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Glass & Brittle Plastic Control Checklist
Manage glass, ceramic, and brittle plastic in the processing environment to prevent foreign-material contamination, including registers, inspections, and breakage procedures.
21 CFR 117BRCGS FoodGFSI
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Glass and Brittle Material Register
- Is a register maintained of all glass, ceramic, and brittle or hard plastic items in production and storage areas? *
- Does the register record the location, number, type, and condition of each item? *
- Is the register reviewed and updated when equipment or fixtures change? *
- Number of registered glass/brittle items
Prevention and Elimination
- Has unnecessary glass been eliminated or replaced with shatter-resistant alternatives where possible? *
- Are lights and windows in production areas protected or made of safety glass or shatterproof material? *
- Are personal glass items such as bottles and eyeglasses controlled in production areas?
Inspection
- Are registered glass and brittle items inspected on a defined frequency for damage? *
- Are inspection results documented, including confirmation that all items are intact? *
- Frequency of glass inspections (days)
Breakage Procedure
- Is there a documented procedure to follow when glass or brittle plastic breakage occurs? *
- Does the procedure include isolating and quarantining affected product and equipment? *
- Does it require cleaning and inspection of the area before production resumes, with clean-up tools segregated? *
- Are breakage incidents recorded and investigated for root cause?
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