The COVID 19 is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2. It was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. This unprecedented epidemic has taken the whole world by panic and heavy losses. On January 30, the World Health Organization declared it as the global pandemic, an international concern. As of today, the COVID 19 has affected more than 5 million people, worldwide and more than 188 counties including India and territories have reported COVID cases.
The first in India was identified on January 30, 2020 and since then the positive cases has crossed one million.In the wake of this epidemic PM Narendra Modi declared a Janta Curfew on March 22, 2020, followed by four lockdowns.This has allowed many private companies to resume working and manufacturing again in non-hotspot areas.
Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) released guidelines on the restarting protocols of manufacturing. These guidelines include tips for issues form accommodation to sanitization. The manufacturers have also advised to treat the first week as a precautionary period and not to target high production value.
Action Taken by IMP before Resuming:
IMP is obeying all the necessary guidelines proposed by the MHA government to make sure 100% safety of every major things into line. The actions taken by IMP includes the following.
- The company is going to treat the first week as a test run period and will gauge the implementation of all the necessary safety protocols.
- They minimized the risks by sanitizing specific equipment. In addition, all equipment is being examined to spot any possible defects.
- The lockout and tag out the procedure are being implemented on priority on a daily basis.
- In case a defect is spotted, the company will contact the district administration. The equipment will be made available to run their end to end operations ensuring overall security.
Other Generic Action Followed
- Keeping the workstation and often used devices like desks, printers, systems, etc. clean at regular intervals.
- Providing employees with disposable wipes to clean the commonly used surfaces.
- Keeping hand washes and hand sanitizers wherever necessary.
Types of Precautionary Measures Taken by IMPÂ
The pandemic COVID 19 has compelled everyone to emphasize on sanitization, hygiene, disinfection, and cleaning. It has redefined the overall facility management and adapt new ways. Here’s what IMP is doingÂ
- Planning proactive service and maintenance programs
- Adhering to hygiene guidelines provided by like social distancing, maintaining personal interaction, etc.
- Setting up a protocol for screening using infra-red thermometers
- Sharing updated about COVID 19 every day
- Keeping medicines and other health-related materials handy
- Maintaining stand-by support of the basic needs
- Switching to non-acidic based cleansing materials
- Well-articulated SOP protocol over disinfection and cleansing
- Installing touch-less/automated taps, soap dispensers, biometric systems, etc.
GMP and HAACP Protocol – Key Hygiene and Quality Standard
Since IMP is an ISO 22000 certified company. Lots of benefits are getting due to existing system followed since long time.Following the protocols of Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, has enabled IMP to maintain better Hygiene and Quality Standards.
GMP Basic Principals–
- The production and distribution of products should minimize every risk
- Manufacturing areas, laboratories, and storage places should always be clean and hygienic.
- Make sure to prevent cross-contamination of labelled or unlabeled materials
- The manufacturing process must be well defined to maintain consistency. In case of any changes, it should be evaluated in terms of safety quality.
- Instructions and procedures should be lucidly articulated
- An effective training program should be conducted explaining the safety protocols
- Maintaining a record is mandatory to ensure that the manufacturing is carried out according to the defined process.
- The process must be controlled for every product lifecycle
- Records should be easily accessible and should track the complete history of a batch
- An inventory should be maintained for recalling any batch
- Complaints about products must be regarded and appropriate measures should be taken to prevent a recurrence
Principles of HACCP
- Conducting a hazard analysis
- Identifying critical control point (CCP)
- Set-up a critical limit (CL)
- Regular monitoring and verification of CCP
- Establishing corrective measures
- Maintaining accurate record
Conclusion
Since the world us moving through a unknown effect of COVID 19, it is become very critical and important to follow the guidelines for employee, process, product and business safety. Preventive majors are the most defined factors that keep helping to stay safe from Covid 19. Due to following of GMP & HACCP, IMP has built up the awareness in employees to follow all the major safety regulation. It start from Home to home as we care for family first. IMP is committed for safety for 3P- Peoples, Process, Product.
