Principais ferramentas do controle de qualidade na produção de refrigerantes em embalagens PET

Abstract

Quality control and its tools are paramount in the food industry. The Brazilian nonalcoholic beverage sector is well represented on the world stage, with a focus on soft drinks whose production reaches the international market. With the need imposed by na increasingly demanding market and specific legislation for various stages of manufacturing processes, quality control holds the largest share of importance in monitoring parameters and setting targets for the marketing of the product. This paper is a review of the literature on the concept and performance of quality control in the processing of soft drinks in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) packaging, from the stage of receiving raw materials to obtaining the final product. Aspects related to the implementation of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety, control methods and production of syrup (simple and final), monitoring of product packaging, cleaning and sanitation of process equipment were explored. They were also discussed information inherent to the blowing of bottles on line, treatment of the water used to manufacture and management of the waste generated. Based on the information provided and the possible ways of applying quality management tools, the importance of quality control in a production process was highlighted, with emphasis on the details of manufacturing PET soft drinks. The importance of the professional bachelor's degree in Technological and Industrial Chemistry was also identified, not only in ensuring the execution of quality control, but also in possible proposals for adjustments and improvement of this sector of great importance in the beverage industry.