QCS-009 - Quality Operations Procedures for Pharmaceutical, API, and Biotechnology - page 42

SOP No. QCS-009.00 Effective date: mm/dd/yyyy
Approved by:
Subject: Clothing in Microbiology Laboratory
9.1 PurPose
To provide written instruction for clothing in microbiology laboratories.
9.2 resPonsibility
It is the responsibility of the QC analyst (or microbiologist) to follow up the procedure. The QC
manager will be responsible for the SOP compliance.
9.3 safety Precaution
Minimize your visits to other sections of the department to avoid contamination.
9.4 Procedure
1. Wear a clean white coat and white clogs before entering the microbiology lab. The coats
will be available in a poly bag marked “Washed Coats,” lying in a cupboard near the QC
entrance.
2. Prior to the aseptic technique wear a lint-free coat, a mask, a disposable head cover, a pair
of sterile disposable gloves, and a face mask.
3. At the end of the day, deposit the lab coats in a poly bag marked “Used Coats.” All used lab
coats will be lying in another cupboard at the entrance of the QC department.
4. Everyday the laboratory cleaner will transport the used lab coats to the laundry for cleaning.
9.5 reason for revision
First time issued for the ABC Pharmaceutical Company.