Elaboración de un manual de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM) para la microempresa de lácteos Suamore ubicada en el cantón Ambato provincia de Tungurahua

Abstract

The development of a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) manual for the microenterprise Suamore aims to improve the quality standards of the products produced and ensure food safety. The implementation of the manual will enable the microenterprise to produce safe products required by regulatory agencies, guaranteeing the satisfaction of the end consumer. A diagnosis of the current situation of the microenterprise was carried out using the checklist developed based on the provisions of the ARCSA – 016 – 2022 – AKRG regulation, which made it possible to establish corrective and necessary measures to prevent any type of contamination. Based on the diagnosis, the levels of compliance, non-compliance, and not applicable were determined to identify measures to remedy the existing nonconformities. In addition, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) were developed, according to the guidelines required by the microenterprise, from the reception of raw materials to the commercialization of the final product. On the other hand, training sessions were provided to the operational staff of the microenterprise with the objective of strengthening the knowledge acquired and ensuring effective management of regulatory documentation. Finally, the GMP manual was developed for the microenterprise Suamore with the objective of improving the quality management system in the processing plant, ensuring the quality and safety of the product intended for human consumption. Its implementation will allow the microenterprise to raise its quality standards and thereby improve its competitive position in the country's markets.