EN 16636 Certification - Pest Management and Control

Pest management and control services - Requirements and skills


The new European standard represents the first standard dedicated to Disinfestation and Deratization Organizations, aimed at promoting and enhancing the skills of operators in the sector and Pest Management services.

The standard responds to the needs, in the European context, of increasing the safety of Pest Control activities and supporting the professionalism of the operators in the sector in order to protect consumers, the environment, animals and goods.

The high professionalism and sustainable management in accordance with the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), key points of the standard, coincide with the needs of the agri-food and related sector (e.g. Food Contact Material) to acquire a pest control and rat extermination service aimed at satisfying, effectively and efficiently, the requests of the Supervisory Authorities, Retailers (e.g. BRC, IFS, BRC IOP, etc.) and Stakeholders in general. Furthermore, the standard may be required for participation in calls for tender as a qualifying prerequisite for companies.

CSI is a body authorized to issue certificates with the CEPA Certified® logo, as a signatory of the Italian agreement with ANID (National Association of Disinfestation Companies) recognized at European level by CEPA (Confederation of European Pest Management Associations).

 Examination of the application and documentation sent by the Company, listed in the "Special rules" specific to the product to be certified. Any deficiencies and significant deviations from the requirements, found at this stage, will be communicated so that the appropriate changes can be introduced before the assessment visit is carried out. Upon request, CSI will appoint an inspector to visit the organisation to verify the conformity of the product, process or service. If the results of the visit include non-conformities or observations, a corrective action plan will be required to meet the requirements for the issue of the product certificate. After all the non-conformities that may have emerged from the assessment visit have been passed, and after the positive outcome of the laboratory tests, certification will be granted. The issue of the certificate will be followed by surveillance visits to verify that compliance is being maintained. The frequency of surveillance visits and laboratory tests, if any, is fixed by the special rules applicable. The certification shall have the validity defined in the specific special rules, on expiry the contract shall be deemed to be tacitly renewed unless terminated by one of the two contracting parties 4 (four) months before the expiry date. Tool to certify, though an official recognized third-party body endorsement, that the company is compliant to the requirement... Tool to certify the capability of an organization to gain and maintain steadily, service standard declared to the public... Formal act of a third-party body that certify the conformity of the product technical reference documents, marketing deed to enhance and diversify the product... For years the training offered by IMQ group represented a point of reference for professional development and the update of freelance and employees. Second and third-party, inspections and testing: expert auditors capable to understand the situation of the company...