NVD’s
A Guide To NVD's
National Vendor Declarations
New Versions Only From 1 January
From 1 January 2021, only the updated versions of LPA NVDs (0720) will be accepted for all species
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New National Vendor Declarations Now Required
Producers and value chain stakeholders are reminded that new versions of the Livestock Production Assurance National Vendor Declaration (LPA NVD) for all species are now required, identified by version number 0720.
New NVS details
The LPA NVD communicates the food safety and treatment status of every animal every time it moves along the value chain – between properties, to saleyards, or to processors.
From 1 January 2021, only the updated versions of LPA NVDs (0720) will be accepted for all species.
The development of updated versions of LPA NVDs for all species followed a review of all NVD versions by SAFEMEAT in 2019, which recommended a number of changes be made.
Integrity Systems Company (ISC) CEO Dr Jane Weatherley said to assist producers and supply chain holders in ensuring LPA NVDs are complete and correct, ‘How to Complete’ examples and instructions for the new versions are available on the ISC website.
“LPA NVDs are a legal document that are key to Australian red meat’s traceability and market access and it is crucial they are filled out accurately,” Dr Weatherley said.
“LPA accredited producers, feedlots and value chain stakeholders don’t have to wait for new hard-copy NVD books to arrive in order to access the new versions. All updated versions are instantly available online through the electronic NVD (eNVD) system.
“The eNVD is easy to navigate, removes duplication, and can be completed on a mobile device or desktop computer.
“Adopting the eNVD is simpler and more accurate for the whole supply chain. All consignments are in the one place and instantly available online, enabling stakeholders to log in and view eNVDs, including receivers of a consignment or animal.”
To access the eNVD or order new NVD books, log-in to the LPA service centre using LPA login details.
As part of the MLA Accelerated Adoption Initiative announced in November 2019, there is no cost for NVD books until 30 June 2021.
New versions of LPA NVDs (0720) for all species - sheep, goats, cattle (Including EU) and bobby calves - will be available from 1 July 2020. These changes will include the removal of the agent’s declaration and the inclusion of a destination PIC. More information about the specific changes will be provided closer to the release date of 1 July.
From 1 January 2021, all LPA accredited producers who use hard copy NVD books will need to ensure they have the updated version, identified by version number ‘0720’.
Producers who use the eNVD platform will automatically access the updated version from 1 July 2020.
The changes to the NVDs are in response to a review by SAFEMEAT in 2019 which recommended a number of minor changes to improve the efficiency and usability of the document across the supply chain.
ISC is responsible for the management of the LPA program which includes the LPA NVD - a SAFEMEAT document ensuring the integrity of Australian red meat to both domestic and overseas markets. When producers sign an LPA NVD, they are guaranteeing their on-farm practices meet LPA requirements, and ultimately customer expectations.
Information on the changes to the NVD is available on the ISC website, NVD page.
Please note: the above information, links & NVD image have been sourced directly from MLA (Meat & Livestock Australia)