Vendor declarations
The Australian agricultural industry's stringent approach to on-farm risk management has resulted in Australia being recognised as a world-leader in food safety. This reputation is underpinned by systems such as Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) and vendor declarations.
LPA NVD/Waybill
The LPA National Vendor Declaration and Waybill (NVD/Waybill) is the main document upholding Australia's meat and livestock food safety reputation. On-farm risk management actions underpinned by LPA accreditation back-up all claims made on the LPA NVD/Waybill.
The LPA NVD/Waybill enables important information regarding livestock history to be transferred through the chain to the end consumer so that they can be confident in the safety and quality of their red meat.
The cost of a standard book of 20 LPA NVD/Waybills is $35.00 (including GST) and these can be obtained online through the LPA user profile website or by phoning 1800 683 111.
eDECs and Emergency NVD/Waybills
An electronic version of the LPA NVD/Waybill, the eDEC, has been developed for livestock producers and lot feeders and offers producers a significant cost saving (up to 40%) compared with the printed version. The eDEC simplifies the completion process as it takes producers through the components of an LPA NVD/Waybill step-by-step and can be printed once completed.
eDECs can be purchased online through the LPA user profile website.
Emergency NVD/Waybills are essentially the same as an eDEC, but available only in emergency circumstances, when a conventional LPA NVD/Waybill or eDEC is unavailable.
The emergency system is available at any time online (with the purchase of an NVD book) and is accessed through the LPA user profile website. The system can also be accessed via the LPA hotline on 1800 683 111 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm AEDST).
Feed and fodder declarations
There are five stockfeed and fodder vendor declarations which may be received when stockfeed is bought by a livestock producer based on:
If you already use eDEC NVDs contact lpa@mla.com.au for instructions to add the fodder declarations.
These declarations can be used by producers, either buyers or sellers, and help underpin Australia's enviable food safety record and reputation globally. They give producers confidence by ensuring no livestock are exposed to feeds containing unacceptable contamination, specifically any food containing animal products and/or unacceptable chemical residues
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