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22 March 2013
HSE release summary of responses for Risk Mitigation Measures
The HSE consulted industry on our views regarding their proposals for SGARs. The summary of responses is now available here. . More
16 January 2014
Waste Carrier Registration – this affects you!
Any companies removing waste from sites (even small amounts of spent bait, UV tubes or packaging) must register with the Government.. More
08 August 2014
New BPCA Code of Best Practice on Pesticide Waste
BPCA has produced a new Code of Best Practice on Pesticide Waste. This new document has been produced to address the crackdown on the pest control sector by UK regulators.. More
17 September 2014
Natural England Board determines outcome of General Licences Consultation
Over recent months Natural England has held a wide-ranging consultation to seek views on potential adjustments to General Licences for protected species which are periodically reviewed. . More
24 November 2015
Fumigation Qualification: Joint HSE-Industry Statement
Regulatory requirements for the use of professional plant protection products require users to hold a specified certificate (demonstrating sufficient knowledge of safe and sustainable use) issued by an officially designated awarding body.. More
18 May 2016
HSE launches searchable database of UK approved rodenticides
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have announced that over 250 rodenticide products have been authorised for use under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime.. More
14 July 2016
CEPA certification represents secure standard moving forward
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has now supported 40 pest control companies to achieve CEPA Certification in the last 12 months. . More
Updated zoonotic disease guidelines publishes
Guidelines for the Investigation of Zoonotic Disease (non-foodborne) in England and Wales (Version 2),. More
22 August 2016
BPCA reviews Waste Code of Best Practice
BPCA is currently undergoing a review of the existing Pesticide Waste Code of Best Practice, written by BPCA for the benefit of the whole sector. . More
07 September 2016
BPCA publishes Certificate of Pest Control Compliance
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has produced and published a Pest Control Compliance Certificate for end users to display in their business premises.. More
12 September 2016
No certification, no sale of rodenticides from 1 October
From 1 October farmers, gamekeepers, pest controllers and their employees buying professional rodenticide packs for use outdoors will need to show either an approved certificate of competence or document confirming membership of an approved farm a.... More