Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide January 2018

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Exterior Rodent
Control
Device Types Not specified. Not specified, bait Must be described in Based on history and Not Specified, Bait Bait stations or live traps. Bait stations must be Based on a risk Must be effectively
stations shall be secured program. Detectors and assessment of potential stations must be Bait secured within secured in place next to assessment and resultant maintained, no loose or
in place or placed/located traps shall be of robust, for infestation. (Bait identified, locked and station. Bait stations building, closed, and a key validated pest granular rodenticide is
in such a way as they tamper-resistant stations or multiple-catch secured in place . Secured should be secured with a or a tool (e.g. allen management plan so that approved for use. Bait
cannot be inadvertantly construction. They shall traps) means not easily removed ground rod, chain, cable wrench) is required to the proper device, stations shall be used
or accidently moved be appropriate for the and/or are not removable or wire, or glued to the open. location and placement is outside the facility.
during normal factory target pest by general public. wall/ground, or secured implemented.
operations. with a patio stone (wall Verification should be
signs are required if using used to ensure type is
a patio stone) to prevent working for pest
the bait from being prevention.
removed by shaking,
washed away, etc

Tamper Resistant Bait stations must be Compliance with EPA PRN Determined by individual Compliance with EPA PRN Compliance with EPA PRN Bait stations should be Bait stations must be Not specified Not specified, but expected
tamper resistant, 94-7 tier 1 bait station auditor and specific 94-7 tier 1 bait station 94-7 tier 1 bait station tamper resistant secured in place and
positioned, anchored in sufficient. circumstances. sufficient. sufficient. through the use of tamper resistant.
place, locked, and labeled. screws, latches, locks,
or by other effective
means.

Device Spacing Placement of exterior Appropriately located Pest-monitoring programs Based on professional Must be made based 25 to 75 feet. 25-50 feet but based Described in facilities Devices are located in such
rodent monitoring devices shall include the placing of judgment and history and upon habitat and upon risk document pest a manner as to not
is based on the detailed detectors and traps in key assessment of potential potential access management plan. conatiminate product,
facility survey and activity locations to identify pest for infestation. In the packaging materials or
history as required by activity. absence of historical data, equipment. Must be placed
county or local regulatory initial spacing of 50 to 100 to achieve maximum
requirements. In absence feet. efficiency.
of an assessment devices
are placed in intervals of
50 to 100 feet.
Doors Not specified Not specified External doors, windows Devices should be placed Must be made based Within 6 feet of both Not specified All external windows, Devices are located in such
or ventilation openings on either side of doors upon habitat and sides of all entry doors, ventilation openings, a manner as to not
shall be designed to that lead to the exterior potential access except public access doors and other openings contaminate product,
minimize the potential for doors. shall be effectively sealed packaging materials or
entry of pests. when close and proofed equipment. Must be placed
against dust, insects and to achieve maximum
other pests. efficiency.
Service Frequency At Least monthly or more Determined by risk The detectors and traps Based on history and Weekly Monthly Monthly Described in facilities Minimum of monthly
often if activity dictates. assessment shall be inspected at a assessment of potential document pest inspections, and more
frequency intended to for infestation (monthly management plan. frequent as necessary
identify new pest activity. minimum) depending on risk factors
The results of inspections
shall be analyzed to
identify trends.

Interior Rodent
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Device Types Toxic and non-toxic
commercial baits are not
used for interior
monitoring. Mechanical
traps, extended trigger
traps and glue boards.
Facilities in countries that
prohibit the use of
mechanical traps may
consider the use of
alternatives. The Device
should not go against the
regulation.
Device Spacing In the absence of an
assessment monitoring
devices are placed at
intervals of 20 to 40 feet
along exterior walls.
Based on the detailed
facility survey, interior
monitoring devices are
placed in sensitive areas
towards the interior of
the facility.
Doors Both sides of doors that
open to the exterior of
the facility.
Service Frequency At least weekly or as
otherwise defined in the
IPM program based on
the detailed facility
assessment.
Pheromones
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Located and maintained Must be described in
to prevent contamination program. Detectors and
risk to product; Toxic traps shall be of robust,
rodent baits shall not be tamper-resistant
used within production or construction. They shall
storage areas; Any missing be appropriate for the
bait stations shall be target pest
recorded, reviewed and
investigated. Where toxic
baits are used these shall
be secured.
Appropriately located Pest-monitoring programs
shall include the placing of
detectors and traps in key
locations to identify pest
activity.
Not specified External doors, windows Devices should be placed
or ventilation openings on either side of doors
shall be designed to that lead to the exterior
minimize the potential for
entry of pests.
Determined by risk The detectors and traps Weekly
assessment shall be inspected at a
frequency intended to
identify new pest activity.
The results of inspections
shall be analyzed to
identify trends.
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Pest Management
Association
Rodenticides shall not be
used inside food plants,
unless approved by plant
and permitted by label.
Interior multiple-catch
traps do not need to be
anchored. Program shall
be adjusted according to
12 month trends.
Based on history and
assessment of potential
for infestation
(recommended devices
placed along exterior wall
inspection aisle, white
paint 18 inches wide). In
the absence of historical
data, initial spacing of 20
to 40 feet.
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Only mechanical traps or
glue boards must be used
inside the facility (interior
baiting is allowed in some
countries outside of the
United States).
Trap locations should be
recommended by the PCO
based on potential access
and knowledge of pest
habits.
Exterior opening Within 6 feet of all doors
doorways must have traps leading to exterior.
on both sides of the
interior side of the
doorway.
Weekly, unless a
documented risk
assessment is used with
supporting trend data.
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Multi-catch traps or glue Not specified. No bait to Based on a risk Must be effectively
boards in stations or PVC be used in the facility. assessment and resultant maintained, no loose or
pipes. Multi-catch traps validated pest granular rodenticide is
may be supplemented management plan so that approved for use. Bait
with snap traps in stations the proper device, stations shall be used
in certain areas. Interior location and placement is outside the facility.
traps locate with a wall implemented. Verification
sign stating trap number shall be used to ensure
as a trap identifier in case type is working for pest
a trap is moved. prevention.
20 to 40 feet around The spacing is at Described in facilities Devices are located in such
interior perimeter of all consistent intervals document pest a manner as to not
walls. Must have traps (typically 20-40ft., but management plan. contaminate product,
inside coolers at cold based upon risk) around packaging materials or
storage and cooler the interior perimeter of equipment. Must be placed
operations. Cold rooms at the building area and to achieve maximum
packing house and around interior perimeter efficiency.
processors recommended of any walled in dry food
but left to auditor's storage, packaging or
discretion to review risk. cooler areas. Inside of any
exterior wall and cooler
walls. Devices must also
be used in dry storage
areas, coolers, locker
rooms, and break areas.
Mechanical stations All external windows, Devices are located in such
should be within 10 ft. of ventilation openings, a manner as to not
both sides of doors doors and other openings conatiminate product,
leading to the exterior, shall be effectively sealed packaging materials or
including dock doors. when close and proofed equipment. Must be placed
against dust, insects and to achieve maximum
other pests. efficiency.
Multi-catch traps and glue Twice per month. Described in facilities Minimum of monthly
boards inspected every document pest inspections, and more
two weeks. Snap traps management plan. frequent as necessary
inspected weekly. depending on risk factors
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FSSC 22000 - Food NPMA - National Mérieux

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Safety System Pest Management Primus GFS NutrSciences YUM Brands
Institute of Baking Standards for Food Thurber Food
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Installed according to Correctly sited and Pest management Pheromones and traps Need based upon Not specified Pheromone traps may be Shall be located so as not Not specified but generally
label requirements. operational. programs shall be may be used as part of assessment. Weekly used in some facilities. to present a based on need/activity.
Inspected on a defined documented and shall management and inspection. They should be placed on contamination risk to the
frequency. Document identify target pests, and monitoring programs the pest control map, be product, packaging
types and quantities of address plans, methods, based on need. monitored monthly and containers or processing
insects found. schedules, control changed frequently. These equipment.
procedures and, where devices may be removed
necessary, training during non- insect
requirements. seasons, and should not
be stored near product or
packaging materials.

Insect Light Traps

Types Not specified. Not specified. Not specified. Based on area of plant, Not specified. Electrocuting or glue Not specified. Not specified Insect light traps that use
regulations and customer board, glue board electric grate are not
policy. preferred allowed if they create a risk.

Placement Installed farther than 10 Avoid danger of insects Pest-monitoring programs According to Insect Light Traps shall be 10 feet from food contact Low voltage must not be Located so as not to Devices are located in such
feet from food contact being expelled from a fly- shall include the placing of Manufacturers suitably located and not surface, food or stored directly above present a contamination a manner as to not
surfaces, exposed killing extermination detectors and traps in key Instructions, maximize located over, adjacent to equipment. Not located exposed product. High risk to the product, contaminate product,
products, packaging, and device contaminating the locations to identify pest capture without or within 8 feet of food or above dock doors. voltage must not be packaging, containers or packaging materials or
raw materials in product. activity. interfering with food surfaces Distances do not apply in stored within 30 feet of processing equipment. equipment. Must be placed
processing or storage operations, being visible, hallways where product is exposed product or within to achieve maximum
areas. attracting insects to open only moving through. 10 feet of packaged efficiency.
food product. (30 ft from
exposed packaging
equipment)

Service Frequency Weekly basis during active Determined by risk The detectors and traps Based on findings & Weekly, unless a Monthly Devices must be cleaned Described in facilities Minimum of monthly
season and monthly basis assessment shall be inspected at a season, weekly documented risk and maintained on a document pest conrol inspections, and more
during colder seasons or frequency intended to recommended assessment is used with scheduled basis. Findings program frequent as necessary
as dictated by climate and identify new pest activity. supporting trend data. and seasonal depending on risk factors
activity rates. The results of inspections requirements dictate
shall be analyzed to inspection frequency.
identify trends.

Bulbs Changed at least annually Ensure glass bulbs are Not specified. Manufacturers Not specified. Changed annually Changed annually and Not specified Changed at least annually.
at the beginning of the protected, and included in specifications, in absence shatter protection must
active season or based on the site glass list. annually be in place
manufacturers
recommendation. Shatter-
resistant lights are used or
otherwise explained in
the facility's Glass, Brittle
Plastics, and Ceramics
Program.

Documentation
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Institute of Baking Standards for Food Thurber Food
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Maps Current and accurate site Current, signed and A map of detectors and All devices mapped, An up-to-date site map of All devices on map, clearly Current, map showing all Identify the location Schematic map is current
map with locations of all authorized site plan traps shall be maintained. numbered and recorded. all pest control devices identified and numbered. pest control devices. Map number and type of and dated
pest-monitoring devices. identifying numbered pest Detectors and traps shall Record of when devices shall be maintained. The map should be dated. should be updated equipment and resultant
Temporary placement of control device locations, be designed and located serviced and/or checked. annually. validated pest
any pest monitoring identification of the baits so as to prevent potential All records may be kept management plan.
devices for short term and/or monitoring devices contamination of electronically, but stored
monitoring is also on site, details of pest materials, products or in a secure area.
mapped separately. control products used, facilities.
Device checks are including instructions for
documented according to their effective use and
the frequency defined by action to be taken in case
the IPM program. Devices of emergencies, any
that are no longer needed observed pest activity,
are accounted for and details of pest control
removed. treatments undertaken.

Contracts
Facility Contact Yes, facility name should yes or have appropriately Yes yes No No Designated pest control yes, scope must correlate No
be included as part of the trained staff operator (internal or an with pest management
Person
contract. outside service) plan.

Frequency of Yes, trained IPM yes Yes yes PCO service must be in yes There must be an yes, scope must correlate Minimum of monthly
personnel conduct an compliance with the established schedule or with pest management inspections, and more
Service
assessment of the facility contract and pest frequency of service for plan. frequent as necessary
at least annually. management policy. the management of the depending on risk factors
pest control program.

Service Description Description of contracted Clearly define and reflect Pest management Yes Written procedures Scope, types of pests and Service reports must be Describe methods and Supplier will have a
scope of services and how activities on the site. programs shall be required. frequency of visits available for review and responsibility for the documented pest control
they will be completed. A Clearly defined documented and shall up-to-date. It should development, program including types of
clearly defined scope of responsibilities for site identify target pests, and contain the chemical implementation and pests being
service details all management and address plans, methods, used, the concentration maintenance of the pest controlled/monitored, the
applicable pest contractor. Frequency of schedules, control and amount, the method management program. number and placement of
management activities inspections determined procedures and, where of application, location of Identify the pest, outline traps, and how all traps,
and responsbilities and by risk analysis. necessary, training application and targeted methods to eliminate bait stations, blue boards
dreves as the foudnation requirements. Programs pests. Trend reports pests when found. and light traps, etc. shall be
for an effective IPM shall include a list of should include all pest Validate tactics and verify labelled with date of
program. chemicals which are control devices inside and effectiveness inspection. Must have in-
approved for use in outside the facility. depth annual assessment
specified areas of the
establishment

Term of Contract Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No

Emergency Call Yes, (when, why, whom to No Yes Yes No No No No No

call)
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Notify of changes to Yes
materials or service
Approved Materials List of approved
chemicals, prior to use.
List
Licenses Copy of certification or
registration document for
each person who
performs pest
management services in
the facility, as required by
regulation. Pest
management company
license. Current copy of
certificate of insurance.
Training Trained (minimum IPM
and Pest Biology State
Certification) in the
proper and safe use of
pest management
materials by documented
training. Evidence of
training is on file or
available electronically.
Trend Reports Verified GMP
Accurate training.
and complete
service records. Pest-
sighting log or reporting
system required including:
date, time, type of pest
observed, action taken
and name of reporting
personnel.
Corrective Actions Documented for
identified issues.
Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide January 2018
FSSC 22000 - Food NPMA - National Mérieux
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No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes
All chemicals (including One is required Yes SDS for all chemicals must Not specified Must have list of One is required with Pesticides in use must be
those for pest be on file. approved pesticides and validated documentation documented and approved
management) must documentation is current (labels, SDS's, techincal for use by the relevant
adhere to the site for SDS information and sheets) authority. Safety Data
requirements for chemical sample labels. Sheets (SDS) and product
control (which includes a labels are available for all
formal list, approvals for chemicals used.
intended use, secure
storage and appropriately
trained and or certified
application person).
All personnel at the site Licensed and approved by Copy of appropriate Company License, PCO Should be licensed Current business license, Licensed and approved by Licensed and approved Pest
(employees and the relevant local license and certificate certification(s) and liability insurance, certification for the relevant local Management Professional
contractors) would be authority. kept at plant insurance must be on file. all persons who are authority
expected to have training, applying chemicals for
certification and licencing pest control at the facility.
required for their
responsibilities.
Standard requires Training and qualified Annual training offered by Licenses for PCO Evidence of training if Pest control operators are Trained and qualified Trained and qualified
competent pest control operators. PMP for Plant Personnel sufficient. licenses not required. current with their operators operators. In countries
organisation - an required certifications and without certificaiton must
important aspect of training, Proof of the demonstrate formal and
competency is the required certifications are ongoing training.
training/qualification they available to the site
have received contact.
Detailed records of Records of pesticide use Yes Activity and services must Yes Trend reports should The pest prevention Trend analysis are on file for
inspections, shall be maintained to be tracked. include all pest control program shall reocrd pest all types of pest being
recommendations and show the type, quantity devices inside and outside sightings and trend the controlled/monitored.
actions taken shall be and concentrations used; the facility and activity frequency of pest activity
maintained. where, when and how found. Follow up actions to target pesticide
applied, and the target should be listed on the applications.
pest. service report.
The completion of Eradication measures All corrective actions Deficiencies must be Corrective actions Corrective actions Actions taken if pests are All corrective actions are
corrective actions shall be shall be put in place documented addressed by the PCO or required on service implemented for trends present, identification of documented
demonstrated by immediately after management with reports. If actions require that are significant and root cause, document and
documented evidence evidence of infestation is corrective action and client action, the client listed on service report. implement corrective
that minimize the risk of reported. documented needs to acknowledge actions.
product contamination. The results of inspections issue.
shall be analyzed to
identify trends.
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Lot Numbers As required by regulation. Not specified Required. Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified Not Specified

Reviews Annual assessment of the Results of trends shall be The results of inspections Monthly Survey, NPMA Not specified Not specified Service reports must be Not specified Service reports inclue a
facility to provide assessed on a regular shall be analyzed to Sample Risk Assessment, available for review and scheduled follow-up based
evaluation of IPM basis but as a minimum in identify trends. Annually full review up-to-date. Trends in on pest activity.
program. Review of the the event of an activity must be assessed
pest-sighting log at least infestation or annually. by the PCO or plant to
each quarter to identify This review shall include identify areas of
trends of pest activity. catch analysis from improvement in the pest
Corrective actions for trapping devices to control program.
identified issues are identify problem areas.
applied and documented
as complete; annual
assessment result, current
levels of pest activities
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