SALSA In Ireland
For over 17 years, SALSA has been operating in the UK, providing robust and effective food safety certification appropriate for small and micro food and drink producers and suppliers. We have expanded the SALSA scheme to Ireland, giving Irish producers access to SALSA support and certification.
Read the SALSA Launches In Ireland Press Release Here
What Does This Mean for Irish Producers?
Access to UK Markets
SALSA Approval demonstrates that you meet the food safety standards required by UK buyers and sell into the multiple UK specifiers.
Competitive Advantage
Stand out from the crowd with a trusted and independent certification.
Streamlined Compliance
Save time by avoiding the need to complete multiple SAQs and reduce the cost and disruption caused by numerous first-party audits.
Grow Your Capability
Benefit from mentoring, technical resources and support tailored to smaller producers.
As a small business owner, achieving SALSA certification was a significant milestone. It wasn't just about meeting industry standards but demonstrating our commitment to food safety and quality. One of the most rewarding aspects of SALSA certification has been its positive impact on our business. It has enhanced our credibility, opened doors to new markets, and strengthened relationships with our customers.
Giovanni Pillitteri, Director, Doughball Pizza Ltd
Industry Specific Standards
The SALSA scheme has developed from the original Food & Drink Production audit to provide specific standards in association with leading industry associations.

SALSA Food & Drink Production
SALSA Food & Drink Production is a robust food safety Standard for small food and drink producers operating from a commercial kitchen. Our original Standard reflects both the legal requirements of producers and the enhanced expectations of professional buyers.
Audit package cost: €1250

SALSA Brokers, Storage & Distribution
Designed specifically for small food and drink businesses, the Brokers, Storage and Distribution (BSD) Standard is especially relevant to local wholesalers, fine food and speciality distributors, and food brands that outsource their manufacturing operations.
A dual audit is available for eligible businesses engaged in brokers, storage, and distribution operations and food production.
Audit package cost: €1250

SALSA plus Beer in association with Cask Marque
SALSA plus Beer has been developed in association with Cask Marque, to offer small brewers a Standard tailored to the scale and systems of their brewing operation. The Standard includes the SALSA Food and Drink Production audit plus an extensive module on brewing, created by SALSA and Cask Marque.
Audit package cost: €1415