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Cleaning & Sanitation Log

Equipment and facility cleaning + sanitation log for cannabis manufacturing per NJAC 17:30-11.1(d), 17:30-11.3, and 17:30-16.2. Captures EPA-registered chemical product, concentration, contact time, verification method (visual / ATP swab), and two-party signoff per cGMP 21 CFR 211.67 + 211.182. Designed for between-batch, end-of-day, and weekly deep clean events.

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When to Use This Template

Open at the start of every cleaning event — between-batch, end-of-day, weekly deep clean, or campaign change. Fill in real-time. Operator performs cleaning and signs; supervisor independently verifies and signs. Verified-clean status required before equipment returns to use. Pre-use inspection before next batch is documented separately on the BPR.

What's Included

  • ✓Header: facility, area/room dropdown, shift, SOP reference
  • ✓Equipment / surface ID + previous batch + next batch (between-batch cleanings)
  • ✓Cleaning event metadata: type, start/end time, water temp
  • ✓Repeating chemical product entries (product, EPA reg #, concentration, contact time, lot)
  • ✓Cleaning steps checklist (pre-clean / wash / rinse / sanitize / dry)
  • ✓Verification: visual / ATP swab / bioluminescence + RLU reading
  • ✓Pass/Fail + corrective action if needed
  • ✓Verified-clean confirmation
  • ✓Top 5 cleaning-log deficiency callout
  • ✓Two-party signoff: Operator + Supervisor

Compliance Notes

Supports NJAC 17:30-11.1(d) (well-lighted, ventilated, clean, sanitary), 17:30-11.3(a)/(b)/(c) (equipment located for cleaning, surfaces non-altering, cleaned after each use), 17:30-16.2 (packaging area food-grade stainless + pest exclusion), 17:30-9.4(i) (sanitary conditions throughout). cGMP analog: 21 CFR 211.67 (cleaning procedures w/ assigned responsibility, schedule, methods, previous-batch removal, pre-use inspection) + 211.182 (cleaning logs date/time/product/lot + dual signature). 28% mold/yeast failure rate documented in 2025 NJ independent testing — inspectors are scrutinizing manufacturing sanitation. EPA-registered chemicals required; manufacturer label with EPA reg #, signal word, pictogram must remain on container. Two-party signoff for critical SOPs (room turn, pre-packaging).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is ATP swab testing required vs. visual inspection?

Per industry typical: visual is acceptable for between-batch and daily cleanings. ATP swab is recommended weekly on shared/high-risk surfaces (extraction vessels, packaging contact surfaces) and monthly for HVAC/drains. Critical room turns and pre-packaging cleanings should use ATP swab to verify. RLU thresholds vary by surface — define in your SOP.

Where do I get the EPA registration number?

On the manufacturer's product label. The EPA Reg # is required and must be readable on the container — labels cannot be removed per industry standard. If the chemical is exempt from EPA registration (e.g., 70% IPA for equipment wipe), note 'Exempt' in the field. Pure water rinses do not require an EPA #.

What's the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

Cleaning removes visible soil and residue (detergent + mechanical action). Sanitizing reduces microbial load on already-cleaned surfaces (EPA-registered sanitizer + contact time). The Cleaning Steps checklist captures both: pre-clean → wash (cleaning) → rinse → sanitize (sanitizing) → dry. Skipping the rinse before sanitizing or sanitizing visibly soiled surfaces is a common deficiency.

Do I really need two signatures?

For critical SOPs (room turn, pre-packaging, between-batch on shared equipment): yes. cGMP 21 CFR 211.182 explicitly requires the signature of the person performing AND the person double-checking. For routine daily/end-of-day cleanings, single signoff may be acceptable per your SOP — but two signatures is the safer practice and what FDA inspectors expect to see.

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