Lancaster Brewery has become one of only 54 breweries in the UK to seal the SALSA plus Beer Standard that enables companies to demonstrate accountability and traceability to businesses they supply.

The SALSA, which stands for safe and local supplier approval, Plus Beer audit has been developed in association with Cask Marque.

Audits for the SALSA plus Beer are undertaken by specially trained auditors with extensive experience of the brewing industry and the accreditation is only granted to suppliers that are able to demonstrate that they are able to produce safe and legal food and are committed to continually meeting the requirements of the SALSA standard.

Director of Lancaster Brewery, Phil Simpson, explained: “Lancaster Brewery’s SALSA plus Beer accreditation is very well deserved and I don’t think people realise just how difficult it is to achieve this award.

“There are so few small breweries that have got anywhere near this quality standard – it’s the brewing world’s equivalent of a Michelin star. Matt and I would like to say a massive well done to all the team at Lancaster Brewery on this fantastic achievement.”

Lancaster Brewery’s managing director Matt Jackson added: “The SALSA plus Beer accreditation is a real mark of quality for Lancaster Brewery and we passed with flying colours.

“In the next few years, quality standards such as this will become the norm for micro-breweries like ourselves, so fortunately for us we’re two years ahead of the game and can confidently provide our suppliers with our accredited, quality product.”