More than just an Audit
Written by experienced food safety experts, SALSA is a robust and effective food safety certification scheme appropriate for SME food and drink producers and suppliers. SALSA Approved members operate to a food safety standard that is recognised and accepted across the industry and exceeds the minimum standards expected by enforcement authorities.
We work collaboratively with our members to help them implement an effective food safety system and gain SALSA Approval. Benefits include:
Our extensive library of tools and resources to assist audit preparation.
A professionally qualified team of mentors provides clear and practical advice, not just theoretical answers.
Clause-specific webinars that enable members to develop their understanding in critical areas such as traceability, food defence and pest control.
Discounted bespoke training including HACCP, Allergen Management, Labelling and Food Microbiology.
SALSA promotes an ‘enhanced’ approach to food management which means that we stay head and shoulders above the competition. Our customers can expect the best practices in food preparation and hygiene when they purchase a clootie dumpling from us.
Michele Maddox Owner, Clootie McToot Dumplings
Industry Specific Standards
The SALSA scheme has developed from the original Food & Drink Production audit to provide specific standards in association with leading industry asscociations.
SALSA Food & Drink Production
The SALSA Food and Drink Production Standard reflects both the legal requirements of producers and the enhanced expectations of professional buyers. SALSA certification is only granted to small and micro producers who can demonstrate in an audit that they can produce safe, legal food and drink and are committed to continually implementing the Standard.
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SALSA Brokers, Storage & Distribution
Designed specifically for small and micro food and drink businesses based in the UK, the Brokers, Storage and Distribution (BSD) Standard is especially relevant to local wholesalers, fine food and speciality distributors, and UK food brands that outsource their manufacturing operations.
A dual audit is available for eligible businesses engaged in brokers, storage, and distribution operations and food production.
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SALSA plus Beer in association with Cask Marque
SALSA plus Beer has been developed in association with Cask Marque, to offer small and micro-sized brewers a Standard tailored to the scale and systems of their brewing operation. The Standard includes the SALSA Food and Drink Production audit plus an extensive module on brewing, created by SALSA and Cask Marque.
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SALSA plus Cheese in association with the Specialist Cheese Association
SALSA plus Cheese certification has been developed to offer small and micro cheesemakers a certification standard tailored to the scale and complexities of their operation. The Standard includes the SALSA Food and Drink Production audit plus an extensive module on cheesemaking, created by SALSA and The Specialist Cheesemakers Association.
*In order to be audited against SALSA plus Cheese, your business must be a member of the Specialist Cheesemakers Association.
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Support from the Start
These programmes give new producers and suppliers the time and support to ensure food safety culture is at the forefront of their operation from the start.
SALSA Go!
SALSA Go! helps food and drink producers prepare for SALSA Approval in structured and supported steps. The package offers practical, one-to-one technical support, working directly with your business to ensure the successful implementation of the SALSA standard in preparation for SALSA Certification.
*SALSA Go! does not include an audit. SALSA Approval is only granted to business who subsequently purchase, undertake and pass an audit to the SALSA Standard.
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SALSA Package Extra!
The Extra! includes all the benefits of an Audit Membership plus one day's mentoring with a SALSA mentor. Ideal for businesses who need extra support before their Audit.
This is a cost-effective and time-efficient way to determine clear goals and establish the actions required to be audit ready.
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