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SALSA — Safe and Local Supplier Approval

The UK's leading food safety approval for small and micro producers. RTNTS helps you get audit-ready and win business with national buyers.

The standard

What is SALSA?

SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) is a robust, UK-based food safety certification scheme created specifically for small and micro food and drink producers — typically businesses with between 1 and 50 employees, operating from commercial premises.

It's widely recognised as the leading food safety approval for the UK's smaller producers and is trusted by national and regional buyers — including major retailers and foodservice organisations — as evidence that a supplier can produce safe, legal food. Achieving SALSA opens doors to listings and contracts that many buyers gate behind certification.

Designed for

Small & micro UK producers (1–50 staff)

Recognised by

Major retail & foodservice buyers

Type

UK food safety approval

Great for

Winning new listings & contracts

How we help

How RTNTS helps you achieve SALSA

We speak the language of small producers. Our consultants help you meet the SALSA standard without over-engineering your systems, so you can pass your audit and get in front of buyers.

  • Readiness reviewWe assess your site and processes against the SALSA standard and build a simple, practical action plan.
  • Documentation made simpleRight-sized HACCP, procedures and records designed for a small team, not a factory.
  • Hands-on preparationWe work alongside you to get the premises, paperwork and practices audit-ready.
  • Training for your teamFood safety and HACCP training pitched at exactly the right level for your business.
  • Audit-day confidenceA mock audit and support so you walk into your SALSA assessment prepared.
Our support

Our SALSA support includes

Readiness review

A friendly, practical assessment against the SALSA standard with a clear list of what to do next.

Simple systems

Proportionate HACCP and documentation built for a small team — effective, not overwhelming.

Training & mentoring

Right-level training and hands-on guidance to get you approved and buyer-ready.

Want to win business with SALSA approval?

Talk to RTNTS about a straightforward, supportive route to SALSA certification for your food or drink business.

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