Optimalisasi produk sabun herbal melalui pendampingan good manufacture practice dan pengajuan sertifikasi halal pada UKM Khanza, Lombok Utara

Abstract

UKM Khanza in North Lombok, a small-scale producer of herbal soap using locally sourced natural ingredients, faces several challenges that limit its growth and competitiveness, including the absence of standardized Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures, limited knowledge of quality control, and the lack of halal certification that restricts market access. This community service activity aims to optimize the quality of herbal soap products produced by UKM Khanza by implementing GMP principles and facilitating the initial stages of halal certification. The activity consisted of GMP training, production mentoring, packaging innovation, and assistance in preparing the documentation for halal certification. The results indicate a significant improvement in product quality, hygiene practices, packaging standards, and awareness of product legality and safety. This initiative supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8 — Decent Work and Economic Growth — by strengthening the business capacity of local microenterprises, enhancing product competitiveness, and creating sustainable economic opportunities, and SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production — by promoting the use of local natural ingredients, improving production efficiency, and encouraging sustainable, safe, and legal manufacturing practices.