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21 CFR 120.6(a): Sanitation standard operating procedures

PART 120-HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) SYSTEMS · Subpart A-General Provisions

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Citation 21 CFR 120.6(a)
Section Sanitation standard operating procedures
Part PART 120-HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) SYSTEMS
Subpart Subpart A-General Provisions
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (a) Sanitation controls. Each processor shall have and implement a sanitation standard operating procedure (SSOP) that addresses sanitation conditions and practices before, during, and after processing. The SSOP shall address: (1) Safety of the water that comes into contact with food or food contact surfaces or that is used in the manufacture of ice; (2) Condition and cleanliness of food contact surfaces, including utensils, gloves, and outer garments; (3) Prevention of cross contamination from…

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