Cleaning Methods for Organic Processing Equipment

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1.0 Purpose 
 The National Organic Program’s (NOP) Organic Standards require that an organic handling
 
 operation take measures to prevent the commingling of organic and nonorganic products and
 protect organic products from contact with prohibited substances. 
 Cleaning and sanitizing is an important part of an organic system plan. The purpose of this
 
 document is to provide an overview of the cleaning/sanitizing process in an organic handling
 operation and to define which cleaners and sanitizers may be used in this facility.
 
 2.0 Scope 
 This procedure applies to processes, equipment, utensils, chemicals, and items that are
 
 expected to be exposed to organic materials and finished material to be labeled as organic.
 Areas that do not come in direct contact with the product are not subject to this cleaning
 procedure. Operators will follow proper cleaning as laid out in B-111 for non-contact areas
 such as floors, walls, ceilings, and doors. 
 
 3.0 Responsibility 
 
 3.1 Facility is responsible for providing or making available the cleaning chemicals and that
 they will be mixed at proper dilutions. 
 
 3.2 Operation is responsible for cleaning of utensils, equipment, or other contact surfaces to
 be used for organic manufacturing. They will also ensure that clean equipment is stored
 and labeled properly. 
 
 3.3 Quality Control will verify that cleaning has been completed. 
 4.0 Definitions 
 
 4.1 70% IPA — Isopropyl Alcohol at 70% dilution 
 
 4.2 Potable Water — water deemed safe for drinking and food preparation
 
 4.3, DI Water — deionized water 
 4.4 NOP -—National Organic Program 
 
 5.0 References 
 
 5.1 7 CFR 205, National Organic Program 
 
 
 

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 5.2 B-105, Preparation of Cleaning and Sanitizing Chemicals for Production and Warehouse
 
 5.3 B-111, Cleaning of Manufacturing/Production 
 Areas and Equipment 
 5.4 B-111-F1, Manufacturing/Production 
 Area and Equipment Cleaning Log 
 5.5 Approved Chemical List 
 6.0 Procedure 
 
 6.1 Documentation 
 
 6.1.1 Cleaning will be documented in the Manufacturing/Production
 Area and 
 Equipment Cleaning Log, B-111-Fl. Make note that cleaning is being
 performed in preparation of organic material production. 
 6.2 Cleaning 
 6.2.1 Cleaning of equipment, utensils, or any contact surface will be done with the
 degreaser/detergent that is on the Approved Chemical List designated as a food
 contact cleaner, see B-105. The use of chemical and/or mechanical agitation is
 performed to loosen dirt and residue from all surfaces. 
 6:3 Rinsing 
 
 6.3.1 Rinsing will be done using potable water (DI water may be used if available and
 practical). Potable water will be used to remove degreaser/detergent and any
 loosened residue from contact surfaces that may be present after cleaning.
 
 6.4 — Sanitizing 
 6.4.1 Equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces that will come in contact with
 
 organic materials will be sanitized with Chlorine solution (active ingredient is
 sodium hypochlorite). Chlorine is listed on the National List of Approved and
 Prohibited Substances as an allowed sanitizing substance (7 CFR 205.605). The
 chlorine solution will be diluted to the manufacturer’s suggested sanitizer
 strength of 1 Tablespoon per gallon of water (refer to B-105). The sanitizing
 solution will be sprayed on all surfaces and allowed to air dry. Unlike 70% IPA,
 chlorine will not leave a residue on the surface. It is important that all surfaces
 are allowed to air dry. Surfaces cannot be wiped dry with a rag or towel or
 blown dry using compressed air. The surface must be dry to ensure no chemical
 will come into direct or indirect contact with organic materials.
 
 6.4.1.1 Cleaned utensils that are to be used for the organic manufacturing
 process will need to be segregated and stored in a labeled container
 designated as “Organic Use Only” or words to that effect.
 
 6.4.1.2 Equipment that is cleaned and ready for use with organic material must
 be covered until such time as it is brought into production use
 (including calibration and setup). Note: sanitize touch points (minor
 clean) if the equipment sits idle for more than a day. 
 
 
 

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 6.4.2 Equipment that was previously cleaned and sanitized using 70% IPA needs to be
 rinsed with potable water and sanitized with chlorine sanitizer before it can be
 used with organic material. Note this cleaning in the Manufacturing/Production
 
 Area and Equipment Cleaning Log, B-111 
 6.5 Verification of Cleaning 
 
 6.5.1 Quality control will perform a visual inspection to ensure there are no visible
 signs of chemicals or residue on any contact surface. Verification of cleaning
 will be noted in the batch record and the cleaning log for the
 Manufacturing/Production 
 Area and Equipment Cleaning Log, B-111-F1.
 
 7.0 Revision History 

| Rev | Date | Description of Changes | CCR # | By |
|-----|----------|------------------------|-------|----|
| 0 | 07/31/19 | New N/A K. Tyrrell | - | - |