There are several pieces of legislation which address pests and pest prevention. They affect businesses in the United Kingdom whether they handle food or not.

The major pieces of legislation involved are:

• Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
• Health and Safety at Work (Etc.) Act 1974
• The Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1970
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988
• The Food Safety Act 1990
• The EEC Food Hygiene Directive 1993

 

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