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21 CFR 111.27(a)(2): What requirements apply to the equipment and utensils that you use?

PART 111-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELING, OR HOLDING OPERATIONS FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS · Subpart D-Equipment and Utensils

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Citation 21 CFR 111.27(a)(2)
Section What requirements apply to the equipment and utensils that you use?
Part PART 111-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELING, OR HOLDING OPERATIONS FOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Subpart Subpart D-Equipment and Utensils
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Drugs, Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (2) You must use equipment and utensils of appropriate design and construction so that use will not result in the contamination of components or dietary supplements with: (i) Lubricants; (ii) Fuel; (iii) Coolants; (iv) Metal or glass fragments; (v) Filth or any other extraneous material; (vi) Contaminated water; or (vii) Any other contaminants.

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