What to expect from your next LPA audit
Each year, the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program audits 3,500 accredited producers around Australia to provide assurance ... Trish Ryder oversees a team of 40 auditors who perform LPA audits on behalf of Integrity Systems Company (ISC). Nothing to fear
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What is the cost of LPA accreditation and audits?
LPA accreditation costs $90 (+GST) every two years. There are no charges for LPA audits unless you need to be re-audited due to critical nonconformity.
read moreWhat if issues are identified during an audit?
It may be possible that one or more of your on-farm management practices or your record keeping does not meet LPA standards. To ensure these issues are followed up and...
read moreLPA audits – what’s involved and why there’s no need to panic!
Join this session to find out what to expect during an audit, how to prepare and how audits can help – not hinder – your farm business.
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Resolve CARs from LPA audits online with new LPA account features
Producers issued with a CAR, following an LPA audit can now manage the process of addressing the request via their LPA online account.
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Streamlining the integrity system: LPA system updates
Several new updates have been made to Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) accounts to improve functionality for producers.
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Should saleyards be LPA-accredited
At present, saleyards are not accredited through LPA. However, it is important to note that saleyards can still be audited on the requirements of LPA, which includes the correct completion...
read moreQuestion 1 - sheep: quality assurance (QA) programs
Question 1 on the sheep LPA NVD is: ‘Have these sheep or lambs been raised consistent with the rules of an independently audited QA program on the property the PIC...
read moreTimely LPA tips for producers
Here are some LPA tips.
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How to respond to a LPA CAR
This how-to guide is available to assist producers to respond to a Corrective Action Request (CAR) online.
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