Download Guidance for Developing Good Operating Practice Procedures: Pest Control

Pests pose a significant health risk. In addition to being carriers of disease-causing organisms, pests can also contaminate food with foreign matter such as hair, fur, droppings/urine, eggs and dead bodies. Food premises provide ideal conditions for pests to live and reproduce (i.e. food, water, shelter and protection). Inadequate control can lead to pest infestation and serious consequences to consumer health.