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What HACCP or food safety certification do gin producers need, and which standard should we aim for?

Gin producers are covered by HACCP requirements. However, the specific standard you'll need depends on your route to market: - **HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)** — the baseline food safety framework that applies to gin producers - **Salsa** — a common certification that gin makers are working towards; members are currently pursuing this standard - **BRC (British Retail Consortium)** — a higher standard that supermarkets typically require if you're aiming for retail distribution Members recommend checking which certification your target customers (retailers, distributors, supermarkets) actually demand before committing resources, as supermarket supply chains will push you toward the higher BRC standard rather than basic HACCP alone.