CURSO
07 · PREVENTION
Waste and pest prevention
Waste and pests can become sources of contamination. Prevention is more effective than acting once an infestation has occurred.
Waste management
- Keep waste in suitable containers that are easy to clean and, where appropriate, have a closure and opening system that prevents hand contamination.
- Remove waste frequently enough to prevent accumulation and bad odours.
- Prevent waste from crossing clean areas or coming into contact with food.
- Manage oils and other waste according to environmental legislation and the establishment's procedures.
Pests
PREVENTION
Close gaps and access points, protect doors and windows where appropriate, maintain order and cleanliness, eliminate food and water sources for pests and inspect the premises regularly.
Close gaps and access points, protect doors and windows where appropriate, maintain order and cleanliness, eliminate food and water sources for pests and inspect the premises regularly.
If signs of pests are detected — droppings, gnawing, insects, eggs, damage, captures or tracks — they must be reported and recorded according to the food safety management system. Chemical treatments must be carried out safely and by personnel/companies meeting the applicable requirements.