GUIDELINES FOR PROPER STORAGE OF HEALTH COMMODITIES

• Clean and disinfect storeroom regularly  
• Store all products and commodities at the prescribe temperature
• Store supplies in a dry, well lit, and well-ventilated storeroom, out of direct sunlight

• Secure the store room from water penetration

• Ensure that fire safety equipment is available and accessible, and that personnel are trained to use it

• Store condoms and other latex products away from electric motors and florescent lights

• Maintain cold storage, include a cold chain for commodities that requires it

• Keep narcotics and other control products in a secured place

• Store flammable products separately using appropriate safety precautions

• Stack cartons at least 10 cm (4 inches) off the floor, 30 cm (1 ft) away from the walls and other stacks, and no more than 2.5 m (8 ft) high

• Store medical supplies separately away from insecticides, chemicals, old files, office supplies and other materials

• Arrange cartoons so that arrows points up and ensure that identification labels, expiry dates and manufacturing dates are visible

• Stores supplies in a manner accessible for FEFO, counting, and general management

• Separate and dispose off damage or expired product without delays