Rentokil Provides Pest Control as Part of HACCP Compliance in the Food Manufacturing Industry

Cape Town, South Africa (PRWEB UK) 11 April 2013

Companies involved in the food processing and manufacturing industries have always been required to uphold the strictest health and safety requirements to ensure that their food products are safe for consumers. Now, ever-tightening policies and regulations for example the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) - take those requirements to new heights and require that the source of any failings in the food chain be accurately pinpointed. Companies in the food industry are now required to have accredited certification proving that all potential risks have been managed.

One way of managing these food safety risks is by turning to HACCP. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is system devised to ensure the quality of the end-product of virtually any process, although it is applied most commonly to the food manufacturing process. Rather than a set of rules, this system is a tool to assess the hazards inherent in all main steps of a manufacturing operation and to establish control systems that implement preventative measures critical to the safety of the end-product, rather than relying on testing the end product.

In the 30 years since its inception HACCP has been widely adopted to ensure that food is safe for consumption, and has become the standard for ensuring food safety at every stage; from preparation, processing, manufacturing, transportation, distribution and handling to packaging, storing, supplying, selling and consuming.

An effective pest control programme is a vital part of the preventative measures required by HACCP in the food industry. Pests in high risk food processing areas pose a threat to human health and must be controlled. However, this approach must also address the potential risk of contamination of food products with pesticides. These two factors can often be in direct conflict, and therefore require very careful management by a registered, professional pest control company such as Rentokil. In a HACCP environment the prevention of pests should take priority, rather than the destruction of pests using chemical methods. This requires working in partnership with a reputable provider - such as Rentokil - to implement an integrated pest management system.

The biggest pest risks facing the food manufacturing industry are those presented by flying insects, stored product insects and rodents. As potential carriers of the bacteria that cause dysentery, gastroenteritis and salmonellosis, flies pose a real health risk as they move from decaying matter to food and other surfaces. Effective flying insect control is therefore critical. Luminos electric fly killer units from Rentokil are designed for industrial use in sensitive areas, and are far more effective than conventional fly zapping devices. The Luminos electric fly killer system works with a patented adhesive film technology which hygienically encapsulates insects and eliminates the risk of contamination by fragments. Luminos units get rid of flies efficiently, and their effectiveness has been verified by SINTEF, the independent Scandinavian research organisation.

Stored product pests are another big risk to the food manufacturing industry, and it is vital to protect valuable raw food materials in storage and warehouse rooms effectively. Rentokil offers glue traps with species-specific pheromone bait, and pheromone traps which allow for efficient monitoring and control of the pest population. Bulk cargo and container fumigation can prove reliable solutions for difficult to treat areas, and should always be administered by a pest control professional trained in fumigation.

Rats and mice carry various bacterial and viral pathogens; another serious risk in the food industry. Rentokil offers a wide range of professional rodent control solutions to get rid of rats and mice, including monitoring systems, non-toxic control methods and rodenticides. The method of treatment is always selected carefully to suit the requirements of the protected area and to ensure compliance with HACCP criteria. By selecting the most appropriate combination of baits, rat and mouse traps, detection boxes and treatments, Rentokil will prevent rodent migrations in to sensitive food processing and storage areas.

The consequences of a pest infestation can be severe. Failing an audit can put your business at risk, as can prosecution for non-compliance with relevant laws. Then there is the financial cost of damaged goods and materials, production downtime, and product recalls, not to mention customer compensation. And on top of all of this there is the loss of brand reputation that comes with a product recall or customer lawsuit. Can your business afford to take those risks?

About Rentokil Initial: The Rentokil Initial group specialise in pest control, hygiene services and interior landscaping for businesses across the globe. Using leading-edge, environmentally-friendly technology, their experts deliver a wide range of tailored services to businesses of all kinds. Read more about Rentokil's Pest Control services in the food manufacturing industry, or to arrange for a free pest control survey of your business, contact 0800 117 851.

nGROUP Offers Alternative Solutions to Corporations Seeking Labor Compliance

Fort Mill, SC (PRWEB) February 21, 2013

With the majority of the "Obamacare" Affordable Care Act (ACA), mandates going into effect in 2014, executives and human resource professionals across the country are scratching their heads trying to figure out the best strategy for labor compliance and cost improvements. nGROUP Performance Partners, a national on-site outsourcing provider, is answering their call with a business model that offers solutions in both critical areas.

Our proven business model guarantees cost savings in labor, meets the ACA mandates, and eliminates most compliance and co-employment issues, says David Hair, President of nGROUP Performance Partners.

nGROUP provides labor and process management services to companies with labor intensive operations. nGROUP oversees entire operations or a singular work cell. For example, a client may outsource an entire manufacturing facility to nGROUP, or nGROUP may only be responsible for one work cell within the facility, such as packaging.

According to Hair, it is the role of assuming responsibility that sets nGROUP apart from other industrial engineering efficiency consultants and other flexible workforce options, such as temporary staffing. This year our clients are expressing concerns about a number of labor compliance issues, particularly those aimed at temporary employment. At the end of the day our job is to not only produce the results we guarantee but to also deliver a workforce that is motivated, trained, and in compliance, says Hair.

When it comes to compliance regulations, the ACA has gained a lot of attention from critics, citing that the law offers little guidance as to how mandates will be regulated. For example, one of the most controversial regulations of the ACA is the mandate that companies with more than 50 full-time employees shall provide qualified health coverage for all their full-time employees, or pay an annual penalty of $ 2,000 per full-time employee. If a company does provide such coverage but its not affordable, the penalty is $ 3,000 per employee. Affordable is defined as less than 9.5% of the employees family income. Many economists have reported that the financial impact of the penalties associated with this mandate will reduce profit margins and drive higher prices.

Regardless of any direct financial impact, the ACA will most certainly increase compliance burdens. As reported on the Committee on Ways and Means website, the ACA will add nearly 80 million man-hours each year to individuals and businesses. Critics point out that the IRS compliance burden is the tip of the iceberg. With agencies such as Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor, the fear is that additional and duplicate oversight and regulations will continue to add unparallel compliance burdens on corporations, small businesses, and individuals.

Then theres the fact that the ACA is legendary in length and complexity. To date, there are over 2000 proposed amendments to the ACA, accompanied by numerous advocacy groups lobbying for changes and exemptions. Other groups and states are outright challenging the ACA in court.

Whether or not the ACA is here to stay or is destined for mass revision, one solid truth remains, Hair says. Companies throughout the United States need to take measures now to ensure compliance when the majority of its mandates go into effect in 2014.

In instances involving the need for cost improvements, risk protection and a flexible workforce, companies are looking for new business models that ease compliance burdens. A performance based partnership is an emerging example of how companies are adopting alternative workforce models on U.S. soil.

nGROUP Performance Partners is the leading onsite-outsourcing provider for manufacturing and distribution companies that require cost improvement and risk protection in their labor intensive operations. Their mission is to help companies compete and win. With nGROUP, clients achieve more and risk less in labor intensive operations. For more information on nGROUP performance partners visit http://www.nGROUP.biz, view http://www.nGROUP.biz/movie, or contact David Hair, CEO at dhair(at)nGROUP(dot)biz.

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hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets and Weight Loss Plans Offers Dieters 100% prescription grade hCG, manufactured in the U.S. in strict compliance with the FDA

Billings, MT (PRWEB) April 03, 2013

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