6.1 Handling and storage of raw material: 

6.1.1 After receipt of raw material segregate the received materials batch wise/lot wise.
6.1.2 Prepare goods receipt in SAP and transfer the received packs/containers to respective quarantine area after affixing ‘QUARANTINE’ label on each containers.
6.1.3 Storage of the material shall be done as per the storage condition recommended on the product label/vendor COA.
6.1.4 If any temperature sensitive or material with low temperature received then it shall be transferred to cooling chamber after affixing ‘QUARANTINE’ label on each containers.
6.1.5 After the quarantine labels is generated remove the manual status label and affix the quarantine label on the container.
6.1.6 In case there is no storage condition mentioned on the container label/COA, it can be stored under temperature NMT 25˚C.
6.1.7 QC shall draw the samples of raw material and affix ‘SAMPLED’ label on the container from which the samples have been drawn.
6.1.8 QC shall affix ‘UNDERTEST’ label in every packs/containers after completion of sampling activity.
6.1.9 Keep the material in quarantine area till the usage decision is given by QC.
6.1.10 Maintain proper segregation with the help of yellow coloured rope/chain in case more than one material/batch number/AR number are stored in closed vicinity.
6.1.11 If the material is approved then QC shall affix ‘APPROVED’ label on all the containers/packs and provide COA to warehouse.
6.1.12 In case any material fails to comply as per respective specification then QC shall reject the material and affix ‘REJECTED’ status label accordingly.
6.1.13 Depending on the approval or rejection of material by QC, warehouse person shall transfer the material to approved/rejected area.
6.1.14 If any raw material is approved by QC then store the material in approved area on cleaned racks away from walls and ceiling appropriately with proper cleaning accessibility.
6.1.15 Stack materials appropriately on the racks/pallets as per weight and size of the container/boxes.
6.1.16 Stack material on the rack/pallets as per SAP batch wise/AR number wise and ensure labels are visible appropriately.
6.1.17 Arrange material in such a manner that it is easy to follow “FIFO/FEFO” system for dispensing.
6.1.18 Maintain proper segregation with the help of green coloured rope/chain in case more than one material/batch number/AR number are stored in closed vicinity.
6.1.19 Temperature sensitive material shall be kept in cooling chamber by affixing ‘APPROVED’ label.
6.1.20 In case of light sensitive material ensure the material is packed in black polybag and kept in warehouse away from direct light.
6.1.21 Hygroscopic material shall be kept in air tight containers and if material is opened during sampling or dispensing then nitrogen purging shall be performed.

6.2 Handling and Storage of packing material:

6.2.1 After receipt of packaging material segregate the received materials batch wise/lot wise.
6.2.2 Prepare goods receipt in SAP and transfer the received packs/containers to respective quarantine area after affixing ‘QUARANTINE’ label on each containers.
6.2.3 QC shall draw the samples of packing material and affix ‘SAMPLED’ label on the container from which the samples have been drawn.
6.2.4 QC shall affix ‘UNDERTEST’ label in every packs/containers after completion of sampling activity.
6.2.5 Keep the material in quarantine area till the usage decision is given by QC.
6.2.6 Maintain proper segregation with the help of yellow coloured rope/chain in case more than one material/batch number/AR number stored in closed vicinity.
6.2.7 If the material is approved then QC shall affix ‘APPROVED’ label on all the containers/packs and provide COA to warehouse.
6.2.8 In case any material fails to comply as per respective specification then QC shall reject the material and affix ‘REJECTED’ status label accordingly.
6.2.9 Depending on the approval or rejection of material by QC, warehouse person shall transfer the material to approved/rejected area.
6.2.10 If any packaging material is approved by QC then store the material in approved area on cleaned racks away from walls and ceiling appropriately with proper cleaning accessibility.
6.2.11 Stack the box/container in such a manner that the weight of the upper box is not damaging the lower most boxes.
6.2.12 All printed labels shall be kept product wise separately to avoid mix ups preferably under lock and key.
6.2.13 Store all printed cartons/literatures/shippers etc. on cleaned racks with proper segregation in secondary/tertiary storage area.
6.2.14 Foils/PVC/PVDC/silicagel/bottles/closures/holograms etc. shall be kept in primary component store.
6.2.15 Check the storage condition mentioned on the containers and ensure that the materials are stored as per the storage condition specified.
6.2.16 Ensure primary packaging materials (i.e. bottles/closure/ silicagel etc.) are opened only under LAF (Laminar Air Flow).

6.3 Handling of retest material:

6.3.1 If any material falls in re-test then it shall be treated as a new material receipt.
6.3.2 Deface all previous status label with permanent marker by putting ‘X’ cross mark and affix ‘QUARANTINE’ label and transfer to quarantine area.
6.3.3 In case of temperature sensitive materials transfer to quarantine area is not applicable.
6.3.4 QC shall retest the material and based on the analytical results material shall be used or rejected

6.4 Handling of rejected material:

6.4.1 Rejected materials must be stored in rejected area marked with red colour under lock and key.
6.4.2 Ensure that rejected status labels are affixed on every packs and containers.
6.4.3 In case of more than one material is kept in rejected area then segregate the material with red rope.
6.4.4 Handle the rejected materials as per Procedure for Storage, Handling and Destruction of Rejected/Expired Material.

6.5 Precautions:

6.5.1 Ensure that temperature sensitive or material with low temperature kept in cooling chamber.
6.5.2 Use yellow rope/chain for quarantine material segregation; green rope/chain for approved material segregation and red rope/chain for rejected material segregation.
6.5.3 Ensure that the materials are not affected by any sanitizing agent during cleaning.
6.5.4 Materials shall be kept away from walls and ceiling.
6.5.5 Use trolleys to transfer the materials.