Implementación de un sistema de buenas prácticas de manufactura en la Empresa procesadora de chocolate y sus derivados “Chocolate Amazónico Tsatsayacu", del cantón Arosemena Tola

Abstract

In the company “Chocolate Amazónico Tsatsayacu”, there is a lack of control in the processes of chocolate processing and in the different areas of the plant, being a product made with natural derivatives is more likely to be contaminated and therefore directly affect consumers, causing foodborne illnesses (ETA's). Therefore, this technical project aims to implement a system of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the chocolate processing company mentioned above, located in the canton of Arosemena Tola, Napo province. Several methods that contribute to the improvement of the product were executed, such as the elaboration of a check list taking into account the Substitutive Technical Standard of GMP for processed foods ARCSA-DE-067-GGG, using support tools such as flow diagrams and flowcharts for a better understanding of the operations, also a redesign of the entire plant was carried out in order to have a better organization of the areas, optimizing the time and thus producing in an efficient and safe way. The company's initial study showed 66.43% compliance with the regulations applied, and the final result after the analysis and intervention was 91.19% acceptance. In conclusion, we can guarantee that the company currently fully complies with the necessary requirements to provide a quality and safe product, from the reception of the raw material to its distribution.