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5S and GMP Housekeeping Audit – External Areas

by QA Provico, from the Community

This 5S and GMP Housekeeping Audit focuses on external areas of food and dairy manufacturing sites. It guides inspections of allergens rooms, silo galleries, oil and water tank bunds, lactose and sugar/Maltodextrin tanks, CIP and boiler house areas, waste zones, and milk receival. Checks cover cleanliness, condition of doors, drains, and surfaces; hose management; obsolete equipment removal; pest control and bait station status; bird netting; bund integrity; and sanitiser practices. Use it to maintain hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance across site perimeters and amenities.

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Monthly GMP Audit Checklist
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Harvey Fresh Juice 5S GMP Audit
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5S and GMP Housekeeping Audit – External Areas

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