BRC PEST CONTROL SERVICES

BRC PEST CONTROL FOR BRC ACCREDITED BUSINESSES

As BRC Pest control specialists, Monitor will help you achieve and retain your BRC accredited status.

If you’re seeking to achieve BRC accreditation for your business or are already BRC accredited and need to ensure you stay compliant, Monitor can help. Operating for over 30 years, if you need a reliable pest control provider in Kent, London, or the South-East, with extensive BRC pest control experience we’re here to help.

  • Extensive BRC Pest Control Experience – Monitor have been providing Pest Control Management Services for Over 30 Years

  • Fully Evidenced Service with BRC Standard Audit Trail

  • Highly experienced RSPH Level 3 technicians and field biologists

  • Annual Field Biologist Pre-Audit Visits to Identify Potential Areas of Non-Conformance

  • BPCA Member, CHAS Accredited & ISO 9001

We provide pest management and control solutions for businesses with, or working towards the following:
  • BRC Global Standard for
    Food Safety

  • BRC Global Standard for
    Packaging & Packaging Materials

  • BRC Global Standard for
    Storage & Distribution

WHAT DOES BRC ACCREDITATION MEAN?

BRC is an abbreviation for the British Retail Consortium, which is a trade association for retail businesses in the UK. The British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety, known more commonly as BRC global standards, is a product and process certification standard known for compliance to industry best practices.

The global food safety initiative, gives retailers peace of mind that food products they choose to stock, have been manufactured, handled, stored, and transported in a safe and hygienic way, throughout the supply chain.

BRC standard certification is an internationally recognised mark of food safety and quality. It is not compulsory for businesses to be BRC accredited, however, most big retailers such as supermarkets, will only use businesses with the appropriate BRC accreditation in their supply chain.

One of the key areas of BRC compliance is ensuring that adequate pest control measures are in place. The relevant BRC standard states 'the whole site shall have an effective preventive pest management programme in place to minimise the risk of infestation and there shall be the resources available to respond rapidly to any issues which occur to prevent risk to products.'

In short, this means in order to be compliant with the standards, you must engage a professional pest control company who can implement an effective pest prevention programme and be on hand to deal with any active pest issues that may occur, quickly and efficiently.

PAPERWORK, REPORTS & AUDIT TRAIL

As well as making sure that you have appropriate pest control provisions in place, it is also essential that you have the relevant reports and paperwork in place to properly evidence your compliance of the standards with a full audit trail.

This part of the service is absolutely vital and unfortunately, is something that many pest control companies are unable to deliver on sufficiently. This can result in businesses having their BRC certification downgraded or taken away, even when they did have appropriate pest control measures in place.

The BRC standards require comprehensive and applicable documentation reporting systems and documents relating to pest control must be in place and remain on site, under the supervision of the company at all times.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Here at Monitor we understand the specific needs of different food industry sectors and know which pests can pose a specific threat to certain food products and environments. We provide pest control for food processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors & retailers. We have a professional approach to working in the food environment and an unrivalled knowledge of pest control applications and long-term prevention programmes.

We provide bespoke pest control and prevention services fully compliant with the current BRC accreditation pest control standard. Our experienced pest control technicians and field biologists, carry out site audits and risk assessments with a thorough understanding of the rigorous audit processes and high standards of safety and hygiene that are required to maintain BRC certification.

From food processing, to supply chain, storage, and distribution, we have extensive experience in the implementation of BRC pest control requirements, pest management and pest prevention best practice and assist our clients with BRC and customer auditing standards. As your chosen pest control contractor, we will help to ensure that your business not only has an appropriate pest control and prevention programme in place.

WHO WE ARE

Monitor Pest Control provides pest management and pest prevention services to organisations throughout Kent, London and the South-East. Local authority approved and with over 30 years’ experience, you can trust our qualified technicians to identify and eliminate pest infestations quickly and efficiently, providing complete peace of mind that you’re adhering to current health and safety legislation.

As a company, Monitor Pest Control is extremely passionate about customer care and delivering a quality service. Our teams of skilled consultants are highly professional, and we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients. To achieve this, we have adopted the working slogan - Investigate, Eliminate, Protect.

As a reputable pest control company, Monitor are also members of BPCA (British Pest Control Association). So you can rest assured that your business is in safe hands with us as your pest control contractor.

All of our technicians are trained and certified to BPCA and/or RSPH standards as well as receiving further specialist training in more specific areas. We also operate the ‘BPCA Registered’ system of continuing professional development in which all our technicians are engaged.

For more information on our pest control services, please download our Pest Control Brochure and see our Pest Calendar to find out which common pests you should be protecting your business from throughout the year. Alternatively, please call us today
on 01474 358855, or complete our contact form.

OUR PEST & BIRD CONTROL SERVICES FOR BRC ACCREDITED COMPANIES

We deliver comprehensive pest and bird control and prevention services for BRC & SALSA accredited companies throughout the South-East, using the following process:
1. Contact

Call or email us to discuss your BRC accreditation status and pest control requirements.

2. Survey

We will arrange a survey at a time convenient for you and provide a quote for an ongoing BRC standard pest control contract for your business.

3. Treatment

The BPCA certified technicians at Monitor Pest Control will regularly visit your premises to implement your BRC standard pest control programme & issue the required reports and paperwork.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do BRC certified food companies have to continue with their pest control contract after they have their accreditation?

Yes. BRC accredited food manufacturers must continue to demonstrate their compliance on an ongoing basis and if they are unable to evidence their compliance, they risk losing their accreditation.

Do BRC certified packaging companies have to have the same level of pest control provision in place as food manufacturers?

Yes. BRC accredited packaging manufacturers that manufacture packaging for the food industry or pack food on their premises, must adhere to the same high standards as BRC food accredited businesses. This means being able to demonstrate that your whole site has an effective, preventive pest control programme in place to minimise the risk of infestation.

What are the BRC pest control standards that BRC certified companies must adhere to?

The BRC pest control spec states that 'the whole site shall have an effective preventive pest control programme in place to minimise the risk of infestation and there shall be the resources available to respond rapidly to any issues which occur to prevent risk to products.'

I'm thinking about getting my business British Retail Consortium, BRC accreditation in the UK. How much does the pest control element of BRC accreditation cost?

The cost of a pest control contract depends on several different factors, such as the size, location and usage of the premises. However, at Monitor we offer very competitive rates, so get in touch and speak to one of the team and we will be able to give you a better idea of costs once we have a few more details from you.

Do you provide pest control for BRC accredited warehousing in London?

Yes! We can provide BRC standard pest control contracts for food warehouses in London, Kent and across the South-East.

Do BRC accreditation certification bodies need proof that you have a pest control programme in place?

Yes! When assessing your compliance with the standards, BRC accreditation bodies will fully audit your processes and procedures. This will include seeing evidence that you have an adequate pest control programme in place, what that programme entails and that it is being followed correctly.

Are there different BRC accreditation grades?

Yes. There are 5 different certification grades, with each one relating to the number and severity of non-conformities found during an audit. The highest grade that can be achieved is AA, followed by A, B, C and D. Additionally, unannounced audits will have the + symbol added to the grade.

Can BRC accreditation checks be carried out unannounced?

Yes. BRC accredited businesses can be subject to an unannounced audit, so it is imperative that you ensure that you maintain good food safety systems and compliance of the standards at all times.