SALSA Brokers, Storage & Distribution
A Standard for brokers, storage, and distribution for small businesses that place products on the market that they have acquired or taken title to but have not manufactured.
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.
View Brokers, Storage & Distribution Standard (Issue 1)What's Included
Tools & Tips
A library of practical instruction for meeting SALSA’s requirements with worked examples and templates.
Interpretation Guide
For all requirements in the Standard.
The Audit
A pre-arranged audit with a SALSA Auditor.
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Including HACCP, Food Labelling, Allergen Management and much more.
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Mentoring Support
SALSA Mentors are highly qualified, experienced professionals who are experts in their field.
Requirements
Located in the UK
Company procures finished food and drink products for trade
Products are always fully enclosed or wrapped
Classed as an SME (less than 50 employees and less than £50million turnover)
Cost
The annual cost of the audit package is £763 (ex VAT)
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Additional information
Extra charges apply for various Member account services, including the Travel Expense Contribution which applies to UK Highlands and Islands and may also apply to other locations. SALSA Operations will advise if a Travel Expense Contribution is required for your business.
Audit scheduling window restrictions apply to audits on UK islands (please contact SALSA Operations for details of audit window timings). Standard Travel Expense Contribution applies for audits within audit windows on UK islands. Further travel expenses may be required for audits outside of audit scheduling windows. Please contact SALSA Operations for details of charges for other account services.
Prices from 1st January 2024 and are subject to VAT.
