DirectorSafer Food Scores give us the confidence that risks are identified, standards are maintained and our teams are properly supported.
We have worked with members of the team for over 20 years, and they continue to deliver practical training, clear documentation and straightforward advice that works in day-to-day operations.
Their 6-monthly audits help us maintain high standards across our sites, and they are always professional, responsive and knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with and highly recommended.
SALSA accreditation provides great opportunities to gain new customers and expand into new markets
What is SALSA food accreditation?
SALSA accreditation (Small and Local Supplier Approval) is an independent food safety accreditation. A properly conducted SALSA audit is recognised by supermarkets and large organisations as proof that high food safety standards are in place and that a food company is safe to supply. SALSA food accreditation provides businesses with a great opportunity to gain new customers and expand into new markets. SALSA food accreditation is a flexible and less onerous food safety standard than BRC Global (now BRCGS). It is available to small & and micro businesses typically employing 5-50 full-time staff.
How to obtain SALSA Food Accreditation
- Assemble HACCP (hazard analysis & critical control points) team
- Devise HACCP plans for each food product or product group
- Develop comprehensive food safety pre-requisite programmes
- Arrange food sampling, water sampling and surface swabbing
- Carry out a gap analysis against the latest SALSA Food Standard
- Introduce additional controls if required
- Fully implement your food safety management system
- Join SALSA and book a SALSA auditor to determine approval
- If SALSA audit successful, SALSA certification is awarded
How we can help you
We mentor food manufacturers and central production kitchens to achieve SALSA food accreditation. We meet with you to gather information to better understand your operation and priorities, and carry out a gap analysis against the latest SALSA Food Standard. An action plan is provided detailing what you need to do to gain SALSA food accreditation. If required, we train your HACCP teams in HACCP principles, devise your HACCP plans and food safety pre-requisite programmes, arrange food sampling, water sampling, surface swabbing, shelf-life testing and interpret lab test reports for you. We book and attend the SALSA food audit to assist and once SALSA food certification is obtained, we can visit you regularly to make sure that standards are upheld.
Client testimonials
General Manager The Stafford LondonThe Stafford is one of London’s most historic and quintessentially English five-star hotels. Our teams provide unrivalled levels of service and expect our suppliers to do the same. Safer Food Scores have not disappointed.
The team at Safer Food Scores visit regularly to support and coach our chefs and to keep us up-to-date with new legislation and guidance. They have developed an easy to use food safety management system that is primary authority assured. This means that local environmental health officers and our guests can be confident that it will achieve high standards of food safety, and we can be confident that we will receive fair and consistent enforcement.
Safer Food Scores are always on hand with honest and easy to understand advice and I would be happy to recommend their services.
Regional Director Pentahotels UKSafer Food Scores have helped us identify risks, stay compliant and achieve maximum hygiene ratings across all of our sites.
Over the past four years, they have supported us in implementing food safety and health & safety management systems, providing practical guidance, clear recommendations and a thorough audit process.
Their team are knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with, and we would highly recommend them to any business looking for expert support in food safety and health & safety.
