Learn how to identify food moths in flour and cereals, which foods should be discarded and how to stop the infestation from spreading.

Learn how to identify rat droppings, assess signs of rodent activity and act quickly to protect food safety in your establishment.

Learn how to identify German cockroaches, why they appear in commercial kitchens and how to prevent infestations in restaurants and other food businesses.

Learn the difference between preventive pest control and corrective treatment, when each approach is needed and how the right programme can help reduce the risk of future infestations.

Learn when thermometers should be calibrated, how food temperatures should be monitored and which HACCP records should be retained, based on DGAV technical guidance made available by ASAE.

ASAE's Operation Clean Table resulted in the suspension of 183 food businesses across Portugal. Discover the key lessons for restaurants and how HACCP and preventive pest control help maintain food safety and legal complianc

Learn how to identify food moth infestations, prevent contamination in restaurants and food storage areas, and protect food safety and HACCP compliance.

Discover why ants appear in restaurants, how they enter food premises and the most effective methods to prevent infestations and protect food safety.

Discover why flies appear in restaurants, the food safety risks they pose, and the most effective methods to prevent infestations and protect your business.

What Has Changed and What Businesses Need to Know Since 14 June 2026, new European honey labelling rules have come into force, introducing stricter requirements regarding the declaration of the product's origin. The changes a

Finding signs of rats in a restaurant is one of the most concerning situations for any food business owner. In addition to the risks to public health, the presence of rodents can compromise food safety, affect HACCP audits an

Found a cockroach in your kitchen? Learn why cockroaches appear, the risks they pose to food safety and HACCP compliance, and how to prevent infestations.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is now recognised as the most effective approach for preventing and controlling infestations in restaurants, cafés, bakeries, hotels, supermarkets and other food-related businesses.

Learn the legal requirements for allergen management in Portugal and how restaurants can integrate allergen control into HACCP procedures.

Physical pest control is one of the most commonly used methods for preventing and monitoring infestations in restaurants, hotels and food businesses. This method uses traps, physical barriers and mechanical devices to...

With the arrival of summer comes the famous sardine season in Portugal. Restaurants, summer festivals and outdoor dining areas significantly increase the consumption of fresh fish, especially grilled sardines. However, high

Chemical control is one of the most effective methods in pest control within professional environments, especially in the restaurant sector. This method relies on the controlled use of biocides to eliminate or reduce populati

Pest control is an essential element in preventing and managing pests in restaurants, hotels and food businesses. An effective programme helps eliminate risks, ensure food safety and comply with HACCP Algarve requirements.

Cockroaches and Rats in Restaurants. Waste management is one of the fundamental pillars of food safety in the restaurant sector. Poor waste handling can attract pests such as cockroaches, rats and flies, compromising...

The disinfection of fruits and vegetables is a fundamental procedure to ensure food safety in restaurants, cafés and food businesses. These products are often consumed raw or minimally processed, which increases the risk...