Non-Product Contact -- Product Contact Surfaces

 

1.Traditionally, the validation of cleaning has focused on product contact surfaces.

2. Programs for the elimination of cross-contamination must address non-product contact surfaces if they
are to be truly effective.

3.In practice, cleaning validation requirements may change with nonproduct
contact surfaces in accordance with the less critical nature of these areas.

4.When establishing the requirements for non-product contact surfaces, it is important to review the
possible interactions of that area with the process.