A-108

Good Manufacturing Practices and Personal Hygiene

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1.0 Purpose 
 
 The purpose of this procedure is to establish the requirements for all personnel to be in
 compliance with FDA regulations, cGMPs, company policies and procedures, and special
 
 certification requirements which apply to the manufacturing, packaging, holding, and
 
 distribution of dietary supplements and pet products. 
 
 2.0 Scope 
 
 This procedure applies to all employees, visitors, and contractors of Ion Nutritional Labs.
 
 3.0 Responsibility 
 
 Sol It is the responsibility of all personnel to follow this procedure.
 
 3.2 It is the responsibility of the Ion Nutritional Labs associate to advise planned auditors,
 
 visitors, or contractors of dress code requirements prior to arrival to ensure proper
 
 adherence to safety and GMP requirements. The Ion Labs associate is to provide
 Addendum I, Contractor/Visitor Agreement to the auditor, visitor, or contractor.
 
 3.3. It is the responsibility of Department Heads, Managers, and Supervisors to implement
 this procedure and ensure compliance by all personnel with the requirements set forth in
 
 this procedure. 
 
 3.4 It is the responsibility of Management and Quality to ensure this procedure is being
 
 followed. 
 
 
 

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 4.0 Definitions 
 
 4.1 cGMP — Current Good Manufacturing Practice 
 
 4.2 PPE — Personal Protective Equipment 
 
 43 HR — Human Resources 
 
 4.4 IT - Information Technology 
 
 4.5 Gemba Walk — a workplace walkthrough which aims to observe employees, ask about
 their tasks, and identify productivity gains, safety concerns, or quality concerns that
 
 require additional attention 
 
 5.0 References 
 
 | A-107, SOP, Workplace Safety Procedure 
 
 Sud A-104, SOP, Emergency Preparedness 
 
 33 A-113, SOP, Training Procedure 
 
 5.4 F-510, SOP, Sharp Instrument Control Procedure 
 
 5.5 QS-105, SOP, Food Safety Plan 
 
 5.6 QS-106, SOP, Allergen Control 
 
 5.7 QS-109, SOP, Food Defense Plan 
 
 5.8 G-104, SOP, Lockout/Tagout Procedure 
 
 3.0 21 CFR Parts 111, 114, 117, 507 - as applicable to Dietary Supplements and Pet Products
 (reference FDA CFR -Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 for specific part reference)
 
 5.10 Florida State Department of Agriculture Chapter Title: Food —Administrative Code: 5K-
 
 
 

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 4.004 General Requirements for the Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, Holding and
 Retailing of Foods 
 
 5.11. Addendum 1, Contractor/Visitor Agreement 
 
 5.12 Addendum 2 - GMP Exemption Form 
 
 6.0 Procedure 
 
 6.1 Manufacturing Area Requirements 
 
 6.1.1 Utilize the GMP Facility Layouts (Attachment 1 and 2) and GMP Requirement
 
 Chart (Attachment 3). 
 
 Personnel engaged in manufacturing, packaging, labeling, testing, or holding of
 
 product at Ion Labs must wear clean clothing appropriate for the duties they
 perform for personal safety, and to protect against product contamination.
 
 6.1.2 All personnel, including all visitors and contractors entering the manufacturing
 area must wear required PPE; a clean frock/lab coat and/or uniform, hairnet,
 
 (beard cover, if required), mask (if applicable) and dedicated shoes (identified
 
 with a provided shoe tag/mark) or shoe covers. These items are located in
 designated areas. PPE should be worn properly to prevent contamination.
 
 As a safety and security measure, all visitors and contractors are required to sign
 in and out at the lobby at FL Building #1 and dock A at FL Building #2. A visitor
 
 ID tag must be worn when on the property (tag is disposable and includes photo,
 name, date and time). Contractors/Visitors must read and sign Addendum I,
 
 Contractor/ Visitor Agreement (return form to Facility Manager or QA).
 Contractors/Visitors must be accompanied/monitored by a designated employee.
 
 IT will run and distribute a daily report to employees who have received guests,
 
 to ensure that they have left the building. Associates who have guests must ensure
 that they sign out. 
 
 
 

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 6.1.4 All production personnel and QC inspectors must leave their personal items (e.g.
 phones, purse, keys-with the exception of keys associated with Lock-out/Tag-
 
 Out, management approved medicines) in designated lockers or secured areas
 unless otherwise approved by Management. Phones that are approved by
 
 management must be free of embellishments (studded, sequined or jeweled).
 
 6.1.5 Personnel are permitted to not button the top button of their uniform, if a shirt is
 worn under the uniform that covers the open area of the uniform and the shirt has
 
 no buttons or embellishments exposed. Personnel performing work that elevates
 their waist to or above product height are required to have all frock buttons
 
 fastened below the waist. 
 
 6.1.6 Hairnet Assignment 
 
 6.1.6.1 Color coding of hairnets identifies the visitor/contractor/temp or
 
 employee’s role: 
 
 o Red, Blue, Orange and Yellow — based on department level
 
 e White — Visitors, Contractors, Management, Maintenance, Quality
 
 ° Green — Temp 
 
 Note: Due to vendor supply shortages, certain colors of hairnets may
 not be readily available. Employees will wear another color that
 
 is available, temporarily. Other material type hairnets may be
 purchased depending on production needs and must be approved
 
 by Quality Management prior to being allowed on the production
 
 floor. 
 
 6.1.6.2 Employees are properly trained in their current job role per designated
 
 hairnet color. All transfers/promotions should be documented and the
 document approved by department management, training department,
 
 
 

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 and HR. HR retains the form (Employee Status Update Form-see form
 for details). 
 
 6.1.7 Frocks, gloves, hairnets, beard covers, masks, or dedicated shoes should not be
 worn outside the designated production area. The exception to this rule is as
 
 follows: 
 
 6.1.7.1 Dedicated shoes may be worn outside of the production areas, but must
 
 be covered with appropriate shoe covers prior to entering breakrooms
 
 and restroom. Dedicated shoes (even with shoe covers) must not be worn
 outside of the facility and cannot leave the property. Shoe covers will be
 
 disposed of and new shoe covers donned prior to re-entering the
 production area (unless dedicated shoes are worn). 
 
 6.1.72 Fire Drill or Emergency Evacuations: Dedicated shoes that must be
 worn outside due to a fire drill or emergency must be sanitized before
 
 entering the manufacturing area. Inspect shoes and remove any solid
 
 debris if reasonable. Use 70% IPA on all surfaces of the dedicated shoes
 to effectively sanitize them (Refer SOP A-104 Emergency
 
 Preparedness). 
 
 6.1.7.3 Frocks / coats / hairnets / beard covers / masks / dedicated shoes / shoe
 
 covers / leg coverings (unless being worn to cover dedicated shoes in
 restrooms/breakrooms) / gloves may not be worn in the restrooms,
 
 breakrooms, or outside of the facility (with the exception of an
 
 emergency evacuation or fire drill). Hooks are provided outside
 production areas and restrooms. If frocks/coats, hairnets, beard guards,
 
 or gloves are worn outside the building during a fire drill, they must be
 exchanged for new ones prior to re-entering the production area.
 
 6.1.7.4 Frocks/coats must be properly stored in designated areas when removed.
 
 
 

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 6.1.7.5 Coats are not to be worn when handling product or product-contact
 materials. Associates must wear production frocks if they are handling
 
 product or product-contact materials. 
 
 6.1.7.6 Frocks are changed daily for the following areas: 
 
 6.1.7.7 Blending 
 
 6.1.7.8 Compression 
 
 6.1.7.9 Encapsulation 
 
 6.1.7.10 Coating 
 
 6.1.7.11 Liquids 
 
 6.1.7.12 Bulk Powder Filling 
 
 6.1.7.13 Gummies 
 
 6.1.8 Frocks are changed twice a week for Primary Packaging Areas where product is
 
 exposed (e.g. filling/bottling). 
 
 6.1.6 Employees that are issued uniforms must change their uniform daily or when
 
 heavily soiled. 
 
 6.1.7. Employees that are issued lab coats should change coats when visibly soiled or
 contaminated. 
 
 6.1.8 Visitor lab coats will be cleaned as necessary. 
 
 6.1.9 Frocks and issued uniforms with pockets above the waist are not allowed. No
 
 items shall be stored above the waist, including but not limited to: pens, badge
 clips, etc. 
 
 6.1.10 Nitrile impermeable gloves must be worn when working with open product,
 
 
 

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 weighing materials, or when handling open primary packaging components. Wear
 gloves as appropriate and maintain them in an intact, clean and sanitary condition.
 
 Gloves must be replaced when soiled or damaged. If leaving a room with gloves
 and returning immediately, clean with a light spray of alcohol prior to beginning
 
 work. Gloves need to be changed after handling a food allergen and prior to
 
 handling any another product. 
 
 6.1.11 Used/soiled frocks will be placed in designated hampers located by the
 
 restroom/changing area. Disposable frocks, coats, or jumpsuits may be worn as
 needed and should be discarded after use. 
 
 6.1.12 Maintenance personnel must wear clean company-provided uniforms, or clean
 frocks when repairing or calibrating equipment with open or exposed product (e.g.
 
 pill or component hoppers). All other PPE is required when performing
 
 maintenance in a room with open product (i.e. mask, gloves, beard nets / hairnets).
 If work cannot be completed with the required PPE, open product must be
 
 removed from the room or area. Cleaning must be performed on the equipment
 where the work was being done prior to open product being re-introduced to the
 
 room. If company-provided uniforms have been worn outside of the facility, they
 are no longer considered clean and a frock must be donned prior to performing
 
 maintenance activities in a room with open product. 
 
 6.1.13 All masks used will be in accordance / compliance with appropriate regulations
 and procedures. Masks are to be worn at all times in production rooms/areas that
 
 house open product. Respiratory protection items should be cleaned/stored
 properly while not in use. Masks are required for equipment and room cleaning
 
 when sanitization activities begin. 
 
 6.1.14 Ear protection is available, where applicable. Ear protection must be kept clean
 
 and stored properly. 
 
 6.1.15 Protective eyewear is made available to all employees. Protective eyewear must
 
 
 

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 be worn in liquid blending, during powder/liquid filling operations and when
 cleaning equipment. Protective eyewear must be worn in the laboratory at all
 
 times. Protective sleeves or gloves pulled over the end of frock sleeves must be
 worn whenever personnel are in contact with raw material (e.g.
 
 weighing/blending, encapsulation, tableting, coating, liquids, sieving). Protective
 
 eyewear is required if an employee working with open product or product-contact
 equipment is wearing false eyelashes. 
 
 6.1.16 Any corrective glasses not worn on the face must be stored below the waist or be
 secured around the neck with quick release eyewear strap. Glasses must not be
 
 worn on top of the head or hooked to the front of the coat / frock / uniform.
 
 6.1.17 Dedicated shoes should be closed-toe, closed-heel, non-skid shoes, and preferably
 
 black. Once dedicated work shoes are approved by Quality, a visible orange tag
 
 or marking is placed on the shoe. 
 
 6.1.17.1 Certain departments require steel toe or composite shoes. These
 
 departments are: 
 
 e Warehouse 
 
 e Shipping/Receiving 
 
 e Maintenance 
 
 e = Facility Tech. 
 
 6.1.17.2 Some exceptions may exist for different job functions and must be
 
 approved before use by Quality or Production Management.
 
 6.1.17.3 Dedicated shoes are to be covered by shoe covers when working in
 
 rooms containing allergen materials. These shoe covers are to be
 
 removed immediately upon exit of the room to prevent cross-
 
 
 

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 contamination of allergens into the facility. New shoe covers will be
 donned before re-entering the room containing allergen materials.
 
 6.1.18 Shorts, capri pants, ripped clothing, strapless tops, sandals, embellished clothing
 (e.g. Studded, sequined, jeweled), hats, and high heels are not allowed in the
 
 production area. Clothing and frocks/lab coats should provide coverage of legs
 
 and arms at all times. 
 
 6.1.18.1 Head coverings that are required for employee personal reasons may be
 
 requested and allowed by Management, under certain stipulations,
 which will be documented on Addendum 2 GMP Exemption Request
 
 Form. 
 
 6.1.19 Personal, non-work related items, including miscellaneous clothing items, are not
 
 allowed in production areas at any time. 
 
 6.1.20 Remove all jewelry and other unsecured objects (e.g. watches, ear buds). Jewelry
 
 such as rings, bracelets, earrings, piercings on exposed areas of the body (e.g.
 face, nose, tongue, hands), and necklaces are not permitted in the manufacturing
 
 area. If hand-jewelry cannot be removed, it must be covered by gloves at all times
 
 to protect against contamination of components, products and surfaces. Any type
 of permanent jewelry must be covered. Exception to this rule is as follows:
 
 6.1.20.1 Medical information jewelry that cannot be removed and is worn in the
 production area must be covered so it does not pose a risk of
 
 contamination to product, raw material, or packaging components.
 
 6.1.20.2 Lifesaving drugs such as an EpiPen or asthma inhalers are allowed after
 
 clearance by HR. 
 
 6.1.21 All warehouse, shipping, facility, or any personnel operating a forklift must wear
 
 reflective apparel. 
 
 
 

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 6.1.22 Knives and sharps (e.g. box cutters) must be cleaned, intact and used
 appropriately (no wood utensils allowed). Refer to SOP F-510 Sharp Instrument
 
 Control Procedure. 
 
 6.1.23 Different colored containers are designated for specific processes throughout
 
 production. The color specifications are as follows: (Attachment IV)
 
 Grey & White Containers w/Liners Powders, Capsules, Tablets
 (product) 
 
 Yellow Containers- Trash 
 
 Blue Containers- Product Waste 
 
 Green Containers- Liquids (product) 
 
 Orange Containers- Clean Rags 
 
 Red Containers- Dirty Rags 
 
 Light Blue Containers- Utility Use (water for cleaning, hold water
 
 waste, to place utensils in during processing, etc.) 
 
 Container color may vary due to volume of production. Containers need
 to be properly labeled. Labeling of containers will occur at the container
 
 storage point, prior to being taken to the point of use.
 
 6.2 Allergen Controls 
 
 6.2.1 Ion Nutritional Labs maintains an Allergen Control Program. Employees,
 Visitors, and Contractors must comply with the Allergen Control requirements to
 
 prevent cross contamination. Refer to QS-106 Allergen Control.
 
 6.3. Handling Illnesses and Injuries 
 
 
 

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 6.31 Any person with a known illness, infection, open lesion, wound, or any other
 potential source of contamination, must be excluded from any production
 
 operations that would expose product to contamination risks. It is the
 responsibility of an employee to inform their Supervisor of any illness or
 
 symptoms prior to the start of their shift or if they become ill at any time during
 
 their shift. Visitors or contractors with symptoms/known illness should be
 excluded from the production area. 
 
 6.3.2 Personnel that need to be absent from work must contact and notify the HR per
 company policy by calling the designated number listed in Employee Handbook.
 
 6.3.3 Any Injury/Accident/IlIness should be reported immediately to a Supervisor and
 HR. Refer to SOP A-107 Workplace Safety. 
 
 6.4 Hygienic Practices 
 
 6.4.1 All personnel must maintain adequate personal cleanliness. Please refer to the
 
 employee handbook for general expectations. 
 
 6.4.2 Wash hands thoroughly using provided antibacterial soap and sanitize prior to
 starting work, after using the restroom, after eating, drinking, and use of tobacco
 
 products or vaping devices, after each absence from the work station, and at any
 time when their hands may have become soiled or contaminated. Hands must be
 
 washed at dedicated hand washing sinks prior to an employee starting work in
 their department. Hands must be sanitized after washing/drying to protect against
 
 contamination with undesirable microorganisms. 
 
 6.4.3 Dedicated hand washing sinks can only be used for hand washing. Hand sinks
 must be clean and in good repair and properly supplied at all times with clean hot
 
 water, antibacterial soap, disposable paper towels, hand washing instructions, and
 a hands-free trash can. 
 
 6.4.4 Nail polish and artificial nails are permitted only if completely covered at all times
 
 
 

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 by disposable gloves while in the production area. Nail embellishment is not
 allowed. Artificial nails must not be excessive in length and shape must be
 
 appropriate as to not puncture glove. Gloves are provided upon entry into the
 production area and must be worn appropriately. Should damage to the glove
 
 occur, replace immediately. This policy also applies to guests/visitors where
 
 applicable. 
 
 6.4.5 False eyelashes are only allowed in production areas with the use of safety
 
 glasses. 
 
 6.4.6 Food, gum, candy, beverages, plants, and medicine (unless approved by
 
 management) are not allowed in the production area at any time. Food may be
 consumed in designated desk area in the QC Lab. These items (excluding tobacco
 
 products) cannot be stored in lockers. Random locker inspections may be
 
 conducted by a management representative of Ion Nutritional Labs at any time.
 
 6.4.7 Smoking or vaping is only allowed in designated smoking areas outside of the
 
 facility. Receptacles for waste associated with these activities are provided and
 must be used. 
 
 6.5 Access to Restricted Areas and Security 
 
 6.5.1 Access to the production and warehouse areas is restricted to authorized personnel
 
 only. 
 
 6.5.2 All visitors and contractors must be accompanied/supervised by an Ion
 
 Nutritional Labs employee at all times unless they have signed the Contractor
 
 Agreement for Facility Access form. 
 
 6.5.3 Contractors must review and sign a Contractor Agreement for Facility Access
 
 form, provided upon arrival at the facility, prior to performing work. This form
 will be retained for future reference and in the event that contractual work is
 
 extended over a defined period of time. 
 
 
 

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 6.5.4 The use of cell phones, photography, or video recording devices by employees,
 visitors, or contractors is forbidden in the production area unless approved by
 
 Management. Hand held two-way radios are issued by the Facility Manager for
 use by authorized personnel. Proper etiquette should be used while using a two-
 
 way radio at all times. 
 
 6.6 Monitoring of Production, Warehouse, and QC Laboratory Areas 
 
 6.6.1 In addition to the continuous daily monitoring of production, warehouse, and QC
 
 Laboratory areas by the area supervisors/managers, weekly Gemba walks will be
 performed by Quality. 
 
 6.6.2 Areas assessed will be rotated each week, to ensure that all areas are covered on
 a routine basis. 
 
 6.6.3 Quality will notify the owners of the areas where the next Gemba walk will occur.
 Representatives from each of the affected areas are required to be present during
 
 the review of their areas. 
 
 6.6.4 At the completion of each Gemba walk, Quality will document in email any
 observations that were noted during the walk (to include any pictures or videos
 
 that were taken) and will forward to appropriate personnel for correction.
 
 6.7 Training 
 
 6.7.1 Associate training follows procedure A-113 Training Procedure. Employee
 training records are maintained by the Training Department. 
 
 6.7.2 GMP Training is conducted annually. 
 
 6.7.3 Records will be maintained per SOP C-502 Record Storage, Retention, and
 
 Destruction. 
 
 6.8 GMP Exemptions 
 
 
 

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 6.8.1 Certain exemptions to the GMP policy may be requested at any time using
 Addendum 2 GMP Exemption Request. The requested exemption will be fully
 
 evaluated by HR, Quality, and Executive Management, to determine if the
 exemption can be granted, and what controls must be added to allow for the
 
 exemption to be made. Any new controls or conditions of approval will be
 
 documented on Addendum 2 and the completed document will be added to the
 employee’s HR file. 
 
 7.0 Revision History 

| Rev | Date | Description of Changes | CCR # | By |
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| 0 | 04/12/10 | New Changed the format and title of the SOP, made the SOP more detailed | - | - |
| 1 | 12/10/12 | and to be in compliance with 21 CFR part 111 Removed warehouse from 5.2.3, changed areas in section 5.2.5, 10/14/13 13-911 H. Peiser removed section 5.2.7 Removed personnel qualifications, now addressed in A-117. Added 03/13/14 14-0216 K. Burris reference to A-108-1F, Changed SOP title. 04/07/14 Added allergen controls. Revised entire SOP. 14-0306 S. Millar 04/16/14 Added section 6.1.8 and 6.2.1. Changed frocks to disposable lab coats. 14-0338 S. Millar 07/25/14 Added multiple references for gowning and hygiene. 14-0598 D. Popp w}W LIB 01/06/15 Revised SOP to include OTC. 14-1059 D. Popp Revised to reflect current practices. Added smoking regulations per 07/28/16 SQF requirements. Removed form number from Contractor 16-0581 D. Popp Agreement. Added N95 dust masks to be worn when over open product. Protective eyewear and lab coats to be worn in the lab. Warehouse and 10/03/17 Facility personnel must wear smocks/lab coats in 17-1204 J. Coyle Manufacturing/Packaging. Plant shoes are never to be worn outside. White cotton gloves for handling product in closed containers. Revised to include Lock-Out/Tag-Out Keys. Added reference to CFR and to the designated manufacturing area Removed reference to cotton gloves. Removed reference to P100 Mask, N95 Mask and added in accordance with regulations and procedures.A-105. Added reference to Masks in the Flex Packaging Area. Added reference to Masks are not required in the Flex Packaging Area as long as there is no exposed product. Added reference to embellished clothing. Added Reference to non-work related items. Added reference to jewelry that cannot be | - | - |
| 10 | 12/04/18 | removed which must be covered and exceptions. Added reference to shoe cover use and exceptions. Added reference to employee contacting their Supervisor if they are ill. Added reference to cell phone use. Added reference to reporting Injury/Accident. Hands must be washed/sanitized prior to entering manufacturing area Added reference to Nail Polish and Artificial Nails. Added reference to alcohol spray of gloves. Added reference to Random Locker Inspections. Added ref. to SOP C-502. The Contractor Agreement Form has been revised and added as an addendum. | 18-0418 | S. Millar |

 

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 Added reference to Fl. Dept. of Ag. Administrative Code 5K-4.004.
 Added restriction of button/open pocket coats. Added reference to
 disposable frocks/coats discarded after use. Added reference to vaping
 as a form of smoking. Added a reference to medical information
 11 08/12/19 19-0542 S. Millar 
 jewelry. Added safety measure to require sign-in/out at front desk and
 the requirement of a badge. Added reference to visitor badge and
 retention of the Contractor Agreement Form. Revised to move sections
 to appropriate area. 
 Added reference A-104 Emergency Preparedness, QS-105 Food Safety
 Plan, QS-109 Food Defense Plan, G-104 Lock out/Tag out Procedure
 and Florida Drug & Cosmetic Act Chapter 499(F.S). Added reference
 to visitors being accompanied/monitored by designated employee.
 Added reference to phones that are approved by management must be
 free of embellishments. Added reference to SOP A-104. Added 
 reference to Hairnets/beard covers/masks and gloves not to be worn in
 restroom. Added reference to dedicated work shoes, approved by 
 12 07/01/20 | Quality and a visible orange tag or marking is placed on the shoe. | CC-20-0458 | C. Martinez
 Removed a statement from 6.1.2 and added 6.1.3 and 6.1.4. Added
 reference Ear Protection available if applicable. Ear protection must be
 kept clean and stored properly. Added reference to masks be worn in
 production rooms/areas, flex pack and warehouse areas. Requirements
 for masks may vary, but are required where there is open product,
 material or chance for any contamination Added nose as part of an
 exposed area. Added reference to proper etiquette when using two way
 radio. Removed Director from 6.3.2. 
 Added Definitions. Changed requirements to comply with NSF/ANSI
 455-2. Added hairnet assignment. Added nail embellishment, ear bud,
 watches, and false eye lashes not allowed. Added food and drink only
 consumed in designated desk area in QC Lab. Added medicine (unless
 approved by management) is not allowed in the manufacturing area at
 13 08/10/21 | any time. Added areas that require steel toe or composite shoes are: | CC-21-0322 | C. Horelle
 Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving, Maintenance, and Handyman 
 Personnel. Added sharps statement. Added current practices regarding
 visitor/contractor sign in/out. Added no pockets allowed above waist
 including items such as pens, badge clips, etc. Revised Addendum I,
 Contractor Agreement for Facility Access. 
 Section 6.1.21 added different colored buckets for specific process cc-21-0409 | J. Murphy
 14 11/02/21 throughout Operations. 
 Revised Attachment I to GMP Facility Layout- Main Location, 
 Attachment II to GMP Facility Layout- Southbrook Location, and 
 Attachment III to GMP Requirement Chart, and Attachment IV Color
 15 09/22/22 | Specification for containers. Added a statement in regards to utilize the | CC-22-0380 | C. Horelle
 GMP Facility Layouts and GMP Requirement Chart. Added statement
 in regards to coats are not to be worn when handling product or product
 contact materials. Revised the hairnet colors to current practice.
 Revised both GMP Facility Layout (Attachment 1 &2) - R&D area 
 changed to a Zone 1, Zone 2* was changed to Zone 1, named QC 
 Sampling Staging area, updated the layout of the QC Sampling Staging
 16 12/09/22 | area. Added light blue bucket to Attachment 4. Changed misspelled | CC-23-0011 | C. Horelle
 word “Sequenced” to “Sequined”. Changed Southbrook to Belcher. 
 Revised section 6.2. Changed Addendum I, Contractor agreement to add
 visitor. 
 

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 Added requirements for Gemba walks. Updated format and wording
 throughout. Added additional information for dedicated shoes and shoe
 17 09/23/23 | covers. Updated GMP facility layout and GMP Requirement Chart. | CC-23-0487 | K. Burris
 Changed location names to FL Building #1 and FL Building #2. Added
 additional GMP requirements. 
 
 8.0 Attachments 
 
 8.1 Attachment 1 —- GMP Facility Layout- FL Building #1 
 
 8.2 Attachment 2 - GMP Facility Layout- FL Building #2 
 
 8.3 Attachment 3 - GMP Requirement Chart 
 
 8.4 Attachment 4 — Color Specification for Containers 
 
 
 

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 Attachment 1 — GMP Facility Layout- FL Building #1 
 
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 Attachment 2 —- GMP Facility Layout- FL Building #2 
 O iY Unrestricted 
 FL Building #2 Location- 10950 Belcher Road, Seminole, FL 33777
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 Attachment 3 - GMP Requirement Chart 
 
 Description | G 
 Required | Allowed Not Required | Allowed Required Allowed Not Allowed
 Allowed 
 Hairnet/ Beard nets v v v 
 Uniforms v v no product 
 contact hendiing 
 Production Frocks v v v 
 Heavy Coats v v % no product 
 contact hardling 
 Gloves v v v 
 Mask v v Y within st 
 exposed 
 product/preduct 
 contact materials 
 Designated Shoes v v required: must 
 wear shoe covers if 
 no designstac 
 shoes 
 Jewelry v v ¥ except madical
 Jewalry- must be
 covered 
 Hand Jewelry v v Y must be covered if
 can’t remove
 Face Jewelry v v Y must be covered if
 Ear Buds v v 
 tan‘s 
 7 
 remove 
 Cell Phone v v Y slowed if 
 management epproves
 Artificial Nails v v Vv mustbe 
 coverad 
 False Eyelashes v v v 
 Nail Polish v v Y mustbe 
 covered 
 Bejeweled Clothing v v v 
 Shorts/Capris/Skirts/ v ~ unless changing te v 
 Dresses/ Sleeveless uniform 
 Shirts/Hats 
 Safety Vests Y required % required required when 
 when nacessary when necessary necessary 
 Ear Plugs Y required required required when 
 when necessary whan necessary necessary 
 Safety Glasses v required Y required Y required when 
 when necessary whan necessary necessary 
 Food/Drink/Gum/Candy vw v ov 
 Medicine v v unless HR Y unless HR approved
 epproved 
 

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 Standard Operating Procedure SOP No | RevNo| page 
 Good Manufacturing Practices and Personal Hygiene A-108 17 20 of 20 
 
 Attachment 4 — Color Specification for Containers 
 
 Powders, Capsules, 
 Tablets (product) 
 
 Xellow 
 Containers 
 
 Trash Only 
 
 Blue 
 
 Product Waste 
 
 Ll 
 
 Liquid (product) 
 
 Orange 
 
 Clean Rags 
 
 Utility Use 
 
 
 

[SOP 

 el! O Contractor/Visitor Agreement for Facility Access 
 
 Nutritional 
 Labs 
 
 Contractors/Visitors must agree to comply with GMP and all specified requirements per Ion Labs,
 Inc. procedures as communicated by the authorized Ion Labs, Inc. personnel responsible for their
 supervision, including the following: 
 
 As a Safety Measure, Contractors, and Visitors are required to sign-in and out at the lobby at the
 
 Main facility and Dock A at the Belcher facility. 
 A visitor ID tag must be worn when on the property (tag is disposable and includes photo, name,
 date and time). Visitors must be escorted/monitored by a designated employee.
 The use of cameras and other recording devices is prohibited without expressed written consent.
 In case of an emergency, stay with your escort and evacuate the building safely.
 Prior to entering the production area, Contractors or Visitors are asked to wash their hands.
 Smoking and the use of other tobacco products are only allowed in designated areas.
 Food or drink is prohibited in the manufacturing and warehouse areas. 
 Required gowning and PPE must be worn as applicable. Remove all jewelry and other
 unsecured objects. Jewelry such as rings, bracelets, earrings, piercings on exposed areas of the
 body and necklaces are not permitted in the manufacturing area. If hand jewelry cannot be
 removed, it must be covered by gloves at all times to protect against contamination of
 components, products and surfaces. Bags, Purses and Cell Phones may be stored in a secure
 area. Note: Frocks/Coats and PPE cannot be worn outside of the building.
 Any injury must be reported immediately to your escort. 
 
 Contracted Company: Contract Period: 
 (provide start and end period if possible)
 Address: 
 
 STREET CITY ST ZIP 
 
 Printed Name Signature Date 
 
 Ion Labs assigned employee accepting responsibility for contractor/visitor supervision:
 
 Purpose of visit: 
 
 Escort Print Name: Title: 
 
 Signature: Date: 
 
 
 

[SOP 

 GMP Exemption Form 
 
 Exemption from Good Manufacturing Practices Policy 
 
 I am requesting exemption from Ion Nutritional Labs Good Manufacturing Practices Policy for reasons
 listed below. 
 
 I understand that if I have questions, at any time, regarding the GMP Policy, I will contact my immediate
 supervisor or Human Resources. 
 
 Please note that not all requests can be accommodated. Some exemptions will come with special
 circumstances and additional controls. 
 
 Reason for the exemption: 
 
 Item being requested for exemption: 
 
 Employee Printed Name: 
 
 Employee Signature: 
 
 Approval Status L1 Approved LC) Denied OU Approved with conditions
 
 Conditions of Exemption 
 
 HR Representative Printed Name: 
 
 HR Representative Signature / Date: 
 
 Executive Management Printed name: 
 
 Executive Management Signature / Date: 
 
 Quality Representative Printed Name: 
 
 Quality Representative Signature / Date: