Pest control management is important in a food processing facility
as pests pose a contamination risk to your food products.
Your site must have measures in place to prevent the entry
and harbourage of pests at the premises.
A documented pest control program
is required to ensure you are taking the appropriate measures to deter
and remove any pests from the site and its surroundings.
You will be expected to have documented procedures in place
detailing how you would effectively monitor your pest control program.
Food and food contact surfaces
must be protected from any pest contamination
and also the potential risk of contamination from any preventative measures you may have in place.
There may be several factors that influence the type of pests present at your site,
including seasonal changes and environmental conditions such as drought or floods.
You would need to consider the impact of such conditions on your pest control program
and make sure you have proper preventative measures in place to protect your site and products.
Explore the requirement in more detail by reading below.