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A PIC reconciliation is a requirement if you are European Union Cattle Accreditation Scheme (EUCAS) accredited. Otherwise, it is a recommended practice, not a requirement under LPA. PIC reconciliations help ensure the NLIS electronic identification devices (EIDs) producers have physically on their PIC match those listed on the NLIS database. This assists in tracing during a disease outbreak or food safety incident. For more information visit the PIC reconciliations web page. 

Producers may now be randomly selected to participate in a random audit remotely rather than an on-farm audit.

Independent audits can be completed by an Approved Auditor. Currently AUS-MEAT is the only Approved Auditor for clean feed period audits. Contact AUS-MEAT on telephone 07 3361 9200, fax 07 3361 9222 or email ausmeat@ausmeat.com.au.  The producer will be required to lodge the verification received following the audit with LPA Administration (operations@integritysystems.com.au) within two days of the verification being provided.

The National Residue Survey (NRS) is part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). Its role is to manage the risk of chemical residues and environmental contaminants in animal and plant products. The NRS audit program monitors the cattle, sheep and goat industries. Since 2009, there have been more than 30,000 NRS targeted property audits conducted in Australia as part of a comprehensive approach to residue management. NRS targeted audits are completed on behalf of ISC by qualified AUS-MEAT auditors and include a focus on chemical use, residue risks and animal treatments. Information collected during NRS...

Digital eNVDs you create or receive are acceptable as a historical reference document when being audited so long as they are correct, complete and signed. If you have printed an eNVD before completing it and have not updated the digital copy, then you need to keep the completed printed version. Otherwise it is acceptable to show an auditor eNVDs on your computer or mobile device during an audit.

On-farm audits are conducted each year to ensure the management systems introduced by livestock producers are complying with LPA rules and standards.

Not every farm is audited annually. Properties may be chosen for audits at random or as part of a targeted selection. If selected, you will need to complete the audit to retain your accreditation. If your property is selected for an audit, you will receive notice in advance and advice on what you need to do.

Producers issued with a CAR, following an LPA audit can now manage the process of addressing the request via their LPA online account.

Annually, 2,500 producers are selected at random and 1,000 selected for targeted audits due to system identified non-conformance.