No & Low Alcohol Beer: Quality & Food Safety Guidance
As consumer demand for no and low alcohol beer continues to grow, many breweries are exploring opportunities in this category. However, producing lower strength beer can present unique technical and microbiological challenges, making robust quality and food safety practices essential.
Developed jointly by SALSA and the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), this guidance provides practical information to support micro and SME breweries in the UK and Ireland.
The guidance covers:
UK definitions for alcohol-free and low alcohol beer
The regulatory framework for selling no and low alcohol products
Food hygiene requirements that apply to all beer
Key quality and safety considerations when preparing packaged beer for release to trade
This document is intended as a practical resource for brewers and provides helpful advice to support high-quality standards. Use of the guidance is voluntary and not a requirement of SALSA Certification.
