Industry Requirements, Updates and Guidelines

LPA NVDs

• It is essential LPA NVD’s are compliant, fully completed and legible. Contact MLA on 1800 683 111 or via their website: www.mla.com.au/Meat-safety-and-traceability/Livestock-Production-Assurance

LPA Audits

• Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) Program Audits are selected at random from the database of all LPA accredited producers, including producers with just a few head. Approx 7000 audits are conducted each year.
• Check the LPA-Audit-Checklist to ensure you are ready for an audit.
• LPA Hotline: 1800 683 111 and email: lpa@mla.com.au

National Vendor Declarations

• Some processors will not accept or they will return your stock at your cost if you have not correctly completed your NVD.
• Export plants are being externally audited from foreign consumers, and this includes your vendor decs.

National Sheep Health Statement

• Electronic National Health Statement
• Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) – Ordering LPA NVD’s, Emergency NVD/Waybills, and more.

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• A national guide to the selection of animals fit to transport (PDF doc).