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21 CFR 117.20(b): Plant and grounds

PART 117-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD · Subpart B-Current Good Manufacturing Practice

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Citation 21 CFR 117.20(b)
Section Plant and grounds
Part PART 117-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD
Subpart Subpart B-Current Good Manufacturing Practice
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General, Other_Regulations, Veterinary
Regulation text (excerpt) (b) Plant construction and design. The plant must be suitable in size, construction, and design to facilitate maintenance and sanitary operations for food-production purposes (i.e., manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding). The plant must: (1) Provide adequate space for such placement of equipment and storage of materials as is necessary for maintenance, sanitary operations, and the production of safe food. (2) Permit the taking of adequate precautions to reduce the potential for…

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