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L.MSI.2401 - MSA Auditing and Training Services

AUS-MEAT provide auditing services and also facilitate MSA beef processor and MSA grader training to the MSA program.

Project start date: 13 October 2023
Project end date: 30 June 2024
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb
Relevant regions: National

Summary

This project is for the management of the MSA audit and training services for 2023/24. The program was in place to audit MSA licensees to verify compliance to MSA Standards and maintain integrity within the program. Audits covered wholesalers, retail, food service outlets, supermarkets, independent boning rooms and saleyards. The project also ensured that MSA beef processor and grader training was available for industry.

Objectives

  • auditing of MSA licensed enterprises
  • 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

The benefits to industry from this project involve maintaining the integrity of the MSA program amongst our commercial licensees.

MLA action

This online summary will be published on the MLA R&D website.

Future research

No, MSA integrity and specific training has been transitioned to AUS-Meat so further investment in this area will be limited.

For more information

Contact Project Manager: Janine Lau

E: reports@mla.com.au