EN 16636 is the European standard for DDD services management systems concerning pest control.
The standard was developed and published to professionalize a pest control service in Europe and to protect clients, public health and the environment.
Compliance with EN 16636 will allow DDD service providers to prove that
- They have the necessary competence and technology to provide an appropriate pest control service
- They have a management system that ensures a constant level of quality of service
- They systematically reduce risks to their users and public health
- They systematically reduce potential negative impacts on the environment and animal welfare.
The benefits of the implementation of EN 16636
- It ensures that providers of such services are competent to sell and provide the services they offer,
- It provides the best possible advice on how to prevent pest problems in the client's surrounding (environment);
- It provides effective and efficient services, solving the root cause of the identified problem;
- It provides quality services recognized in Europe and provides safe services that will reduce the risk to customers and the general public and reduce the potential negative impact on the environment and animal welfare at the same time.
The benefits of EN 16636 certification
- Organizations that own the CEPA mark are declared to be the top providers of DDD services.
- CEPA CERTIFIED® Status helps DDD service users to easily identify operators that provide an effective and secure DDD service, in accordance with legal requirements.
- The CEPA mark guarantees to all stakeholders the professionalism in providing DDD services and the right attitude towards the environment and safety at work.
