Trazabilidad e impacto ambiental en el proceso de producción, basados en las normas de la Organización Internacional de Normalización ISO 22005 e ISO 14001 aplicables en pequeñas y medianas empresas de lácteos en la provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the traceability and environmental impact based on the standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22005 and 14001 applicable in Small and Medium Dairy Companies (SMEs) in the Province of Chimborazo, with the purpose of developing manuals for application in dairy industries. The examination of the ISO 22005 and ISO 14001 regulations and their applicability in dairy SMEs in the province of Chimborazo was carried out through a bibliographic analysis and the application of checklists in the companies under study, having as a result that only 2 have the capacity to implement the systems. The standardization of the manufacturing processes of the products with greatest demand was prepared through bibliographic analysis and on-site visits, establishing processes standards that constitute the base of the manuals. It was carried out the elaboration of two Traceability manuals based on ISO 22005 and Environmental Management Management Plan based on the ISO 14001 Standard applicable in dairy industries. It is concluded that most of the dairies under study do not have the capacity to apply the systems in study, in addition to the manuals, they constitute key pieces when planning the application. The application of traceability and environmental management systems in the dairy companies in order to ensure the quality of the products and the commitment company environment.