L.MSI.2201 - MSA Audit and Training Services
AUS-MEAT provide auditing services and also facilitate MSA beef processor and grader training to the MSA program.
Project start date: | 25 June 2021 |
Project end date: | 26 June 2022 |
Publication date: | 18 January 2024 |
Project status: | Completed |
Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Lamb |
Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
This project is for the management of the MSA audit and training services for 2022/23. The program is in place to audit MSA licensees to verify compliance to MSA Standards and maintain integrity of the program. Audits cover wholesalers, retail, food service outlets, supermarkets, independent boning rooms and saleyards.
Objectives
- auditing of MSA licensed enterprises
- auditing of enterprises as directed
- administration of the MSA Auditing program
- delivery of MSA beef processor and grader training
Key findings
Results of audits reported to MSA.
Benefits to industry
MSA has developed stringent standards that through their design, offer the industry a high integrity grading model and a fully audited supply chain ensuring best practice to deliver to the consumer a consistent eating quality. This agreement ensures the integrity of the program.
MLA action
This online summary will be published on the MLA R&D website.
Future research
Further investment is required to continue the delivery of MSA Auditing and Training Services to industry.
For more information Contact Project Manager: Janine Lau |