EXTRACT – FOOD HYGIENE (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1990 (UNDER REGULATIONS 2(B) AND 4 (C))
The above regulations state that “The walls, floors, doors, windows, ceiling, woodwork and all other parts of the structure of every food room shall be kept clean and shall be kept in such good order, repair and condition as to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable the entry of birds, and any risk of infestation by rats, mice, insects or other pests”.
Food Hygiene (Amendment) Regulations 1990
The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006
EXTRACTS FOOD SAFETY ACT 1990
Section 21 provides the defence of “due diligence” in any proceedings for an offence if the person charged is able to prove that all reasonable precautions were taken and due diligence exercised to avoid the offence being committed. Actions taken to prevent or control pests by engaging the services of authority or commercial pest control services may be put forward as part of a due diligence defence. It is recommended that any establishment that stores, prepares, holds, cooks or serves food for human consumption, including packaged confectionery, engage the services of a pest control company.
FOOD SAFETY (GENERAL FOOD HYGIENE) REGULATIONS 1995
Chapter 1 section 2 c of the above regulations (Legal requirements) states that “Food businesses must take all reasonable precautions to prevent food pests, namely rats, mice, cockroaches, and flying insects gaining entry into food storage and preparation areas”. This is to prevent the contamination of foodstuffs.
The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995
Chapter 11 section 1 d of the above regulations (Legal requirement) states that “Windows and other openings which can be opened to the outside environment must where necessary be fitted with insect proof screens”.
It goes on to say that windows must be screened if:
PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE INCLUDE:
MPC Residential Pest Control Manchester, also covers Stockport and Cheshire areas, pest treatment and irradication with a same day service.
We provide a safe and efficient pest control service in your area, and are fully qualified in all aspects of pest control.
Please beware of rogue trades who quote a low price over the phone, We have recently become aware of companies operating in the area who’s costs can be ten times what a reputable local company will charge.
MPC PEST CONTROL MANCHESTER will treat the pest infestation using bait stations in safe locations. pest are neophobic and may be reluctant to approach DIY bait stations. Our pest control operatives are experienced in identifying and locating runs and places of harbourage, and the placement and use of bait to overcome bait shyness. We also provide tamper-resistant stations, having regard to all the circumstances of the infestation, the premises, the people involved and with minimal disruption to business, where appropriate.
MPC Pest control can arrange to treat your pest problem, and offer a 24 hour 7 days week pest control service.
A thorough inspection of infested premises will ascertain the extent of the infestation, since the measures necessary for control will depend on whether the infestation is established and widely distributed throughout the premises, or recently introduced and likely to be more used.
To eradicate the infestation it will be necessary to treat the premises thoroughly with suitable insecticides, including the beds, other furniture and harbourages of infested rooms. A professional pest control organisation such as MPC Pest control who will treat your pest problem in a professional manner. MPC pest control cover Manchester, Stockport and cheshire for pest treatment. The detection and thorough treatment of all pest hiding places is a job which requires experience in order to completely eradicate the infestation and prevent recurrence.
Many people think they can treat the pest problem themselves, only to find that they make the infestation worse by purchasing household pest control treatments from DIY outlets (B&Q, Homebase, Focus DIY, Taskers, Wickes etc.) with a low dosage of insecticide. This may prove to be an expensive waste of time and money.
MPC Pest Control operatives are specifically trained to identify the causes of infestations and to provide an effective solution to your pest control problem with advice to prevent any infestation recurring.
MPC Residential pest control Manchester offers a pest control services to hotels, restaurants, schools, offices, shops, factories, fast food outlets and other commercial premises in Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
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