Salsa course for producers 2025

Overview

Salsa Course for Producers

Developed by experienced food safety experts, SALSA is a robust and effective food safety certification scheme which is appropriate for smaller food producers and suppliers.

SALSA approval is only granted to suppliers who are able to demonstrate to an auditor that they are able to produce and supply safe and legal food and are committed to continually meeting the requirements of the SALSA standard.

SALSA is a non-profit making joint venture by The Food & Drink Federation, NFU and UK Hospitality, three of the main trade associations representing the UK Food Chain. The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) monitors the delivery of the Scheme on behalf of the owner, SALSA Scheme Ltd, which is made up of representatives from these three trade associations. IFST also runs the professional register that verifies the competence of SALSA Auditors.

SALSA's Purpose: To provide affordable food safety certification and support for small and micro businesses in the United Kingdom.

Why your views matter

This course is offered to members of Taste Ards and North Down food and drink network only.    

Members should take on this course if they are prepared  to commit to the course, It is one full day, every three week.

Benefits

Suppliers become members of the scheme by purchasing a membership package. This package covers both annual membership and their site audit by a SALSA-approved auditor.

As members, suppliers receive a range of benefits:

Access to an extensive library of tools and resources, designed specifically to assist a business in its audit preparation and meeting the SALSA Standard.

Access to mentoring support from our cohort of professionally qualified and trained mentors.

Discount membership rate for SALSA training courses.

A company profile which is immediately visible to regional, national and international buyers through the SALSA Directory.

Once members have been audited to ensure they are meeting the SALSA Standard, they receive a food safety certificate, that is available to view on the SALSA Directory.