1. Purpose

To establish guidelines for maintaining personal hygiene of all personnel to ensure product safety, prevent contamination, and maintain a clean working environment.

2. Scope

This SOP applies to all employees, contract workers, visitors, and service personnel entering or working in production, laboratory, storage, and controlled areas.

3. Responsibilities

• All Employees – To strictly follow personal hygiene practices.

• Supervisors/Managers – To monitor compliance with hygiene requirements.

• Quality Assurance (QA) – To verify adherence during audits and inspections.

4. Procedure

1. General Hygiene Requirements

   • Personnel must bathe daily and maintain clean hair, nails, and body.

   • Use deodorant but avoid strong perfumes or scented products.

   • Keep fingernails short, clean, and free from nail polish or artificial nails.

   • Facial hair (if allowed) must be neatly trimmed and covered as required.

2. Clothing & Protective Wear

   • Wear company-approved clean uniforms, lab coats, and PPE (hairnets, masks, gloves, shoe covers).

   • Change uniforms if visibly soiled or after contamination.

   • Outdoor clothing and personal items (jewelry, watches, cosmetics) are prohibited inside controlled areas.

3. Hand Hygiene

   • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before starting work, after breaks, and after using the restroom.

   • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer where required.

   • Avoid touching face, hair, or personal items during work.

4. Eating, Drinking & Smoking Restrictions

   • Eating, drinking, chewing gum, and smoking are strictly prohibited in production, laboratory, and storage areas.

   • Food and beverages must only be consumed in designated cafeteria or break areas.

5. Health Conditions

   • Report any illness, cuts, wounds, or skin infections immediately to the supervisor/HR.

   • Sick employees must not handle products until cleared by medical staff.

   • Bandages, if worn, must be covered with gloves.

6. Visitor Hygiene

   • All visitors must comply with hygiene and PPE requirements before entering controlled areas.

5. Records

• Hygiene compliance records, training records, and health declarations shall be maintained.

6. References

• WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.

• Company Quality Manual.