Technical reference
Pests carry , and physically contaminate food. Baits and traps deal with pests already inside, so prevention through building repair, storage and cleaning does most of the work. No single visit frequency suits every site, so the risk decides how often.
links prevention to less chemical use: good building design, layout and maintenance, with inspection of incoming materials and effective , reduce the chance of infestation and the need for pesticides (Codex CXC 1-1969 §11.2.1). A pesticide is also a chemical in its own right.
Outsourcing does not move the responsibility. Even if and detection are contracted out, the food business should review the reports and make sure is taken ( §11.2.4).
Parameters
| Legal duty (Australia) | Practicable measures to keep pests out, eradicate them and prevent ( cl. 24) |
|---|---|
| Inspection | Regular ( §11.2.4). Daily checks in New Zealand's template plan |
| Infestation | Addressed immediately by a qualified person or company ( §11.2.5) |
| Storage | Pest-proof containers, off the ground and preferably away from walls ( §11.2.3) |
| Animals | No live animals in food-handling areas. Assistance animals are allowed in customer areas (Australia, cl. 24) |
Records that prove it
- Contractor details, and licence or qualification where required
- Site map of traps and bait stations, kept current
- Sighting log: when, where, what, who, what was done
- Service reports: findings, chemicals, recommendations, actions taken
- Safety data sheets for chemicals used
- Food discarded because of pests
CCP or prerequisite?
That depends on the for your process. The number, if it has one, belongs to your plan.