O responsável técnico na indústria de alimentos: uma análise a partir de dados da vigilância sanitária em um município do Recôncavo da Bahia

Abstract

The article presents an original research on Sanitary and Environmental Surveillance in the industry, carried out in the city of Santo Antônio de Jesus, with the objective of identifying the most recurrent notification items in the industries and to point out the advantages and disadvantages of the presence of the nutritionist as technical responsible. The research used a bibliographical survey, as well as secondary data from the VISA file folders. A total of 44 folders were analyzed, 47.72% of which had a sanitary permit, 43.18% had no permit, and 9.09% did not have sufficient documentation. From that point on, the notification items and the presence of the technician were analyzed. And disadvantages of the nutritionist as technical manager. The results demonstrate the need for a nutritionist in the exercise and management of food industries and thus ensure food security.