Food Safety

Food Safety & Certification

Trusted by brands supplying, Harrods, Selfridges and beyond - every pack we produce is safe, traceable, and fully compliant with UK food regulations.

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Why Food Safety Matters

When you sell food, trust is everything. From allergen panels to expiry coding, every detail must be correct — because a single error can mean:

  • Amazon rejecting your stock
  • Retailers refusing to list you
  • Fines for incorrect labelling
  • Lost customers and reputational damage

At Ace Packing, compliance is not an add-on — it’s built into every run. We make sure every pack that leaves our facility is:

  • Safe — packed in a SALSA-certified UK site
  • Traceable — batch coded at unit, case, and pallet level
  • Compliant — aligned with UK food law
  • Amazon-ready — expiry, barcodes, cartons, pallets done right

SALSA Certification

What is SALSA?

SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) is the UK’s recognised food safety standard for small and micro producers. Approval requires robust HACCP systems and annual audits.

Why it matters:

  • Recognised by fine-food buyers and wholesalers
  • Required by many premium retailers
  • Confidence your packs meet audit standards

Our site:

  • SALSA-certified with annual audits
  • Documented HACCP
  • Allergen controls & cleaning schedules
  • Traceability from supplier → batch → finished pallet
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Natasha's Law & Allergen Labelling

The PPDS (Natasha’s Law) requires clear ingredient listings with allergens emphasised. Even for packaged snacks and sweets, compliance is critical.

We handle:

  • Printing full ingredient panels
  • Bold allergen emphasis
  • Batch & expiry coding on each pack
  • Over-labelling when recipes or claims change

Example: A confectionery client avoided a recall after we fixed non-compliant labels with allergen-emphasised over-labelling.

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Amazon Compliance

Amazon has strict prep standards — one wrong barcode or missing expiry can mean rejection at the fulfilment centre.

We ensure acceptance first time by:

  • Expiry & batch coding on units, cases, pallets
  • FNSKU / GTIN barcodes applied & QC-checked
  • Amazon carton labels & SSCC pallet labels applied
  • Shelf-life policy checks before dispatch
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HFSS 2025 Guidance

From October 2025, restrictions expand on HFSS (high fat, salt, sugar) products.

  • Volume-price promotions will be banned
  • Location restrictions already apply

We help brands prepare:

  • Pack size & format adjustments
  • Guidance on claims (non-HFSS positioning)
  • Label reviews to prevent rejected claims
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Our Compliance Process

  • 1. Spec Review

    Check artwork, packs, labelling and copy

  • 2. Trial Pack

    first production runs for seals, labels, coding

  • Batch Coding & Labelling

    Expiry, allergens, barcodes applied

  • QC Check

    Barcode scans, expiry visibility, allergen checks

  • Traceability Records

    unit → carton → pallet data logged
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Who We Help

Fine-Food Producers → hampers, delis, premium wholesale
Amazon Sellers → expiry-coded, barcoded, FBA stock
Challenger Brands → launch runs with PPDS-ready labels
Corporate Gift Suppliers → tins, minis, seasonal collations

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FAQ

Do you hold SALSA certification?

Yes - our facility is SALSA-certified with annual audits.

Do you support Amazon FBA prep?

A: Yes — expiry, FNSKU, GTIN, carton & pallet labels included.

Can you help with HFSS 2025?

Yes — we guide pack sizes, claims, and positioning.

What about recyclable packaging?

We advise on recyclable films and eco friendly options.

Is compliance included in Launch & Scale Packs?

Yes — food safety and coding are standard on every run.