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21 CFR 117.35(a): Sanitary operations

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 117.35(a)
Section Sanitary operations
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 Biologics, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General, Other_Regulations, Veterinary
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) General maintenance. Buildings, fixtures, and other physical facilities of the plant must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and must be kept in repair adequate to prevent food from becoming adulterated. Cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment must be conducted in a manner that protects against allergen cross-contact and against contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, or food-packaging materials.

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