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4.1.2 Regulatory Compliance Recent regulations from FDA were issued in Administrative Order 2019- To Include in the IPM Program:
Facilities shall identify all relevant federal and local regulations related to IPM activities to ensure compliance. 0010, has been included in the IPM Program. Department of Health, Administrative
Order No. 2019-0010. Guidelines on the Regulation of Operators of Pest
Control, Certification of Pesticide, Handlers, and Accreditation of Their
Training Providers.
4.1.3 IPM Responsible IPM Responsible identified and trained. Deputy assigned and trained.
Facility Management shall identify a responsible person for the IPM Program. The IPM
Responsible or a designee shall develop a thorough, effective IPM program that meets regulatory
requirements.
4.1.4 Training 1. Overall training already identified in the program. See Induction Training to visitors and contractors
The IPM program shall identify the required training for personnel involved in the program. These requirements Section 6.10 Training
shall be documented and updated upon program results review in the IPM plan. 2. IPM Awareness Training developed by the IPM Resp. already
conducted to all employee
3. Training Materials already
received: (Deployment Training Videos)
4.1.5. Pest Control Operator (PCO) Third-Party Contractor PCO: Chemsol. Technician was trained in PepsiCo Considering to change PCO Technician, needs to undergo Trainings for
Facilities shall identify an internal or external service provider, responsible for developing the IPM IPM e-learning courses and deployment Training Video. IPM
Program jointly with the facility IPM Responsible and for the execution of the IPM plan.
Pest Control Operators shall be appropriately licensed, certified and/or trained, as required by
relevant regulations, and have proved experience servicing food industry, manufacturing and/or
storage and distribution sites.
4.1.6. Contracted Services The contract was renewed due to time limitations. Adjustments to be PCO Liability Insurance still lacking
When facilities identify an external service provider, a signed contract or any alternate service made from the verification visits of the IPM Lead are being documented;
agreement shall be documented detailing the scope of service, to ensure duties and subject for changes for the next issue of the contract.
responsibilities are clearly established for proper execution of activities required by the program,
as well as regulatory compliance.
4.1.7. Scientific Information The materials used as scientific support are mentioned or considered in
The IPM Responsible shall identify recognized sources for support on scientific information and the IPM Program.
new developments, to better understand emerging pest issues and how to address them
effectively.
4.3. Step 2: Determine the Threshold limits Threshold limits was developed in accordance to the 12 months
Action thresholds shall be set by the IPM Responsible jointly with the PCO and shall reflect the monitoring data from Chemsol
site’s pest management objectives.
The threshold limits and their rationale shall be individually determined and documented for
each targeted pest, based on historical data and pest activity trends.
The Pest Management Program shall actively address and drive improvement in pest activity
on an annual basis as indicated by Key Performance indicators.
4.4. Step 3: Determine the IPM Program and Plan IPM Program and Plan was reviewed by IPM Lead during the second
Facilities shall have a documented Integrated Pest Management Program showing how they verification and comment were incorporated on the next revision.
manage effectively to avoid risk of contamination or adulteration of foods from pests, based on
the target pests identified in Step 1. (4.2)
The IPM Program shall demonstrate how facilities comply with requirements derived from this
Standard and its supporting documents, including a documented IPM Plan, monitoring and
control methods, schedules and procedures, a training program for all involved parties,
communication of pest related information to all employees, between others.
The IPM Plan shall be developed in order to manage pest issues or potential risks identified during
the Assessment step, with a proactive approach.
The IPM plan shall be updated on an annual basis or earlier, if required. The annual review shall
consider results from verification activities and be specific for each facility.
The IPM Plan shall include:
• Facility Information: type of foods produced or stored, managed ingredients that may be
vulnerable to pests, processes involved, etc.
• Facility Lay-out: Layout concerns, vulnerable areas, structural issues, upcoming or recent
changes in the structure, surrounding areas concerns, etc.
• Information of the Pests or potential pests identified in the Assessment step: known and
probable pests to affect the site.
• Control Tactics: Establish action plans to address all pest risks (identified on the Assessment
step). These actions may include but are not limited to: Cleaning frequency, Monitoring
devices and activities, Trap installation, Exclusion methods, Building condition improvement,
education, etc.
• Threshold limits for identified pests of concern.
• Training: Determine the training needs for frontline and non-frontline employees to ensure
plan effectiveness. Trainings shall be offered by a subject matter expert or a recognized
organization.
• Performance review: Periodic and annual review of the plan performance shall be
conducted as part the verification activities
4.5. Step 4: Establish Monitoring The monitoring program was included in the IPM program and
Based on the outcome of the Identification and Risk Assessment step, the Pest Management frequency of monitoring was adjusted accordingly.
Program shall include the placement of detectors and/or traps in key locations to identify and
follow up on on-going pest activity.
• The IPM Responsible jointly with the Pest Control Operator (PCO) shall define and
document the monitoring methods and frequencies for each targeted pest in the IPM plan.
• Monitoring devices shall be designed and located so as to prevent potential contamination
of materials, products or facilities.
• Monitoring devices shall be labelled and tracked on a location map. Any changes shall be
immediately updated in the map.
• Food materials shall not be used as an attractant for internal or external monitoring on a
routine basis. If they are used (i.e.: in case of infestation), the material shall not pose a risk
to the facility (i.e.: allergen, microbiological risk, other pests, etc.).
• Monitoring devices shall be in accordance with relevant regulations and used according
manufacturer’s labels or instructions.
• All monitoring activities and results shall be recorded
4.6. Step 5: Establish Corrective Actions %CAPA Completion overall is at 87% %
Corrective actions shall include the following elements to prevent pest activity and conditions Short Term Corrective Actions is at 97% %
that are conducive for pests: Long Term Corrective Action is at 77%
• determine and eliminate the root cause of an issue
• determine the disposition of product which may be impacted
• record the corrective actions that have been taken.
Corrections and corrective actions shall be taken when threshold limits are exceeded.
Root-cause analysis shall be conducted to ensure the cause(s) is (are) properly identified, the
situation is brought back under control, and recurrence is prevented.
Eradication measures shall be put in place immediately after evidence of infestation is reported.
Facilities shall use the most effective and lowest risk control methods, considering the risks to
the product, applicator, people, and environment. Chemical methods are the least preferred
option and their use shall be kept to a minimum.
Treatment with chemical, physical or biological agents shall be carried out without posing a
threat to the safety or suitability of food and ensure regulatory compliance. Pesticide use and
application shall be restricted to trained, licensed or certified (when required) operators and
shall be strictly controlled.
Records of eradication measures, actions taken and corrective actions shall be kept and assessed
for effectiveness.
4.7. Step 6: Establish Verification Procedures First verification in late Apr 2019 (CEB-IPM-TK07). Several gaps were
In addition to monitoring activities, facilities shall have verification procedures in place. The observed. The second verification will be documented by end of Sep
purpose of verification is to ensure the IPM program is effective and IPM activities are being 2019.
executed according to the IPM plan. There are two levels of verification.
The first level of verification evaluates if IPM activities are conducted according to the IPM Plan.
This includes but is not limited to:
• Review of records of PCO activities to ensure IPM plan execution as planned.
• Review of monitoring records to analyze findings, identify trends, if any, review any
changes, conducted on a quarterly basis, as a minimum.
• Review of corrective actions, if applicable.
The second level of verification evaluates if the IPM Program is effective. The criteria for success
are the lack or reduction of pest activity. This includes but is not limited to:
• Annual review of the program, along with trends from current and previous year, as a
minimum.
• Include data from self-inspection findings, internal and external audits, pest sighting logs,
and consumer complaints related to pest activity.
Results of verification activities shall be documented.
4.8. Step 7: Establish Documentation and Record Keeping Documents and Records were included in the IPM Program; as well as ,
IPM documents and records shall be controlled and reviewed to ensure effectiveness, adequate internal & external documents.
levels of protection, storage, retention times and disposal, and easily retrievable when required.
Pepsi - Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
Cebu Plant