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GMP High Risk Walkthrough Checklist

by Karen Platz, from the Community

This GMP high risk walkthrough checklist supports food manufacturing teams in verifying hygiene and equipment standards across high risk areas. It covers entry areas, production offices, packaging and chemical storage, and processing zones such as L51 and L52. Inspect for pest activity, cleanliness of walls, floors, drains, and doors, correct chemicals at hand and boot wash stations, and proper color coding of food contact and cleaning tools. Confirm equipment condition, product coverage and labelling, absence of temporary repairs, structural integrity, and no condensation. Check records, date coding, weights, and traceability to keep products within specification and protect food safety.

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