Join The Food Works in Bristol for a day with technical manager, Beth Winters and SALSA certification manager, Sarah Hall. A practical, insight-packed workshop designed specifically for small and growing food businesses.

Join us for a full or part-day programme that will help you strengthen your food safety knowledge, understand certification pathways, and make confident, compliant decisions in your business. Attendees can join all three sessions or select the topics most relevant to them.

SALSA (10:00–12:30)
A clear, friendly introduction to the Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA) scheme — ideal for businesses considering certification.

This session will cover:

• What SALSA is and who it’s for

• Key requirements and how the Standard works

• The certification journey: what to expect

• Common pitfalls for first-time applicants

• Practical tips for preparing your business

• Q&A with a SALSA representative

Perfect for businesses wanting to understand whether SALSA is right for them and how to get started with confidence

Shelf Life Assessment (13:00–14:00)
Learn how to set safe, defensible shelf lives for your products.

This session includes:

• What shelf life really means (microbiological, sensory & quality)

• How to assess risks and select appropriate testing

• Practical steps for establishing and validating a shelf life

• When and how to review shelf life decisions

Ideal for producers developing new products or wanting greater clarity on shelf life management.

Making Compliant Claims (14:15–15:15)
A practical guide to making accurate, legal claims on your products and marketing materials.

We’ll cover:

• What counts as a “claim” (nutrition, health, provenance, free-from, sustainability, etc.)

• Legal requirements and common compliance issues

• How to evidence and justify claims

• Tips for avoiding misleading wording

Designed to help businesses promote their products confidently while staying compliant