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CLEAN-OUT-OF-PLACE (COP)

Cleaning & Sanitation

Clean-Out-Of-Place (COP)

Prerequisite

Also: COP · wash tank · manual cleaning

Disassembly and cleaning of removable parts (mixer paddles, slicer blades, gaskets) in a wash tank or sink.

Typical Hazards

B
Biological
Residual soil in crevices / threads
C
Chemical
Cleaner residue on parts

Typical Controls

Disassembly procedure documented per equipment
Wash temperature / concentration
Rinse step with quality check
ATP/protein swab verification

Regulatory Citations

2 cross-references across 2 documents

21 CFR Part 117

21 CFR Part 117 · § 117.35
Sanitary operations

9 CFR Part 416

9 CFR Part 416 · § 416.13
SSOP implementation

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