British Sandwich & Food to Go Association facts for kids

The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association (or BSA) is an organization that helps make sure the sandwiches and other quick meals you buy are super good! It started in January 1990 in a town called Chepstow. The BSA works to set high standards for making sandwiches and gives awards to the best sandwich makers and shops each year. These awards are called the Sammies.

The BSA is run by a group called J&M Group, Ltd., which also helps other food groups, like the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Society. In 2015, the group changed its name from "British Sandwich Association" to include all kinds of "food to go," not just sandwiches.

What the BSA Does

The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association has important goals to help the sandwich world.

• It makes sure that sandwiches are made safely and to high standards.
• It encourages new and exciting ideas in sandwich making.
• It shares helpful information with everyone who makes or sells sandwiches.
• It encourages people to eat more sandwiches!
• It speaks up for all the businesses that make, deliver, and sell sandwiches.

How the BSA Works

The BSA is a non-profit group. This means it doesn't try to make money for itself. Instead, it works for its members. A company called Food Events & Things (FEAT) Ltd. helps run all the BSA's activities. FEAT also helps other food groups, like the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association.

Who Can Join the BSA

Any business involved in the sandwich industry can become a full member of the BSA. This includes shops, suppliers, sandwich bars, and big sandwich makers. To join, they must show they meet the BSA's high standards for making food.

For example, if a company makes a lot of sandwiches, the BSA might send its own expert to check their kitchens. Smaller suppliers might show proof from other food safety groups. Sandwich shops must have a good hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, usually a score of at least three out of five.

Only full members can say they are a "Member" of the BSA or use the BSA symbol. Other businesses can get information from the BSA, but they can't call themselves members.

External Links

• Code of Practice and Minimum Standards for Sandwich Manufacturers - Google Books
• Love Sarnies - The BSA

See also

In Spanish: British Sandwich Association para niños