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SOI<br>All facilities used for the storage of raw materials, packaging, in-process products and finished products shall be suitable for purpose.
4.15.1 Storage procedures
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Procedures to maintain product safety and quality during storage shall be developed on the basis of risk assessment, understood by relevant staff and implemented accordingly. These may include, as appropriate:
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managing chilled and frozen product transfer between temperature-controlled areas
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segregation of products where necessary to avoid cross-contamination (physical, microbiological or allergens) or taint uptake
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storing materials off the floor and away from walls
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specific handling or stacking requirements to prevent product damage.
4.15.2 Storage of packaging
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Where appropriate, packaging shall be stored away from other raw materials and finished product.
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Any part-used packaging materials suitable for use shall be effectively protected from contamination and clearly identified to maintain traceability before being returned to an appropriate storage area.
4.15.3 Temperature controlled storage
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Where temperature control is required (e.g. for raw materials, semi-finished materials or final products), the storage area shall be capable of maintaining product temperature within specification and operated to ensure specified temperatures are maintained.
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Temperature recording equipment with suitable temperature alarms shall be fitted to all storage facilities or there shall be a system of recorded manual temperature checks, typically on at least a 4-hourly basis or at a frequency which allows for intervention before product temperatures exceed defined limits for the safety, legality or quality of products.
4.15.4 Controlled atmosphere storage
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Where controlled atmosphere storage is required, the storage conditions shall be specified and effectively controlled. Records shall be maintained of the storage conditions.
4.15.5 Outside storage
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Where storage outside is necessary, items shall be protected from contamination and deterioration.
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Items shall be checked for suitability before being brought into the factory.
4.15.6 Stock rotation
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The site shall facilitate correct stock rotation of raw materials, intermediate products and finished products in storage and ensure that materials are used in the correct order in relation to their manufacturing date and within the prescribed shelf life.
