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New Website Announcement

21-03-2007

The UK food industry has launched a new food safety scheme designed to make it easier and more affordable for local food producers and manufacturers to directly supply local retailers.

The Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) scheme was officially launched this week at the International Food Exhibition at Docklands' Excell. 

Sustainable Farming and Food Minister Lord Jeff Rooker launched the scheme at the show on Monday 19 March.

SALSA, developed by the BHA (British Hospitality Association), BRC (British Retail Consortium), FDF (Food and Drink Federation) and NFU (National Farmer Union), will work with the local producers to ensure they have good food safety procedures in place.

Previously there was no national scheme, but now members of SALSA will need to meet the necessary legislative requirements.

Under the SALSA scheme, producers and processors will be able to achieve and display their credentials to all potential buyers. This web based scheme, designed and developed by The Red Works UK Ltd, will provide information for suppliers, buyers, assessors and administrators and thus will open new opportunities for all of them.

Administrated by the Institute of Food Science Technology (IST), the website will provide central guidance and will oversee the auditing and accreditation process.

For further information of the SALSA scheme, go to www.salsafood.co.uk, or e-mail info@salsafood.co.uk.