AIB Changes 2009 Inspection Standards
11/24/2009
AIB Changes 2009 Inspection Standards
The American Institute of Baking International (AIB) has made significant changes to its 2009 standards for inspection. Schendel recently hosted a training seminar for our food grade clients with Al St. Cyr, AIB’s Head of Food Safety Education. St. Cyr did a great job outlining AIB changes related to pest management programs, and I thought it would be helpful to summarize some of his comments here. Since this is just a general overview, you should contact us directly if you have specific questions or concerns about the pest management program in your inspected facility.
Facility Assessment
Critical Requirements:
* Personnel conduct an annual assessment of the facility, evaluating all areas inside and outside.
* Assessment Results and Corrective Actions are documented and used to develop and update the IPM Program.
* Assessments are conducted by trained IPM personnel, either from the pest management provider or provided from within the facility
Signed Contracts
The following are added contract requirements:
* Facility name
* Facility contact person
* Frequency of services
* Description of contracted services and how they will be completed
* Term of the contract
* Equipment and material storage specifications, where applicable
* Scope of emergency service calls
* Service records to be maintained
* Requirement to notify facility of any changes in service or materials used
Credentials and Competencies
Critical Requirements:
* Applicators provide verification of GMP training.
* The facility maintains a current copy of the pest management company license issued by the appropriate government body, if required.
Exterior Rodent Monitoring Devices
Critical Requirements:
* All exterior monitoring devices are inspected at least monthly. These devices are to be checked more often when activity levels increase.
Interior Rodent Monitoring Devices
Critical Requirements:
Based on the detailed facility survey, interior monitoring devices are placed in sensitive areas specific to the rodent species, and other areas of pest activity, including:
* Incoming materials warehouses or primary storage areas for raw materials
* Maintenance areas with exterior access
* Staging areas where materials are placed after delivery from the warehouse
* Finished product warehouse areas
* Areas with the potential for rodent access due to traffic patterns or activities that take place
* Overhead areas when roof rat activity is evident or likely
* High traffic areas
* Both sides of doors that open to the exterior of the facility
Pheromone Monitoring Devices
Minor Requirement:
* Facilities that handle materials prone to stored product infestations (e.g., grains, cereals, spices, or herbs) implement a comprehensive pheromone monitoring program.
Critical Requirement:
* Pheromone monitoring devices are installed according to label requirements.
* Pheromone monitoring devices are inspected on a defined frequency.
The facility documents the types and quantities of insects found during device inspections and uses the information to identify and eliminate the source of activity.