SALSA Go

Applications

This opportunity is appropriate for smaller and early-stage food and drink producers across all product categories. 

This funded opportunity is time-limited and shall not extend beyond 12 months from the start date given. During this time businesses will be supported towards making a confident, audit-ready application to SALSA.  

SALSA Approval is only granted to suppliers who can demonstrate to an auditor that they are able to produce safe and legal food and are committed to continually meeting the requirements of the SALSA standard. 

The programme will deliver expert support and guidance; however, a big part of the success will be dependent on the response from the business itself, a successful application leading to accreditation is not automatic. 

Applications are being continuously received for this programme and places are limited. 

Funding

Scotland Food & Drink will fund SALSA to work closely with you up to the point you are able to make a confident audit ready application. 

To participate a small contribution is required. The contribution is as follows:

Non-Members total programme cost is £1,325 + VAT

Members Rates
Micro Members (25% discount) – £993.75 + VAT
Emerging, Scaling, Accelerating, and Strategic Members (50% discount) – £662.50 + VAT

Please contact salsaprogramme@foodanddrink.scot for more information.

Once you are successfully certified by SALSA there could be some internal business costs to ensure you maintain the Certification. SALSA will give advice on the likely implications of this for the business, but on-going support and costs are not funded by Scotland Food & Drink. 

Process

The first stage will be for SALSA to carry out a prequalification assessment, a self-assessment and a review via telephone interview, which will identify current business strengths and weaknesses matched against SALSA requirements. If suitability to work toward Certification is confirmed we will ask you formally, to commit to the programme. 

Only then will you be asked for your contribution. 

The programme includes the following; 

• Prequalification – confirmation of your eligibility
• Welcome induction pack
• Introductory assessment – completion of a self-assessment questionnaire and review via telephone interview
• One day of SALSA mentoring – to be taken within four months of starting the programme
• Bespoke action plan – tailored guidance on implementing and complying with the SALSA Standard
• Closing review – final telephone interview with SALSA
• SALSA audit – to be taken within one year of signing up to the programme

Additional Support for Participating Businesses;

• Access to SALSA’s online resources
• Preferential rates on training courses (HACCP & Food Labelling)
• Listing in the SALSA buyers directory (as a SALSA Go! Member)
• “Monthly Motivation” newsletter covering compliance topics
• Ongoing support via the SALSA helpline

Application Process 

It is anticipated that there will be significant demand for participation in this SALSA opportunity. The purpose of the following questionnaire is to help select which businesses are best placed to benefit. 

The information disclosed in the form will be used for the selection of businesses. There is no restriction, all micro and SMEs can apply however Scotland Food & Drink members will pay a reduced rate. 

To be considered for participation we would ask you to give details that relate to the part of the business you feel need to achieve SALSA accreditation, rather than the whole of the group if the organisation forms part of a group.