Costs
Written by experienced food safety experts, SALSA is a robust and effective food safety certification scheme appropriate for SME food and drink producers and suppliers. SALSA Approved members operate to a food safety standard that is recognised and accepted across the industry and exceeds the minimum standards expected by enforcement authorities.
We work collaboratively with our members to help them implement an effective food safety system and gain SALSA Approval. Benefits include:
Our extensive library of tools and resources to assist audit preparation.
A professionally qualified team of mentors provides clear and practical advice, not just theoretical answers.
Clause-specific webinars that enable members to develop their understanding in critical areas such as traceability, food defence and pest control.
Discounted bespoke training including HACCP, Allergen Management, Labelling and Food Microbiology.
The annual costs associated in gaining SALSA Approval are:
SALSA Membership Packages
| Food & Drink Production The original SALSA food safety standard for small UK-based, food and drink producers. This membership package includes access to SALSA resources along with a SALSA Audit, to be taken within one year. Learn more |
£800 + VAT |
| Food & Drink Production Extra! Extra! includes all the benefits of a Food & Drink Production Membership Package plus one day's mentoring with a SALSA mentor. Ideal for first time members. Learn more |
£1325 + VAT |
| Brokers, Storage and Distribution A Standard for small brokers, storage, and distribution businesses that place products on the market that they have acquired or taken title to but have not manufactured. This membership package includes access to SALSA resources along with a SALSA Audit, to be taken within one year. A dual audit is available for eligible businesses engaged in brokers, storage, and distribution operations and food production. Learn more |
£800 + VAT |
| Brokers, Storage and Distribution Extra! Extra! includes all the benefits of a SALSA Brokers, Storage and Distribution Membership Package plus one day's mentoring with a SALSA mentor. Ideal for first time members. A dual audit is available for eligible businesses engaged in brokers, storage, and distribution operations and food production. Learn more |
£1325 + VAT |
SALSA plus Options
| SALSA plus Beer Developed in association with Cask Marque, to offer small and micro-sized brewers a Standard tailored to the scale and structure of their operation. The Audit is undertaken by a specially trained auditor with extensive experience of the brewing industry. This membership package includes access to SALSA resources along with a SALSA Audit, to be taken within one year. *Brewers who are members of the BFBi Feed Assurance Scheme can have one audit to cover both schemes. Please add this as a free option at checkout. Learn more |
£930 + VAT |
| SALSA plus Beer Extra! Extra! includes all the benefits of a SALSA plus Beer Membership Package plus one day's mentoring with a SALSA mentor. Ideal for first time members. *Brewers who are members of the BFBi Feed Assurance Scheme can have one audit to cover both schemes. Please add this as a free option at checkout. Learn more |
£1455 + VAT |
| SALSA plus Cheese A tailored Standard for small cheesemakers that includes specific modules written by the Specialist Cheesemakers Association (SCA). The audits are undertaken by specially trained auditors with extensive experience of the dairy industry. This membership package includes access to SALSA resources along with a SALSA Audit, to be taken within one year. *In order to be audited against SALSA plus Cheese, your business must have the most up to date copy of the Specialist Cheesemakers Association's Assured Code of Practice. It contains additional technical guidance and is free to SCA Members. *Auditor travel expenses are not included and should be agreed directly with your auditor in advance. Learn more |
£975 + VAT |
Support from the Start
| SALSA Go! SALSA Go! helps food and drink producers prepare for SALSA Approval in structured and supported steps. The package offers practical, one-to-one technical support, working directly with your business to ensure the successful implementation of the SALSA Standard in preparation for SALSA Certification. This membership package includes access to SALSA resources for one year. *SALSA Go! does not include an audit. SALSA Approval is only granted to businesses who subsequently purchase and undertake a successful audit. Learn more |
£800 + VAT |
| SALSA Go! Extra! Extra! includes all the benefits of a SALSA Go! Membership Package plus one Extra! day of mentoring with a SALSA mentor. *SALSA Go! does not include an audit. SALSA Approval is only granted to businesses who subsequently purchase and undertake a successful audit. Learn more |
£1345 + VAT |
Other charges
| Travel Expense Contribution Travel Expense Contribution applies to UK Highlands and Islands. May also apply to other locations – SALSA Operations will advise if a Travel Expense Contribution is required for your business. Audit scheduling window restrictions apply to audits on UK islands (please contact SALSA Operations for details of audit window timings). Standard Travel Expense Contribution applies for audits within audit windows on UK islands. Further travel expenses may be required for audits outside of audit scheduling windows. |
£100 + VAT |
| Non-standard audits If your business has relocated, has multiple sites or operates in multiple sectors that you would like approved please contact the SALSA helpline on 01295 477570 for full-day and other audit prices. |
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Prices from 1st January 2025 and are subject to VAT
