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COMPLIANCE WITH AUDITS MSL Solution Providers is advising companies to validate cleaning performance to ensure healthier living conditions.
Regulatory and microbiological testing house, MSL Solution Providers, is calling on landlords, councils, housing associations, and facilities management companies to proactively engage in comprehensive cleaning audits to ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law.
This legislation, which came into effect in January 2024 as part of the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, is extending to the private rented sector and is widely expected to be enforced with the upcoming Renters' Reform Bill in March 2025. It mandates that landlords must address health hazards, including damp and mould, within specified timeframes to ensure healthy living conditions. Failure to comply will result in enforcement action initiated by tenants through the courts.
MSL’s innovative CleanSure Hygiene Auditing Solution enables
NEW INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR APPOINTED TO AUDIT CHSA
ACCREDITATION SCHEMES The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association has appointed a new Independent Inspector of its highly regarded Accreditation Schemes: David Luffman begins in March 2025. For three months David will work alongside the current Inspector, Martin Yates, who retires at the end of June 2025.
The CHSA’s Accreditation Schemes for Manufacturers of Soft Tissue, Plastic Sacks, Cotton Mops and Cleaning Chemicals and for Distributors mean buyers of these products can be certain they get what they pay for. ‘What’s on the box is what’s in the box.’ The credibility of the Schemes is underpinned by the auditing process, conducted by the Inspector. The Inspector audits each member according to the Manufacturing Standard and Technical Regulations of each Scheme, independent of influence from the CHSA’s Governing Council.
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landlords and facilities managers to ensure that their rental properties are hygienically clean and safe, and that correct cleaning protocols are being followed. Quick, reliable, and effective, the service includes swabbing surfaces around the property for microbiological testing by post, leveraging the company’s extensive microbiology and industrial hygiene expertise.
The process is straightforward, with a report being issued within three to five days of swabs being received. Alongside the results, the client receives a bespoke set of recommendations to help them stay ahead of any potential hygiene problems.
Peter Thistlethwaite, Technical Manager at MSL Solution Providers, commented: “By having professional cleaning services audited, landlords and property managers can not only adhere to these new regulations but also significantly improve living conditions for their tenants. No one should experience what Awaab went through. Auditing is a crucial step to ensure that properties meet the necessary standards, proving that they are clean, safe, and healthy for all tenants. Our CleanSure service is a quick, reliable, and effective way to achieve this.”
MSL’s in-house microbiology and virology labs provide a range of standard tests, including efficacy testing against bacteria, fungi, spores, viruses, mycobacteria, legionella, and algae. The majority of its testing, including biocidal and virology testing, is accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.
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are getting product that is fit for purpose and not short on count, or dimensions. It was an opportunity not to be missed.”
David Luffman is an experienced quality and technical manager whose track record includes working in the soft tissue and plastics sectors, most recently working as product development manager at Essity. He is taking over the role from Martin Yates. Martin has served the CHSA for 11 years, playing a pivotal role in building and maintaining the credibility and value of the Association’s Accreditation Schemes.
Explaining why he has taken on the role, David said: “As a product and quality professional working in the sector I understand the value of the CHSA and the importance of the Accreditation Schemes to buyers of cleaning and hygiene products. The Schemes give them the confidence they
Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the CHSA said: “We are delighted David has taken up the role and will be working to make sure our members continue to comply with the specifications of our Schemes. He knows the market and understands the issues and so is well placed to help us continue to evolve the Schemes to meet new market challenges.
“Martin Yates has made an incredibly important contribution to the CHSA. He has been instrumental in helping members maintain standards in our industry. We are grateful he will work alongside David during the handover period. It means our Accreditation Schemes will continue to offer buyers the confidence they need, uninterrupted. Our Standards, Your Guarantee.”
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