New Standard Issues 2026

SALSA Standards are changing. From the 1st June 2026, new issues of all four SALSA Standards are now available. From the 1st September 2026, all SALSA audits will be conducted against these new issues.

The new issues keep SALSA aligned with the latest legislation, evolving best practice, and buyer expectations.

1st September 2026

From the 1st September 2026, all SALSA audits will be conducted against the new issues. The earlier you start preparing, the more confident you will feel at the audit.

Watch our ‘Guide to the new SALSA Standards Issues’. It explains the key changes across all four SALSA Standards, why they’ve been updated, and exactly how to prepare.

Download the new Standard Issues here

SALSA Food & Drink Production Issue 7

A robust food safety standard for small food and drink producers, operating from a commercial kitchen.

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SALSA Brokers, Storage & Distribution Issue 2

A comprehensive Standard for small businesses that place products on the market they have procured or taken title to but have not manufactured.

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SALSA plus Beer Issue 5

In association with Cask Marque, the Standard offers small breweries food safety certification tailored to the scale and systems of their operation.

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SALSA plus Cheese Issue 7

A tailored food safety standard for small cheesemakers, including specific modules written by the Specialist Cheesemakers Association.

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Find Out More

We are running four Standard webinars in June to give you a detailed picture of how each Standard has changed:

• Food & Drink Production - Tuesday 23 June, 10am BOOK HERE
• Brokers, Storage & Distribution - Tuesday 23 June, 1pm BOOK HERE
• SALSA plus Cheese - Wednesday 24 June, 10am BOOK HERE
• SALSA plus Beer - Wednesday 24 June, 1pm BOOK HERE

You can also join the drop-in Q&A sessions in July and August to have your questions answered directly by the SALSA team. Check this website and our social media for dates to book.

Start Preparing Now / Get Audit Ready

There are many resources available to support your transition to the new Standard issues. SALSA members have access to exclusive support resources via their membership portal.

Summary of Changes (Everyone)
An overview of what's new across the standard.

Preparing for the Changes - A Member Guide (Members Only) View Member Area
A detailed explanation of the changes, with practical advice on how to adapt your food safety management system.

Interpretation Guide (Members Only) View Member Area
Detailed, clause-by-clause guidance for every requirement in the new issue.

Self Assessment Checklist (Members Only) View Member Area
Work through the new issue of the Standard section by section. A structured tool to help you identify what needs updating before your next audit.