Founded The Association was founded in January 1990.

Aims As the voice of the British sandwich industry, the primary aims of The British Sandwich Association are: To safeguard the integrity of the sandwich industry by setting technical standardsfor sandwich making and by encouraging improvement in the industry. To promote excellence and innovation in sandwich making. To provide a source of information for the industry. To promote the consumption of sandwiches. To provide a collective voice for all those involved in making, distributing and retailing sandwiches and to represent the views of the industry. Mission Statement

Structure The Association is a non-commercial organisation run on behalf of its members by J&M Group Ltd. which is commercially responsible for all the activities undertaken by the British Sandwich Association. J&M Group also runs other similar organisations, including the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association, The European Sandwich Association and The Café Society. BSA Contacts

The Management The policy body responsible for guiding the Association is the Management Committee, which comprises a balanced group of full members of the Association who are elected each year. In addition to the chair and vice-chair, who can come from any sector of the organisation, the committee includes up to two manufacturers, two retailers, one sandwich bar chain, two independent sandwich bar operators, two retail bakers, two caterers, two suppliers and a representative from the van sales/distribution sector.

Membership Full membership of the Association is open to any organisation involved in the sandwich industry – including retailers, suppliers, sandwich bars, manufacturers etc. – provided that they can prove that they at least match the minimum standards required by the Association in its Codes of Practice. In the case of manufacturers and high risk suppliers, the Association requires that its own auditor inspects the production facilities and systems of the organisation. In the case of lower risk suppliers, evidence of appropriate standards from a recognised independent source may, in some cases, suffice. Only full members of the Association are permitted to call themselves ‘Members’ or to use the BSA symbol. Those who simply want to have access to the information resources of the Association, without the benefits of full membership, can become Subscribers to Sandwich & Snack News Information Services. However, they must not call themselves members, use the BSA symbol or in any way infer or pass themselves off as Members.

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