
I want to know if you can help me to elaborate a Chemical Program, I dont have any example, I only know that i have to include Products of cleanliness, Chemical products of laboratory and Chemical dangerous products. Do you have an example?

Thanks.
Claudia

[Jon5]

Hi ,
I want to know if you can help me to elaborate a Chemical Program, I dont have any example, I only know that i have to include Products of cleanliness, Chemical products of laboratory and Chemical dangerous products. Do you have an example?

Thanks.
Claudia

What regulations are you attempting to meet? You should check and see what they require.

[Claitas]

I'm working with GMP but I dont know if it is necesary to have MSDS for Products of cleanliness for example. That's why I'm asking for help.

[FSSM]

MSDS and technical data sheet of the recommended use of the product from your chemicals supplier will be OK.

Consider a procedure that will control quantities of incoming chemicals, in stock chemicals, their final destination.

No changes of chemicals that are registered by the programm should be allowed without being communicated to the right department in control of them.

Chemical In stock Incoming Used Destination User Date Signature

I hope this give you an idea.

Regards,

FSSM

[Charles.C]

Dear claitas,

Products of cleanliness

= Detergents / Sanitisers ??

As FSSM suggested, there will usually be a technical data sheet available "somewhere".

I can add a few more comments -

(1) Many products like detergents have a specific manufacturer's sheet which states that the compound is approved for use in food factories by some official body, possibly with qualifications attached, eg surfaces must be subsequently rinsed with water.

(2) This one may vary with location. Many products like pesticides specifically require an official registration number issued by the local Public health Department in order to be approved for distribution to food factories. The manufacturer should provide a copy of this on request. (Some countries [like USA / Canada I believe] go further and issue a publicly accessible list of chemicals / brands officially approved for use in food producing factories.)

(3) Engineering chemicals are typically graded as to their safety approval with respect to use on surfaces which may frequently / infrequently / never come into contact with food.

(4) lab chemicals in addition to data sheets are presumably also required to be stored in a location where there is no risk of their accidental contact with the process product or other chemicals used as food ingredients. Similarly for 1 - 3 in respect to storage.

Rgds / Charles.C

@ Claitas / Jon5 / FSSM - thanks for yr inputs and (belated) welcome to the forum

[FSSM]

[Claitas]

Thanks for your help

[Eya]

MSDS and product info for the chemicals is a "MUST". If it is food grade a certificate is mandatory. In addition you need to have:
1. A designated location for storage of each category of chemicals e.g. cleaning , pest control, maintenance etc.
2. A spill kit
3. Assigned and authorized personnel to issue received and used the said chemicals.
4. PPE requirement.

Hope the above help.

[FSSM]

MSDS and product info for the chemicals is a "MUST". If it is food grade a certificate is mandatory. In addition you need to have:
1. A designated location for storage of each category of chemicals e.g. cleaning , pest control, maintenance etc.
2. A spill kit
3. Assigned and authorized personnel to issue received and used the said chemicals.
4. PPE requirement.

Hope the above help.

Dear Eya,

What does PPE means?

FSSM

[Jean]

What does PPE means

?

Personal Protective equipment

[Simon]

From the UK Health & safety Executive.

What is PPE?

PPE is defined in the Regulations as ‘all equipment (including clothing
affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or
held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to
his health or safety’, eg safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility
clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.

Hearing protection and respiratory protective equipment provided for most
work situations are not covered by these Regulations because other
regulations apply to them. However, these items need to be compatible with
any other PPE provided.

Cycle helmets or crash helmets worn by employees on the roads are not
covered by the Regulations. Motorcycle helmets are legally required for
motorcyclists under road traffic legislation.

[FSSM]

Jean/Simon:

Thanks, it is always a pleasure to learn something new.

Regards,

FSSM

[Rizwan Ahmed]

following instructions can be used as guidelines while handling, storage or usage of cleaning chemicals.


Train foodservice employees on the proper use, storage, and first aid of chemicals and on the proper use of chemical test kits as specified in this procedure.

• Designate a location for keeping the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) easily accessible for staff.
• Label and date all poisonous or toxic chemicals with the common name of the substance.
• Store all chemicals in a designated secured area away from food and food contact surfaces using spacing or partitioning.
• Limit access to chemicals by use of locks, seals, or key cards.
• Maintain an inventory of chemicals.
• Store only chemicals that are necessary to the operation and maintenance of the operation.
• Mix, test, and use sanitizing solutions as recommended by the manufacturer, State, or local health department.
• Use the appropriate chemical test kit to measure the concentration of sanitizer each time a new batch of sanitizer is mixed.
• Do not use chemical containers for storing food or water.
• Use only hand sanitizers that comply with the municipality regulations. Confirm with the manufacturer that the hand sanitizers used meet the requirements of the municipality regulations.
• Label and store first aid supplies in a container that is located away from food or food contact surfaces.
• Do not store incomaptible materials near each other
• Do not store Acid & Alkaline chemicals nearby e.g. keep Grease cutter and Descaler away from each other
• Smoking to be prohibited in the area where chemicals are stored
• Keep chemicals in upright position
• Never MIX chemicals with other chemicals. USE ONLY WATER FOR DILUTION (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions)

regards.

Riz