August 2015

Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide

Exterior Rodent
Control
Device Types

AIB - American
Institute of Baking

BRC Global Standards

for Food

FSSC 22000 - Food

Safety System
Certification

Not specified. Bait stations

must be tamper resistant,
positioned, anchored in
place, locked, and labeled.

Not specified, bait stations

shall be secured in place or
placed/located in such a way
as they cannot be
inadvertantly or accidently
moved during normal factory
operations.

Must be described in
program. Detectors and
traps shall be of robust,
tamper-resistant
construction. They shall be
appropriate for the target
pest

NPMA - National Pest

Management
NSF-Cook & Thurber
Association

Based on history and

assessment of potential for
infestation. (Bait stations or
multiple-catch traps)

Not Specified, Bait stations

must be identified, locked
and secured in place .
Secured means not easily
removed and/or are not
removable by general public.

Primus GFS

Bait stations or live traps.

Bait secured within station.
Bait stations should be
secured with a ground rod,
chain, cable or wire, or glued
to the wall/ground, or
secured with a patio stone to
prevent the bait from being
removed by shaking, washed
away, etc

Silliker - Food
Processing

Stations must be secured in

place and tamper resistant.
A device must be required to
get into the traps; this will
ensure the stations are
secured. The trap is
considered secured in place
if it is attached to a concrete
patio block, anchored to the
ground, or chained to the
building.

SQF - Safe Quality

Food

Based on a risk assessment

so that the proper device,
location and placement is
implemented

Tamper Resistant

Compliance with EPA PRN 94- Compliance with EPA PRN 94- Determined by individual
7 tier 1 bait station sufficient. 7 tier 1 bait station sufficient. auditor and specific
circumstances.

Compliance with EPA PRN 94- Compliance with EPA PRN 94- Bait stations should be
Not Specified
7 tier 1 bait station sufficient. 7 tier 1 bait station sufficient. tamper resistant through
the use of screws, latches,
locks, or by other effective
means.

Device Spacing

50 to 100 feet.

Appropriately located

Pest-monitoring programs
shall include the placing of
detectors and traps in key
locations to identify pest
activity.

Based on professional
judgment and history and
assessment of potential for
infestation

Doors

Not addressed

Not addressed

External doors, windows or Devices should be placed on Must be made based upon Within 6 feet of both sides of Not Addressed
ventilation openings shall be either side of doors that lead habitat and potential access all entry doors, except public
to the exterior
designed to minimize the
access doors.
potential for entry of pests.

Not addressed

Service Frequency

At Least Monthly

Determined by risk
assessment

The detectors and traps shall

be inspected at a frequency
intended to identify new
pest activity. The results of
inspections shall be analyzed
to identify trends.

Described in facilities
document pest conrol
program

Based on history and

assessment of potential for
infestation (monthly
minimum)

Must be made based upon 25 to 75 feet.

habitat and potential access

Monthly (weather
permitting)

Monthly

Approximately every 50 feet. Described in facilities

(25-50 ft packaging &
document pest conrol
distribution facilities)
program

Monthly

DISCLAIMER: This is a reference guide ONLY. Users are required to verify compliance with the above listed audit standards independently.

Not specified

August 2015

Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide

AIB - American
Institute of Baking

BRC Global Standards

for Food

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.

Located and maintained to

prevent contamination risk
to product; Toxic rodent
baits shall not be used within
production or storage areas;
Any missing bait stations
shall be recorded, reviewed
and investigated. Where
toxic baits are used these
shall be secured.

Device Spacing

Interior Rodent
Control

FSSC 22000 - Food

Safety System
Certification

NPMA - National Pest

Management
NSF-Cook & Thurber
Association

Primus GFS

Silliker - Food
Processing

SQF - Safe Quality

Food

Must be described in
program. Detectors and
traps shall be of robust,
tamper-resistant
construction. They shall be
appropriate for the target
pest

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.

Only mechanical traps or

glue boards must be used
inside the facility (interior
baiting is allowed in some
countries outside of the
United States).

Only multi catch traps for

Not specified. No bait to be Based on a risk assessment
maintenance, snap traps or used in the facility.
so that the proper device,
glue boards if problem exists.
location and placement is
implemented

20 to 40 feet along exterior Appropriately located

walls. Based on the detailed
facility survey, interior
monitoring devices are
placed in sensitive areas
towards the interior of the
facility.

Pest-monitoring programs
shall include the placing of
detectors and traps in key
locations to identify pest
activity.

Based on history and

assessment of potential for
infestation (recommended
devices placed along exterior
wall inspection aisle, white
paint 18 inches wide)

Trap locations should be

recommended by the PCO
based on potential access
and knowledge of pest
habits.

20 to 40 feet around exterior Approximately every 25 feet Described in facilities

document pest conrol
walls. Must have traps inside around interior perimeter.
coolers.
Includes any locker room,
program
break room, dry storage
area, cooler, or processing
area that shares and outside
wall. All dry storage areas
need pest control devices
placed appropriately.

Doors

Both sides of doors that

open to the exterior of the
facility.

Not specified

External doors, windows or Devices should be placed on

ventilation openings shall be either side of doors that lead
to the exterior
designed to minimize the
potential for entry of pests.

Exterior opening doorways

must have traps on both
sides of the interior side of
the doorway.

Within 6 feet of all doors

leading to exterior.

On each side of each exterior Not addressed

door there must be a
mechanical trap within 10
feet of the door.

Service Frequency

Weekly.

Determined by risk
assessment

The detectors and traps shall Weekly

be inspected at a frequency
intended to identify new
pest activity. The results of
inspections shall be analyzed
to identify trends.

Weekly

Monthly. Glue trap/board

must be dated

Twice per month.

Not specified

Not specified. All interior

Not specified
devices should be checked at
least twice per month.

Described in facilities
document pest conrol
program

Pheromones
Installed according to label Correctly sited and
requirements. Inspected on operational.
a defined frequency.
Document types and
quantities of insects found.

Pest management programs

shall be documented and
shall identify target pests,
and address plans, methods,
schedules, control
procedures and, where
necessary, training
requirements.

Pheromones and traps may Need based upon

be used as part of
assessment. Weekly
management and monitoring inspection.
programs based on need.

DISCLAIMER: This is a reference guide ONLY. Users are required to verify compliance with the above listed audit standards independently.

August 2015

Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide

AIB - American
Institute of Baking

BRC Global Standards

for Food

Insect Light Traps

FSSC 22000 - Food

Safety System
Certification

NPMA - National Pest

Management
NSF-Cook & Thurber
Association

Primus GFS

Silliker - Food
Processing

SQF - Safe Quality

Food

Types

Not specified.

Not specified.

Not specified.

Based on area of plant,

regulations and customer
policy.

Not specified.

Electrocuting or glue board,

glue board preferred

Not specified.

Not specified

Placement

Installed farther than 10 feet

from food contact surfaces,
exposed products,
packaging, and raw materials
in processing or storage
areas.

Avoid danger of insects being

expelled from a fly-killing
extermination device
contaminating the product.

Pest-monitoring programs
shall include the placing of
detectors and traps in key
locations to identify pest
activity.

According to Manufacturers
Instructions, maximize
capture without interfering
with operations, being
visible, attracting insects to
open food

Insect Light Traps that

electrocute attracted insects
in food handling/processing
area must be used at least 8
feet from food or food
contact surfaces.

10 feet from food contact

surface, food or equipment.
Distances do not apply in
hallways where product is
only moving through.

Low voltage must not be

stored directly above
exposed product. High
voltage must not be stored
within 30 feet of exposed
product or within 10 feet of
packaged product. (30 ft
from exposed packaging
equipment)

Located so as not to present

a contamination risk to the
product, packaging,
containers or processing
equipment.

Service Frequency

Weekly basis during active

season and monthly basis
during colder seasons or as
dictated by climate.

Determined by risk
assessment

The detectors and traps shall Based on findings & season, Weekly
be inspected at a frequency weekly recommended
intended to identify new
pest activity. The results of
inspections shall be analyzed
to identify trends.

Regularly serviced

Twice per month.

Described in facilities
document pest conrol
program

Bulbs

Changed at least annually at Ensure glass bulbs are

the beginning of the active protected, and included in
season. Shatter-resistant
the site glass list.
lights are used or otherwise
explained in the facility's
Glass, Brittle Plastics, and
Ceramics Program.

Not addressed.

Manufacturers
specifications, in absence
annually

Not specified.

Changed annually

Changed annually and

Not addressed
shatter protection must be in
place

Current and accurate site

Current, signed and
map with locations of all pest- authorized site plan
monitoring devices.
identifying numbered pest
Temporary placement of any control device locations,
pest monitoring devices for identification of the baits
short term monitoring is
and/or monitoring devices
mapped separately.
on site, details of pest
control products used,
including instructions for
their effective use and action
to be taken in case of
emergencies, any observed
pest activity, details of pest
control treatments
undertaken.

A map of detectors and traps

shall be maintained.
Detectors and traps shall be
designed and located so as
to prevent potential
contamination of materials,
products or facilities.

All devices mapped,

numbered and recorded.
Record of when devices
serviced and/or checked. All
records may be kept
electronically, but stored in a
secure area.

Site maps for devices must All devices on map, clearly

be reviewed regularly, and
identified and numbered.
dated, and signed or initialed The map should be dated.
by the person having
responsibility for the
program.

Documentation
Maps

Current, dated map showing Identify the location number

all pest control devices.
and type of equipment
Devices should be
numbered. Map should be
updated annually.

DISCLAIMER: This is a reference guide ONLY. Users are required to verify compliance with the above listed audit standards independently.

August 2015

Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide

AIB - American
Institute of Baking

BRC Global Standards

for Food

Contracts

FSSC 22000 - Food

Safety System
Certification

NPMA - National Pest

Management
NSF-Cook & Thurber
Association

Silliker - Food
Processing

Primus GFS

SQF - Safe Quality

Food

Facility Contact
Person

Yes, facility name should be

included as part of the
contract.

yes or have appropriately

trained staff

Yes

yes

No

Frequency of Service

Yes

yes

Yes

yes

PCO service must be in

yes
compliance with the contract
and pest management
policy.

Not specified to be in
yes
contract, needed in facility's
documented pest control
program.

Service Description

Description of contracted
Clearly define and reflect
services and how they will be activities on the site. Clearly
completed.
defined responsibilities for
site management and
contractor. Frequency of
inspections determined by
risk analysis.

Pest management programs Yes

shall be documented and
shall identify target pests,
and address plans, methods,
schedules, control
procedures and, where
necessary, training
requirements. Programs shall
include a list of chemicals
which are approved for use
in specified areas of the
establishment

PCO service must be in

Scope, types of pests and
compliance with the contract frequency of visits
and pest management
policy.

Not specified to be in
contract, needed in facility's
documented pest control
program.

Describe methods and

responsibility for the
development,
implementation and
maintenance of the pest
management program.
Identify the pest, outline
methods to eliminate pests
when found.

Term of Contract

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Emergency Call
Procedures
Notify of changes to
materials or service

Yes, (when, why, whom to

call)

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Approved Materials
List

List of approved chemicals,

prior to use.

All chemicals (including

One is required
those for pest management)
must adhere to the site
requirements for chemical
control (which includes a
formal list, approvals for
intended use, secure storage
and appropriately trained
and or certified application
person).

Yes

SDS for all materials used.

SDS forms must be retained
for a year after the chemical
becomes inactive.

Sample label and SDS must

be available for any
pesticides used.

One is required

yes

No

Not addressed

DISCLAIMER: This is a reference guide ONLY. Users are required to verify compliance with the above listed audit standards independently.

yes

August 2015

Food Safety Audit Scheme Quick Reference Guide

AIB - American
Institute of Baking

BRC Global Standards

for Food

FSSC 22000 - Food

Safety System
Certification

NPMA - National Pest

Management
NSF-Cook & Thurber
Association

Primus GFS

Silliker - Food
Processing

SQF - Safe Quality

Food

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.

All personnel at the site

Licensed and approved by
(employees and contractors) the relevant local authority.
would be expected to have
training, certification and
licencing required for their
responsibilities.

Copy of appropriate license

and certificate kept at plant

Company License, PCO

certification(s) and liability
insurance must be on file.

Should be licensed

Current business license,

Licensed and approved by
insurance, certification for all the relevant local authority
persons who are applying
chemicals for pest control at
the facility.

Training

Trained in the proper and

safe use of pest management
materials by documented
training. Evidence of training
is on file or available
electronically. Verified GMP
training.

Standard requires
Training and qualified
competent pest control
operators.
organisation - an important
aspect of competency is the
training/qualification they
have received

Annual training offered by

PMP for Plant Personnel

Licenses for PCO sufficient.

Evidence of training if
licenses not required.

Not addressed

Trend Reports

Accurate and complete

service records. Pestsighting log required
including: date, time, type of
pest observed, action taken
and name of reporting
Documented for identified
issues.

Detailed records of
inspections,
recommendations and
actions taken shall be
maintained.

Records of pesticide use shall

be maintained to show the
type, quantity and
concentrations used; where,
when and how applied, and
the target pest.
The completion of corrective Eradication measures shall
actions shall be
be put in place immediately
demonstrated by
after evidence of infestation
documented evidence that is reported.
minimize the risk of product The results of inspections
contamination.
shall be analyzed to identify
trends.
Not specified
Required.

Yes

Activity and services must be Not addressed

tracked.

All corrective actions

documented

Deficiencies must be
addressed by the PCO or
management with corrective
action and documented

Corrective actions required Documented on service

on service reports. If actions records for corrective action
require client action, the
due to activity noted.
client needs to acknowledge
issue.

Actions taken if pests are

present, identification of
root cause, document and
implement corrective
actions.

Not specified

Not specified

Not specified

Not specified

Not specified

Monthly Survey NPMA Form - Not addressed.

38, Annually full review

Not addressed

Not addressed

Not specified

Corrective Actions

Trained and qualified

operators

Activity and services must be Records of inspections

tracked.
maintained and verified by
person with responsibility of
the activity.

Lot Numbers

As required by regulation.

Reviews

Annual assessment of the

facility to provide evaluation
of IPM program. Review of
the pest-sighting log each
quarter to identify trends of
pest activity. Corrective
actions for: annual
assessment result, current
levels of pest activities base
on the service records.

Results of trends shall be

assessed on a regular basis
but as a minimum in the
event of an infestation or
annually. This review shall
include catch analysis from
trapping devices to identify
problem areas.

The results of inspections

shall be analyzed to identify
trends.

Website

AIB Consolidated Standards

can be accessed for free at
http://www.aibonline.org/

BRC Standards can be

accessed for free at:
www.brcbookshop.com

FSSC 22000 standards can be NPMA Standards can be

accessed for free at:
accessed for free at:
www.fssc22000.com
https://npmapestworld.org/t
echresources/documents/Fo
odplantstandards2012.pdf

NSF Standards can be

accessed for free at:
http://www.nsf.org/services
/by-industry/food-safetyquality/packaging/packagingaudits

The PrimusGFS GMP can be

accessed for free at:
http://www.primusgfs.com/
documents.aspx

Silliker Standards can be

The SQF standards can be
accessed for free at:
accessed for free at:
http://info.silliker.com/down www.sqfi.com/documents
loads/Silliker-AuditExpectManualFoodProcessing-2011EMAIL.pdf

Contact

Bill Steadman, Quality

Manager, Food Safety
Services, GMP Inspection
Program;
bsteadman@aibonline.org

John Kukoly;
john.kukoly@brcglobalstand
ards.com

info@fssc22000.co
m

Andrew Bray, Director

Regulatory Affairs,
abray@pestworld.org

John Petie, Audit Delivery

Manager, spetie@nsf.org

PrimusGFS primary contact

for standard questions is via
email
PrimusGFS@azzule.com

Effective Date

Jan. 2013

Jul. 2015

Feb. 2015

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Dec. 2015

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Mar. 2014