FDA EIR - Brenntag Southwest, Inc - August 07, 2015

The FDA conducted a one-day inspection of Brenntag Southwest, Inc.'s Oklahoma City facility on August 7, 2015. This establishment operates as an ambient warehouse distributor of both industrial chemicals and limited food ingredients, specifically citric acid and granulated sugar. The inspection was carried out under the regulatory framework of 21 CFR Part 110, Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food, guided by the Domestic Food Safety Program (CP 7303.803). The primary objective was to ensure the firm's compliance with food safety regulations. During the inspection, no significant objectionable conditions or violations were observed. Consequently, a Form FDA 483, typically issued for regulatory observations, was not presented to the firm. A minor point noted was the absence of specific Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) training for employees related to food storage and distribution. However, this did not constitute a formal violation requiring immediate action. The facility demonstrated proper separation of food products from chemicals and maintained a clean environment with pest control measures in place. No samples were collected, and the firm had not initiated any recalls since its last inspection. Management was advised on their continuous responsibility to adhere to federal regulations should operational changes occur.