Evaluation of Incompliance Criteria CPPB-IRT in Chocolate Processed (Company X)

MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) have proven to survive and restore the economy in Indonesia. However, in practice, there are still several obstacles, one of which is standardization. Standardization is essential for business actors because it serves as a benchmark for the readiness of the MSMEs to compete and meet market demands, both domestic and foreign. MSMEs Chocolate X, which is engaged in chocolate processing, in this case still faces various obstacles and needs proper handling so that it is ready to become a local product on an international scale. This research method uses descriptive methods, including observation, interviews, and documentation of all activities related to the production process. The results showed that there were several deviations found in MSMEs Chocolate X, including (1) maintenance and cleanliness of ventilation, doors, and windows, (2) the presence of a person in charge of employee health and hygiene, (3) the presence of a person in charge who has a food safety instructor certificate, (4) routine internal supervision and corrective actions within the company, (5) updating production documents, easy to store (at least 2x shelf life of food products) and easy to find, (6) food safety training program for employees. The status of the implementation of CPPB in MSMEs Chocolate X has a grade of D (deficient) with a rating of IV.