Rules about Pest Control Contracts is a short post by Acclaim Environmental concerning misconceptions about Pest Control Contracts

1. Rules about Pest Control Contracts
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Regulation (EC) 852/2004 states that businesses must ensure that the layout, design, construction and
size of food premises shall permit good food hygiene practices, including protection against cross
contamination between and during operations by external sources of contamination such as pests.
The Regulations also require that adequate procedures be in place to ensure pests arecontrolled. Setting
up a pest control contract is good practice, but remember that the ultimate responsibility for any pest
problem lies with the proprietor of the food business. The premises must be periodically visually checked
for signs of pest presence.