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SOI<br>An effective maintenance programme shall be in operation for plant and equipment to prevent contamination and reduce the potential for breakdowns.
4.7.1 Planned preventive maintenance schedule
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There shall be a planned preventive maintenance schedule or condition monitoring system which includes all plant, processing equipment and mobile equipment.
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The maintenance requirements shall be defined when commissioning new equipment and reviewed after repairing existing equipment.
4.7.2 Planned equipment inspections
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In addition to any planned maintenance programme, where there is a risk of product contamination by foreign bodies arising from equipment damage, the equipment shall be inspected at predetermined intervals, the inspection results documented and appropriate action taken.
4.7.3 Temporary repairs
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Where temporary repairs are made, these shall be documented and controlled to ensure that the safety or legality of products is not jeopardised.
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These temporary measures shall be permanently repaired as soon as practicable and within a defined timescale.
4.7.4 Documented hygiene clearance procedure.
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The site shall ensure that the safety or legality of products is not jeopardised during maintenance and subsequent cleaning operations.
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Maintenance work shall be followed by a documented hygiene clearance procedure.
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Equipment and machinery shall be inspected by an authorised member of staff to confirm the removal of contamination hazards, before being accepted back into operation.
4.7.5 Materials and parts used for equipment and plant maintenance
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Materials and parts used for equipment and plant maintenance shall be of an appropriate grade or quality.
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Those materials (such as lubricating oil) that pose a risk by direct or indirect contact with raw materials (including primary packaging), intermediate products and finished products shall be food grade and of a known allergen status.
4.7.6 Engineering workshops
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Engineering workshops shall be kept clean and tidy, and controls shall be in place to prevent transfer of engineering debris to production or storage areas.
