About Us
The Specialist Cheesemakers Association (SCA) is an alliance of cheesemakers, retailers, wholesalers and others involved with artisan cheese, which was established to encourage excellence in cheesemaking. It provides a forum for members to exchange ideas and represents the interests of members to the Government and media.
The SCA is the first port of call for any retailer or cheesemaker with technical, health or hygiene problems, and in some instances, this may involve the association having to go out on a limb to support a member.
It is vital that our members demonstrate their commitment to quality by having in place a Food Safety Management system and abiding by the SCA Assured Code of Practice. We will not jeopardise the reputation of the industry or the Association for a member who does not have these in place.
The Specialist Cheesemakers Association was established in 1989 and its patron is His Majesty King Charles III
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