Pest management

Pest control programme

RequirementRef. FSSAI-FSE-PST-001
In plain language

You need an active pest-control programme, and records of what was used and when.

Official text

“Pest infestations shall be dealt with immediately... Records of pesticides/insecticides used along with dates and frequency shall be maintained.”

Source
Schedule 4, Part II · 9.2.1-9.2.3; FSE inspection checklist item 36 (pest programme). Note: item 37* "no signs of pest activity" is the checklist's asterisk/critical companion item and is not yet separately seeded.View official source →
What to do

Engage a licensed pest-control service and keep dated service reports on file.

What inspectors look for

Pest-control contract and dated service reports

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