The BPSF

Welcome to The Best in Practice Safety Forum, dedicated to the Food and Drink Manufacturing and Distribution Sector.

Welcome

We are a dedicated group of members, who feel that as a powerful collective, we can bring together senior safety professionals within the sector to network collaboratively.

Our aim is to provide combined solutions and drive forward Health & Safety standards within the industry.

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Our objectives

Drive forward Health and Safety standards specifically for the food and drink manufacturing and distribution sector, by the creation of working groups that tackle emerging challenges and create sustainable solutions.

Collaborate with regulatory and influential bodies; provide representation to the aforementioned organisations; and to educate and influence these organisations in the challenges the sector faces.

Provide a platform whereby manufacturers can share information in an entirely confidential environment under Chatham House rules.

Work collaboratively to develop sector specific common standards.

Provide events, networking and seminar opportunities driven by the needs of the Forum members

Latest news updates

Annual General Meeting 3rd July 2025

Thank you to all the members that were able to attend our AGM this year.
Also thank you to our hosts Samworth Brothers in Melton Mowbary. 

Current Working Groups


We are currently discussing the following topics in our working groups;

  • SIF and SIFp
  • Apprentices and Young Workers
  • Languages and Culture
  • Machinery

Industry Safety Data Benchmarking


The annual Safety Data Benchmarking Exercise is in progress. We actively encourage our members to submit their data before the deadline. The results will be presented at our next Annual General Meeting

Become a member

If you would like to find out more about how to become a member, please click the link below, complete the form and a member of the Executive Committee will be in touch.

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