When it comes to the Food Industry, the days of the Pest Management Professional simply providing good service and summarizing their findings and actions in a report are gone. Yes good service and strong communications are critical to ensuring safe food; however when it comes to the current environment that is infused with Third Party Food Safety audits, much more is needed to achieve perfect scores. Knowing what constitutes a sound Pest Management Program that will meet and exceed Third Party Food Safety standards is half the battle; choosing the right company to deliver on the needs of your facility will help ensure a safe food production environment.
What may have once been considered “Bells and Whistles” for Pest Management programs are now standard requirements for many Third Party Food Safety audit standards. Program requirements fall under the principle of Active Program Management, meaning that both the Food Facility and the Pest Management company must be constantly documenting and addressing pest activity and conditions that could support it.
Some of the pieces your Service Provider should be delivering to be in compliance include:
The abilities of the Pest Management Industry have greatly advanced to meet the needs of our Food Industry Clients. Be sure to investigate the opportunities to maximize the Pest Management Program at your facility to ensure compliance with Third Party Food Safety Audit standards.