IMPLEMENTATION OF BRITISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM (BRC) GLOBAL STANDARD ISSUE 9 IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS AREA OF FROZEN TUNA FISH PT. XYZ

Abstract

Tuna fish is a high-value marine fishery commodity that is widely exported to meet consumption needs and increasing market demand. PT XYZ produces and exports a wide variety of processed frozen seafood by paying attention to food safety aspects and applying international quality standards. The purpose of this study is to determine and identify the application of British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard issue 9 in the frozen tuna production process area at PT XYZ. The methods used are observation, participation, interviews, and literature studies then the data obtained are analyzed descriptively. The results showed that PT XYZ has implemented the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard issue 9 quality and food safety management system in the frozen tuna production process area. Aspects such as layout, facilities, equipment, utilities, housekeeping and others have fulfilled most of the clauses and sub-clauses in BRCGS.