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Training packages for food, textiles and health and beauty businesses
We offer tailored training packages for organic businesses and for those just thinking about going organic.
SACL Organic awareness training
For staff new to organic production and/or those in a customer facing role.
  • Principles and benefits of organic farming
  • Food production & processing legislation
  • Standards development process
  • Requirements of Soil Association standards
  • An optional farm visit
  • Development of internal training courses
SACL Organic integrity training
Tailored for technical staff and those with a basic knowledge of organic production.
  • Organic status verification and integrity
  • Key food production & processing legislation
  • Record keeping requirements
  • Importing requirements
  • Understanding product formulation
  • Setting up internal audit systems
  • Development of internal training


SACL British Retail Consortium (BRC)
This package is for employees involved in BRC audits, including technical staff, quality assurance managers and other staff that need further understanding of BRC. It provides insight into meeting the requirements of the BRC global food standards at both foundation and higher levels.
SACL Farming and growing training
The Soil Association food and farming department runs training events for organic farmers and growers covering a wide range of technical and marketing issues from setting up a box scheme to successful weeding. All our licensees are given food and farming membership from application and can therefore benefit from discount rates.


We are more than happy to tailor packages to suit your business, so to discuss your training requirements please call us on 0117 914 2406 or email goorganic@soilassociation.org