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THE IMPORTANCE OF PEST CONTROL AND FOOD HYGIENE


Pest control is imperative when dealing with food production, as part of the food hygiene regulations 2006 adequate procedures to control pests must be in place.


The exclusion of pests must be achieved by proofing where pests can enter and installing insect screens where applicable. Pelsis produces insect screens for windows, traditional doors and bespoke screens for the food industry.


Restriction of food, water and breeding sites are simple steps that help to maintain a pest free environment. This is achieved through cleaning and maintenance of the building fabric.


Monitoring is required on a regular basis to prevent food borne illnesses, product contamination, product recalls, damage to reputation, and fines. Regular surveys by a competent person


A MAJOR ADVANCEMENT


IN FIRE SAFETY The Crompton 240 is the first fire door on the market manufactured entirely without potentially flammable materials. Traditional fire doors often utilise cardboard honeycomb and polyurethane glue, which can ignite and contribute to the spread of fire. In contrast, the Crompton 240 features a robust stiffened-steel core, ensuring unparalleled fire resistance and safety.


Proven performance under extreme conditions


During rigorous testing, the Crompton 240 consistently delivered four hours of proven fire integrity (BSEN 1723-1: 2023), making it an ideal choice for high-risk environments such as airports, railway stations, nuclear-licensed sites, hospitals, and data centers. The doorset demonstrated no integrity failures beyond 240 minutes across five


separate tests, offering total reassurance in the event of a fire.


A commitment to innovation and safety


Mike Jenkinson, Managing Director of Booth Industries, emphasised the significance of this development: "We’re excited to bring this new door to the market, which is the result of significant investment in research


forms part of food producers/ vendors due diligence and can be used as a defence if and offence has been committed.


Pelsis has developed digital artificial intelligent insect light traps (ILTs), allowing real time monitoring enabling business to make critical decisions swiftly protecting food and producer. ILTs not only catch insects, they also provide an insight into the insect population numbers and breeding sites that may have developed within a site.


Sourcing raw materials from reputable suppliers, quality control checks forming part of a HACCP system, good stock rotation (FIFO or first in first out) is also required to prevent pests being introduced into site or proliferating within stored raw materials.


Digital monitors for rodents are proving to be integral tool in the food industry. Pest control officers (PCOs) can deploy them in food production sites to provide


real time data and alert PCOs when pest ingress a occurs. The data also provides the locality, allowing corrective measures to be implemented. Traditionally monitors are checked periodically (every six weeks); within that time, the rodent will have possibly contaminated a large area of the premises, damaged stock, and building fabrication.


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and development over the last 12 months and addresses a critical safety concern identified during rigorous testing. Traditional steel doors with cardboard honeycomb cores have been widely used across the industry, but our investigations revealed a potential fire hazard associated with this design. As a company known for market-leading products, we took decisive action to prioritise safety and develop a superior solution."


Sustainable and durable design


The Crompton 240 is not only a leap forward in safety but also in sustainability. It is fully recyclable and constructed from high-quality 1.5mm steel, with options for Zintec or 316 Stainless Steel to enhance corrosion resistance and longevity. Additionally, E240-certified glazing can be included, providing visibility while maintaining fire integrity.


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