Memberships & Certifications

Safe and Local Supplier Approval (SALSA)

Written by experienced food safety experts, SALSA is a robust and effective food safety certification scheme which is appropriate for smaller food producers and suppliers.

Approved suppliers can demonstrate that they operate to standards that are recognised and accepted across the industry and exceed the minimum standards expected by enforcement authorities.

In order to achieve this accreditation, we have had to demonstrate that we have high quality food safety systems in place, right across all aspects of our business.

The SALSA accreditation is often sought by larger organisations, such as supermarkets and large hotel & restaurant chains as a minimum standard that a supplier must achieve in order to be able to supply them with their products.

Q Guild of Butchers

S. Collins & Son are members of the Q Guild of Butchers, an organisation dedicated to promoting quality, individuality, and the very highest standards and practices of food preparation. Membership of the Guild signifies a butcher dedicated to excellence.

Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association

S. Collins & Son are also members of the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association, an organisation dedicated to promoting Scottish butchers and products. Membership of the SFMTA is a recognition of commitment to the Scottish meat trade, and to their customers.