Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines clearly specify that equipment must be easy to clean and explain how the cleaning effectiveness should be assessed. Equipment designed according to sanitary standards reduces the risk of cross-contamination and improves cleaning efficiency.

5 Contamination Hot Spots

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Stitch welding and certain types of sealings facilitate the accumulation of contaminants and microorganisms.

Weldings and Sealings

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Corners and angles with less than 90° radius are difficult to clean and allow the accumulation of contaminants.

Threads and Fasteners

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Threads and fasteners provide dead areas that are difficult to reach and pose a contamination risk.

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Stitch welding and certain types of sealings facilitate the accumulation of contaminants and microorganisms.

Inaccessible Areas

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Areas that are difficult to access for regular cleaning pose a serious contamination risk.

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