The implementation of the sanitation process is based on documentation Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) or in Indonesian commonly called the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (Sanitation SOPs).
Generally Pre-requisite (requirements) program are matters relating to the operation of sanitation and hygiene food production process or the handling of food known Practicing Good Manufacturing (GMP). Application of Pre-requisite programs shall be documented in SPO Sanitation.
1) Things that need to be considered in the application of Pre-requisite Programs
- The program should be documented
- Identify all the steps in the operations that are critical to the safety and quality of food
- Implement effective control procedures at each stage of the operation
- Monitor control procedures to ensure effectiveness
- Maintain good records and review control procedures (periodically or if there is a change operation)
2) The purpose of SPO Sanitation
Purpose SPO Sanitation is that every employee technical and administrative understand: that the program of hygiene and sanitation will improve quality so that the level of product safety increased, in tune with decreasing microbial contamination GMP regulations require the use of certain substances are safe and effective stage in hygiene and sanitation requirements of minimum use of chlorine the cooling water (specifically the food processing industry) the influence of pH, temperature, concentration of the disinfectant on the outcome of potential sanitation problems that arise when sanitation and hygiene do not run
3) Benefits SPO Sanitation in Ensuring the Safety of Food Production Systems
- Give a timetable on sanitation procedures
- Provides a basis of continuous monitoring program
- Encourage planning that ensures the correction when necessary
- Identify trends and prevent the re-occurrence of the problem
- Guarantees every personnel understand sanitation
- Provide consistent training tool for personnel
- Improve sanitation practices and conditions in the business units