New Member Resource - Introducing the New Digital Self-Assessment Checklist!

Keeping on top of food safety systems is one of the most important things a food and drink business can do. But finding the time to step back and review everything. From training records to traceability, it can feel like a big task, especially alongside the demands of a busy production operation.

The new SALSA Self-Assessment Checklist is a digital tool that makes it straightforward to review food safety systems, track progress, and stay audit-ready all year round.

Available exclusively to SALSA members at no extra cost, our new Self-Assessment checklist covers every requirement of the SALSA Standard, allowing members to record current practices, identify gaps, and build an action plan at their own pace. Work is saved automatically (an internet connection is required), so it fits around even the busiest schedule.

Access the Self-Assessment Checklist by logging in to your Member Portal.

What can members use it for?

• First audit preparation - A gap analysis ahead of a first SALSA audit

• Renewal readiness - A structured review in the months leading up to a renewal audit date

• Annual review - A documented annual Food Safety Systems Review, with a printable progress report

• Food Safety Culture - A framework for assigning actions, setting due dates, and tracking continuous improvement

Key features

• Clause-by-clause layout with built-in guidance on requirements and evidence

• Evidence recording with action planning, team assignments, and due dates

• An Action Plan overview bringing all outstanding actions into a single view

• PDF progress reports for management reviews or team briefings

• Completion tracking, with the ability to start a fresh assessment at any time

Confidential by design

Self-assessments are completely private. They are stored securely on the Member Portal and are not checked, reviewed, or accessed by SALSA. Auditors do not see a member’s self-assessment unless the member chooses to share it. It is a tool designed to support food safety management from within the business.

SALSA members can access the Self-Assessment Checklist by logging in to the Member Portal and navigating to the Self-Assessments section.

Not yet a member? The Self-Assessment Checklist is one of several practical tools available exclusively to SALSA members, alongside Interpretation Guides, Tools & Tips, and discounted SALSA training. Find out more at salsafood.co.uk/joinus