Implementación de un manual de buenas prácticas de manufactura (BPM), en la fábrica de lácteos ´´UNILAC´´en la provincia de Cañar, parroquia Chorocopte.

Abstract

Introduction: In the food industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are considered necessary regulations for the reception, handling, manufacturing, management, production, storage, transportation, and distribution of food products. These practices involve conducting controls and maintaining records that enhance output quality. The dairy microenterprise "Unilac" is one of the industries aiming to implement GMP to improve its production processes. Objective: To develop a GMP and SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) manual to enhance the quality processes of the "Unilac" dairy factory in Cañar, Chorocopte parish. Methodology: The methodology of this research is descriptive, as data from SSOP and GMP were collected according to the ARCSA 067 regulations. The data collection technique involved visits to the microenterprise, where the product state was directly observed and evaluated, identifying various improvements that could be implemented. Results: A 27% non-compliance with GMP was identified, including errors in the plant's infrastructure, facilities, personal hygiene, improper handling of raw materials, and a lack of instructions in the production area. Conclusion: After the implementation of the GMP and SSOPs, the state of the plant infrastructure was improved, as well as the adequate organization for proper cleaning and disinfection, together with appropriate quality control in the production area of the dairy microenterprise ''Unilac''.