Independent Pest Audits for Compliance and Confidence

Objective, expert inspections to safeguard your business.

Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy (KIPC) delivers unbiased pest management audits and inspections across the UK and internationally. Our audits meet BRCGS and retailer requirements, providing forensic assessments of pest management effectiveness. With over two decades of experience, we help businesses improve contractor performance, reduce risk, and maintain compliance with food safety standards.

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Fulfil BRCGS and retailer pest requirements
Identify root causes of infestations and non-conformities
Improve pest contractor performance
Provide unbiased, commercially independent recommendations

Our audits include:

- Full site inspection and documentation review

- Assessment of pest management contractor’s service quality

- Spot checks on monitoring and management measures

- Quantitative performance scoring and RAG-rated reports

- Prioritised recommendations for improvement

Types of Audits:

- Contracted inspections (annual or bi-annual)

- Troubleshooting audits for persistent issues

- Overseas audits for global operations

Agree scope and schedule

Conduct inspection and documentation review

Deliver detailed report with performance scoring

Provide recommendations and ongoing support

Objective, unbiased assessments

Enhanced due diligence and compliance protection

Improved contractor performance and cost efficiency

Detailed, visual reports with actionable insights

Who We Work With

Supporting Businesses Across Multiple Sectors

- Food manufacturing and processing

- Warehouse & distribution

- Retail and hospitality

- Heritage sites and museums

- Pharmaceutical and property management

Are independent audits required by BRCGS?

Yes. In-depth pest management inspections are a requirement of the BRC Global Food Safety Standard.

How often should audits be conducted?

Typically annual or bi-annual, depending on retailer and scheme requirements.

Can audits replace contractor inspections?

Yes. Our independent audits can substitute for technical inspections provided by pest management contractors.

Related training courses

Essential Pest Awareness

Entry-level, one-hour e‑learning covering pest threats, entry methods, survival, and individual roles in IPM; includes short assessment and automatic certificate.

Managing your pest control contract

Our Pest Management consultants provide support to food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, hospitality, retail, foodservice, museums, heritage and property management companies and organisations throughout the UK and Europe.

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