What should be the period for microbiological checks in BRC-IOP?

Do you have any recommends about the period of microbiological checks about the production area air, personnel hand hygene and product conduct surfaces?

Do you have any recommends about the period of microbiological checks about the production area air, personnel hand hygene and product conduct surfaces?

I would think that is something you have to risk assess.

For example, if you are producing a product where the is extensive handling by personnel, then there is an increase chance of contamination by Staph aureus then i would carry out hand swabs on say a monthly basis. But if the operation was automated, then i would carry out hand swabs on a 6 monthly basis.

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Do you have any recommends about the period of microbiological checks about the production area air, personnel hand hygene and product conduct surfaces?

Previously I had a quarterly audit conducted but reduced it to six monthly based on good findings. I did consider stopping it altogether but customers and auditors like to see it as it provides some validation that the GMP/Prerequisites are effective.

Regards,
Simon