Evaluation of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in traditional fish cracker home industries in Pangkahkulon-Gresik, East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Fish crackers are one of the very popular snacks in Indonesia. The production processed of this snack, which starts from handling of raw materials to packaging, must be in accordance with food safety that has been determined by the government through the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in 5 fish cracker home industries in Pangkahkulon Village, Ujungpangkah, Gresik District. The evaluation method used is based on the Indonesia Minister of Industry Regulation No.75/M-Ind/Per/7/2010 and regulation of the head of BPOM No. HK03.1.23.04.12.2200 of 2012, both was concerning the procedures for Inspection of Home Industry Food Production Facilities. The results indicate that the home industry has not implemented GMPs in accordance with BPOM regulations so that the five SMEs can be categorized at the lowest level (level IV). Some critical findings include the absence of closed waste bins, animals and pets that roam around the production site, do not have a record of the production process and do not have a label that shows the list of ingredients used along with the nutritional value available.