Levantamento de conformidades e não conformidades para adequação às boas práticas de fabricação na produção de polpas de frutas

Abstract

Brazil has high productivity and variety in tropical fruits. In order to avoid waste due to their high perishability, industries have emerged that process fruits, transforming them into concentrated and frozen pulps. By adopting quality and food safety practices, such as those established by Good Manufacturing Practices, industries can offer safe products to consumers, in addition to access to seasonal fruits at all times of the year, ensuring a constant supply of nutritious products. and tasty. This study was conducted in a fruit pulp industry located in São Vicente Férrer, Pernambuco. In accordance with Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors (RDC) Nº. 275 of October 21, 2002, a diagnosis was carried out with the aim of evaluating the company's level of adequacy to the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices and enabling the planning of the necessary actions to the implementation of this food security tool. The diagnosis was carried out in October 2024, using the checklist established by the aforementioned legislation. The evaluated items were analyzed, allowing the determination of the percentage rate of non-compliance and the classification of the establishment. Subsequently, an action plan model was proposed to correct the identified non-conformities. In order to ensure the success of planning, meetings were held with those responsible, aiming to clarify the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices for the company's development.