Desarrollo de un Manual de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM) para la empresa El Último Inca – vinos Cotopaxi ubicada en la comunidad Quinticusig, cantón Sigchos, provincia de Cotopaxi

Abstract

The Good Manufacturing Practices Manual is especially important because it provides operators and consumers with a guarantee of quality and safety in the products produced and marketed; this guide contains detailed information on the procedures necessary to maintain adequate hygienic conditions during production. For the initial evaluation of the company El Último Inca - Vinos Cotopaxi, the verification guide with code FI-B.5.1.3-ALI-02-02 adapted to resolution ARCSA-016-AKRG, 2022 was used. The audit was conducted from October 20 to 27, 2023, reflecting a value of 63.51 percent compliance, 28.91 percent non-compliance and 7.58 percent non-applicability; the percentage of compliance is lower for GMP certification by ARCSA. In terms of risk level, it shows 28.33 percent of high risks, 43.33 percent of medium risks and 28.33 percent of low risks. To correct the nonconformities, an action plan was developed based on the Deming cycle (PHVA) and a one-year timetable with a tentative budget of US$9389.00. The Good Manufacturing Practices Manual developed for the company El Último Inca - Vinos Cotopaxi is based on the specific needs of the production plant; it contains clear information so that workers understand the necessary operations in each area that will ensure that the products produced meet the standards of safety and quality.