Desarrollo de un manual de buenas prácticas de manufactura en la planta de producción de la Empresa Molinos Miraflores S.A. instalada en el parque industrial de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

The objective of this study consisted of developing a manual of Good Manufacturing Practices at Molinos Miraflores S.A. to ensure food safety in the production of wheat flour, based on the Unified Sanitary Technical Regulations for processed foods, approved by Resolution ARCSA- DE-067-2015-GGO. The GMP Manual was designed through an initial and final diagnosis of the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the production factory, with the assistance of a Check List provided by the ARCSA, where the degree of compliance with the requirements established by the Regulations was evaluated. In the initial diagnosis, it was identified that the percentage of compliance with the GMP requirements was 78.31%; therefore, with the nonconformities detected, a remedial action plan was prepared, detailing the activities to be developed in three periods of time; the treatment of nonconformities was carried out through the creation of GMP Documentary Management System, consisting of manuals, operating and sanitation procedures, instructions and records. The final evaluation of the factory was carried out by mems of a new Check List, where an improvement of 90.48% of the items evaluated in each section of the Regulations was obtained. In conclusion, with the development of Good Manufacturing Practices Manual, the percentage increase was 12.17%; the company has all the documentary requirements for internal and external audits, which means that in the near future it will be able to obtain GMP certification. It is recommended that Molinos Miraflores constantly monitors, controls and verifies compliance with GMP, as well as the development and implementation of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point System.