Pest Control - Why do you need a pest control contract?

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Why do you need a pest control contract?

There are several major pieces of legislation associated with pests and pest prevention. They affect businesses and organizations in the United Kingdom whether or not they handle food.

The following is a brief summary of the relevant legislation and how a Euro-Guard contract helps you comply with the law.

The major pieces of legislation are:
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
The Food Safety Act
The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations

The above legislation is enforced by various agencies but in particular Environmental Health Departments of local authorities and the Health and Safety Executive.

Your failure to comply can invoke substantial penalties. These vary according to the legislation and offence, but can include:

• Fines of up to £20,000 for each offence.
• Unlimited fines in Crown courts.
• Between six months and two years imprisonment.
• Closure of premises.
• Two years disqualification from catering
• Loss of reputation, income and business profits.

The treatments and advice we give will help to prevent you incurring these penalties.

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'Euro-Guard can help you to avoid these risks along with full written records as proof of these actions.So call us today for a free survey.'

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