What is a Product Impurities/foreign material Check?

Purpose: product Impurities

Check if physical hazards like product impurities (foreign material) can get into the products.

Definition: product Impurities

Foreign material: 

• Glass; 
• Hard plastic; 
• Wood; 
• Machine parts. 

Implementation:

Foreign material can enter the product in a variety of ways. To prevent this, it is important to examine the objects and assess if there is a possible risk of contamination for the product. For example, through a break or loose-fitting parts. 

The chance of possible contamination is assessed via the iMIS Audit rounds. 

Actions by abnormalities:

When an object is not good, direct action should be taken to prevent product contamination. 

• The first step is always blocking the object 
• Review if the object can be made, and if so, carry out the repair immediately. 
• If repair is not possible, the object should be removed / replaced. 
• Make any necessary repairs. And in such a way that contamination of the product can no longer occur. 
• Reduce the cause so that, depending on the cause, measures can be taken. 
• Instruct personnel. 
• Change maintenance frequency.