Latest News from BPCA

07 February 2022

UKAS ISO accreditation for Contego Response

PRESS RELEASE

BPCA member Contego are pleased to announce they have achieved UKAS ISO certification across three standards: Quality (ISO 9001), Health and Safety (ISO 45001), and Environmental Management (ISO 14001).

UKAS ISO accreditation for Contego Response

Organisations that hold an ISO 9001 certificate are recognised in the UK and internationally for high quality in the way that their business is managed.

ISO 45001 is an international standard for health and safety at work developed by national and international standards committees independent of government.

ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.

Auditors who visited Contego for a six-day long audit process commented on the excellent standard of work and congratulated the team, certifying the company with zero non-conformances.

Paul Guthrie, Fleet and Compliance Manager, said:

"We’re proud of our reputation for putting our customers first, looking after our people, and having some impressive environmental credentials. That’s why we are beyond delighted to announce that we are now UKAS ISO certified across three standards." 

"The team has worked super hard to meet the standards and the audit process was quite arduous, but we knew we were in good shape. We know that this accreditation will bring so many benefits." 

We’re proud of our reputation for putting our customers first, looking after our people, and having some impressive environmental credentials.

Paul Guthrie, Contego

He continued, "It will give customers the confidence that we are committed to delivering a quality service and putting them first. It will show our team that we care about their safety and wellbeing, and we want Contego to be a great place to work.

"It will allow us to demonstrate to customers and employees alike that we are a company that takes our environmental impact seriously. We know this is becoming more important than ever in the business world and the wider world. 

"From day one, we wanted Contego to be a company that turned pest control on its head, and our commitment to continuous development through accreditation is a huge part of the plan."

GOT NEWS TO SHARE?

If you have a story to share with the industry, get in touch.

hello@bpca.org.uk

Source: Contego press release

Highlights View all news

29 January 2026

Latest news

Have your say on the new Level 4 pest management qualification

The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.

Read more

27 January 2026

Latest news

BPCA submits evidence on Decent Homes Standard (Northern Ireland)

BPCA is taking the fight against pests in rented properties to Northern Ireland, responding to proposals to update the Decent Homes Standard, which applies to social housing.

Read more

08 January 2026

Latest news

Glue trap sales changes can move forward after committee backs regulations

The Draft United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Exclusions from Market Access Principles: Glue Traps) Regulations 2025 cleared an important hurdle yesterday.

Read more
Latest View all news

29 January 2026

Latest news

BPCA launches new member benefit with Insectram

BPCA has launched a new member benefit in partnership with Insectram, giving members exclusive discounts and hands-on support with a digital platform built specifically for professional pest management businesses.

Read more

29 January 2026

Latest news

Have your say on the new Level 4 pest management qualification

The professional pest management industry is entering a key period of change. As standards rise, the need for a clear, credible and practical career pathway has never been more important.

Read more

28 January 2026

Latest news

Free government AI training opens up for everyone

The UK government has announced a major expansion of its AI Skills Boost programme , making free, practical AI training available to every adult in the country.

Read more