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Regulatory Standards
Pests have an impact in almost all industries, which is why there are a range of standards that set out best practice and minimum requirements for businesses to meet to ensure pests are managed.
We work with customers who need to meet these standards and so have created a resource list below.
Click on the standards to either be directed to the publishers site or download the standards directly. Some standards are not available for distribution, to obtain the most these publications please refer to the issuing body who retains the copywrite.
Associations
The SALSA Standard (Issue 6)
The SALSA Standard has been written by experienced food safety experts to reflect the legal requirements of UK food producers and suppliers and the enhanced expectations of 'best practice' of professional food buyers. To gain SALSA Approval, members must demonstrate to an auditor that they produce and supply safe and legal food and are c
The SALSA Standard has been written by experienced food safety experts to reflect the legal requirements of UK food producers and suppliers and the enhanced expectations of 'best practice' of professional food buyers. To gain SALSA Approval, members must demonstrate to an auditor that they produce and supply safe and legal food and are committed to continually meeting the requirements of the SALSA standard.
BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety: Issue 9
The Global Standard Food Safety has been developed to specify the safety, quality and operational criteria required to be in place within a food manufacturing organisation to fulfil obligations with regard to legal compliance and protection of the consumer. The format and content of the Global Standard is designed to allow an assessment
The Global Standard Food Safety has been developed to specify the safety, quality and operational criteria required to be in place within a food manufacturing organisation to fulfil obligations with regard to legal compliance and protection of the consumer. The format and content of the Global Standard is designed to allow an assessment of a company’s premises, operational systems and procedures by a competent third party – a certification body – against the requirements of the Standard.
OF&G Organic Standards and Certification Manual
Soil Association Organic Standards GB Food and Drink
The labelling and marketing of organic food and feed products is controlled by Retained Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007, (EC) No. 889/2008, (EC) No. 1235/2008 and Organic Products Regulation 2009. Any person or organisation intending to produce or process organic products must be subject to an inspection and certification procedure by an approved Control Body
Soil Association Organic Standards GB Food and Drink
Soil Association Organic Standards GB Food and Drink
The Soil Association standards put the principles of organic production into practice. These organic standards encompass EU Regulations 834/2007, 889/2008 and 1235/2008 . These regulations were the legal basis for the control of organic farming, food processing and organic labelling within the EU until 31st December 2021 and have been ret
The Soil Association standards put the principles of organic production into practice. These organic standards encompass EU Regulations 834/2007, 889/2008 and 1235/2008 . These regulations were the legal basis for the control of organic farming, food processing and organic labelling within the EU until 31st December 2021 and have been retained in the UK for implementation in Great Britain (GB), as set out in The Organic Production and Control (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
AIB Consolidated Standards for Inspection Prerequisite & Food Safety Programs
AIB Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs are statements that represent key requirements a facility must meet in order to keep the food products in its facility wholesome and safe. The Standards also reflect what a Food Safety Professional would expect to see in a facility that maintains a foodsafe processing environment.
IFS Food Standard Version 8
The IFS Food Standard reviews the products and production processes to evaluate a food producer’s ability to produce safe, authentic, and quality products according to legal requirements and customer specifications.
It supports businesses in meeting the growing transparency and traceability demands in the market and contributes to improving product
integrity and increasing efficiency.
STS Food Safety Standard
This Code of Practice and Technical Standard has been specifically created to set an audit standard for food manufacturers, distributors or buyers/brokers who are supplying food and/or food related products to food supply chain, caterers and retailers. This Standard also has added controls included for those supplying food or food relate
This Code of Practice and Technical Standard has been specifically created to set an audit standard for food manufacturers, distributors or buyers/brokers who are supplying food and/or food related products to food supply chain, caterers and retailers. This Standard also has added controls included for those supplying food or food related products to potentially at-risk consumer groups, whether these be in healthcare, education or other relevant environments.
Red Tractor Certified Standards
Red Tractor Assurance Scheme assuring food safety, animal welfare, hygiene and environmental protection every part of the food chain.
These Standards have been written and revised by our Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) in consultation with customers, farmer representatives and the wider industry to ensure they are clear and provide meaningful, credible farm assurance for all.
British Lion Code of Practice
The Code of Practice for Lion eggs is managed by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) and independently audited to the ISO 17065 standard. The Code of Practice includes more than 700 auditable criteria and sets stringent requirements throughout the production chain to ensure that British Lion eggs are produced to the highest standards
The Code of Practice for Lion eggs is managed by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) and independently audited to the ISO 17065 standard. The Code of Practice includes more than 700 auditable criteria and sets stringent requirements throughout the production chain to ensure that British Lion eggs are produced to the highest standards of quality, freshness and food safety. All Lion Quality eggs are guaranteed British.
Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) Standards
The Feed Materials Assurance Scheme (FEMAS) covers all feed ingredients intended for direct feeding to animals or for inclusion in compound feeds and blends. It is based on HACCP principles, a system originally pioneered by space agency NASA, but now forming the bedrock of UK and EU Food and Feed legislation.
BRCGS Global Standard Packaging Materials
BRCGS Global Standard Storage and Distribution: Issue 4
The Standard provides all types of packaging manufacturers with a robust framework to assist them:
- in the operational manufacture of safe packaging materials and related products
- to manage product quality to meet customers’ requirements
- to fulfil obligations regarding legal compliance and protection of the consumer or user.
BRCGS Global Standard Storage and Distribution: Issue 4
BRCGS Global Standard Storage and Distribution: Issue 4
BRCGS Global Standard Storage and Distribution Issue 4, launched in 2020, reflects best practice and facilitate a process of continual improvement through well-designed risk-based product safety management systems. It ensures the quality and safety of products during their storage and distribution throughout the supply chain.
Retailers
Tesco Standards
These Standards support Tesco’s commitment to maintaining trust in the Tesco brand and supply chain, by ensuring all own-brand products are safe, meet legal requirements, and always meet customer expectations with respect to quality, origin and responsible sourcing.
Marks and Spencer Food Safety Standard
Ensuring as a business they protect the customer, maintain brand trust and deliver their legal obligation by ensuring Marks & Spencer food is sourced and manufactured to the food safety requirements.
Pest Management
European Standard BS EN 16636 Pest Management Services
BS EN 16636 is a European standard covering requirements and competences for Pest management services, enabling improved quality, performance, workflow and professionality in pest management services.
BS EN 16636 specifies the requirements for pest management services and competencies to be met by professional providers of pest management
BS EN 16636 is a European standard covering requirements and competences for Pest management services, enabling improved quality, performance, workflow and professionality in pest management services.
BS EN 16636 specifies the requirements for pest management services and competencies to be met by professional providers of pest management services in order to protect public health, assets and the environment.
BPCA Codes of Best Practice
BPCA Codes of Best Practice outline the responsibilities and correct practices that members are expected to adhere to. Our Codes are subject to regular review by the BPCA Servicing Committee or are dictated by changes to legislation.
The Codes of Best Practice are publicly available, allowing you to see the standards BPCA members work to.