CHTMAG.COM INDUSTRY INSIGHT NEWS LABEL CHANGES TO ALL RODENTICIDES MITIE’S CLEANING BUSINESS APPOINTS NEW REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF LONDON Martin Fitch has been appointed the new London regional director of JUNE 2016 5 CLEANING HYGIENE TODAY Mitie’s Clean Environments business. Fitch has over 20 years’ experience in the support services industry, most recently with Interserve’s acquisition of Lancasters in London. In his new role, his focus will be to expand Mitie’s London portfolio, building on his wealth of experience in contract retention, key account wins, and team development. Commenting on his appointment, Fitch said: “I‘m thrilled to be part of the Mitie team in London. The majority of my career has been spent delivering premium service solutions to the professional service sector, and I’m looking forward to continuing this approach at Mitie during very exciting times.” Bob Forsyth, managing director of Mitie’s Security and Clean Environments businesses added: “Martin will be a real asset to our team. His experience, coupled with our technology-led developments, will give our clients the peace of mind that we are the expert cleaning partner they need.” Pest controllers are being reminded that all product labels of ‘Second Generation Anti-coagulant Rodenticides’ (SGAR’s) will need to be revised this year, in line with CRRU (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use). Product labels will include a new ‘stewardship phrase’ stating that it can only be applied by certified individuals, who are able to demonstrate compliance with UK rodenticide stewardship. Bayer has amended all labels for its entire range of second generation rodenticide products. Four products that make up the Bayer Rodilon range will all come to the market at the same time with this stewardship message, during July. Richard Moseley, technical manager, Bayer, commented: “We know our products are essential to rodent control but we understand the need to address the wider environmental impact, in an industry led solution to responsible rodenticide use. “We work very closely with CRRU and our commitment to rodenticide stewardship is crucial to ensuring that our products are used in the most responsible way possible.” As of 31 March 2017 it will be illegal to use old label products. The move has been welcomed by the British Cleaning Council (BCC) however, it says the fines should be even higher. BPCA ELECTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT James Ostler, director and owner of Positive Environmental has been elected as vice president of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Ostler has been actively engaged with the BPCA since launching his pest control company in 2010; he has been a Board member since 2013, including two years as chair of the Servicing Committee. Commenting on his new role within the association, Ostler said: “I am delighted that my colleagues have the confidence in me to fulfil the vice presidents’ role and look forward to the exciting challenges ahead. There is a strong drive to increase professionalism in the industry; my experience as a chartered environmental health practitioner will certainly help to move this forward.” The British Pest Control Association is the leading UK trade association representing those organisations with a professional interest in the eradication of public health pests. A not-for-profit organisation, it acts in the interests of its members and on behalf of the pest management industry within the UK. Paul Rodman, president of the Association said: “The provision of pest control services to a professional standard can be an area which is overlooked, yet the economies of inadequate pest control can be catastrophic. The BPCA places great importance on promoting the highest standards of professionalism within the industry. “We are absolutely delighted to welcome James as vice president of the BPCA; he has a wealth of experience and a real enthusiasm to make a difference.”
Cleaning & Hygiene Today June 2016
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