Integrity Systems Company (ISC) was launched following a recommendation by industry and government in 2015 through their SAFEMEAT partnership – that one company be given responsibility for delivering a fully integrated integrity system. ISC was established in 2017.
SAFEMEAT is a partnership between the red meat and livestock industry and government to ensure the production of safe and ethical red meat from the farm to the consumer.
The SAFEMEAT Partnership’s Integrity Systems Policy Group provides strategic and policy input into the red meat integrity system. An Integrity Systems Communications Working Group provides advice on communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
The Policy Group provides SAFEMEAT Partners with advice on the three industry owned elements of the red meat integrity system – the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS), the Livestock Production Assurance program (LPA) and LPA National Vendor Declaration (LPA NVD).
SAFEMEAT initiates research and development, develops communication linkages, monitors the status of Australia’s meat products, reviews standards and examines emerging issues that could have an impact on the meat and livestock industry in the future.
The ISC Board governs the ISC strategy and management. The ISC Board receives advice and input from the Integrity Systems Taskforce on operational aspects of the system. The Taskforce has representation from all peak industry councils across the supply chain, including:
ISC also works closely withother industry stakeholders including:
ANIMAL HEALTH AUSTRALIA
Animal Health Australia (AHA) is a not-for-profit public company that facilitates innovative partnerships between governments, major livestock industries and other stakeholders to protect animal health and the sustainability of Australia’s livestock industry.
AHA works in partnership with its members and other stakeholders to keep Australia free of new and emerging diseases and to improve animal health, enhance market access and foster the resilience and integrity of the Australian animal health system.
Website: www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au
AUSTRALIAN LOT FEEDERS’ ASSOCATION
The Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is the peak national body representing the Australian cattle feedlot industry. ALFA seeks to improve the profitability, professionalism and community standing of the cattle feedlot industry via representation, strategic levy investment, industry development activities and member assistance.
Phone: (02) 9290 3700
Website: https://www.feedlots.com.au/
AUSTRALIAN LIVESTOCK EXPORTERS’ COUNCIL
The Australian Livestock Exporters’ Council (ALEC) is a member based, peak industry body representing Australia’s livestock export sector. ALEC is responsible for setting industry policy, providing strategic direction and representing Australia’s livestock export trade both nationally and across the world.
ALEC seeks to lead the development and growth of Australia’s livestock export trade through improvements to trade’s business and market environments; promoting professional and welfare excellence throughout the supply chain.
Phone: (02) 6269 5690
Website: https://auslivestockexport.com/
AUSTRALIAN MEAT INDUSTRY COUNCIL
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) is the peak body representing retailers, processors and smallgoods manufacturers across the country.
Phone: (02) 9086 2200
Website: www.amic.org.au
AUSTRALIAN MEAT PROCESSOR CORPORATION
The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is the Rural Research and Development Corporation that supports the red meat processing industry throughout Australia. AMPC's mandate is to provide research, development and extension services that improve the sustainability and efficiency of the sector.
Phone: (02) 8908 5500
Website: www.ampc.com.au
CATTLE AUSTRALIA
Cattle Australia (CA) is the peak producer organisation representing Australia's grassfed beef cattle producers. Cattle Australia brings together all state-based farmer organisations representing grassfed cattle producers and individual members operating beef cattle enterprises.
Phone: 1300 653 038
Website: www.cattleaustralia.com.au
GOAT INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
The Goat Industry Council of Australia (GICA) is designated as a Commodity Council of the Federation by federal government. GICA works to deliver goat industry policy for all goat breeds.
Website: www.gica.com.au
LIVECORP
The Australian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd (LiveCorp) is a not-for-profit industry service provider with approximately 44 members and associate members involved in the export of Australian livestock. LiveCorp works closely with industry stakeholders to continuously improve performance in animal health and welfare, supply chain efficiency and market access through the provision of technical services and research, development and extension.
Phone: (02) 9929 6755
Website: http://www.livecorp.com.au/
MEAT & LIVESTOCK AUSTRALIA (MLA)
MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry by investing in research and marketing activities, to increase the productivity and profitability of Australia’s cattle, sheep and goat producers. MLA is an industry-owned Rural Research and Development Corporation.
Phone: 1800 023 100 (free call within Australia only)
Website: www.mla.com.au
RED MEAT ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC) is a collective group of industry leaders, working across the supply chain to advance the value, reputation and viability of 82,500 Australian red meat businesses, from paddock to plate.
Phone: (02) 6269 5606
Website: www.rmac.com.au
SAFEMEAT
SAFEMEAT is a partnership between the red meat and livestock industry and government to ensure the production of safe and ethical red meat from the farm to the consumer.
Phone: (02) 6272 2456
Website: www.safemeat.com.au
SHEEP PRODUCERS AUSTRALIA
Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) is the peak industry organisation for sheep and lamb producers. It works to represent and promote producers’ interests and view to position the Australian sheep and lamb industry for future success.
Phone: (02) 6269 5610
Website:https://sheepproducers.com.au/
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Phone: 1800 900 090
Website: www.agriculture.gov.au
EUROPEAN UNION CATTLE ACCREDITATION SCHEME (EUCAS)
Phone: 1800 305 544
Website: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/export/controlled-goods/meat/elmer-3/eucas
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Department of Territory and Municipal Services
Website: https://www.australia.gov.au/directories/act/tams-0
Phone: (02) 6205 3737
NEW SOUTH WALES
Department of Primary Industries
NSW DPI NLIS Helpline: 1300 720 405
Website: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock
Local Land Services (LLS)
LLS Helpline: 1300 795 299
Website: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Department of Primary Industry and Resources
Phone: (08) 8999 2006
Website: https://dpir.nt.gov.au/
QUEENSLAND
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
Phone: 132 523
Website: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/
Biosecurity Queensland
Website: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/biosecurity
Business Information Centre: 132 523
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Primary Industries & Regions of South Australia (PIRSA)
Biosecurity SA
Phone: 1800 255 556
Website: https://pir.sa.gov.au/primary_industry
TASMANIA
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment
Biosecurity Division
Phone: 1300 368 550
Website: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/
VICTORIA
Agriculture Victoria
Biosecurity Division
Phone: 1800 678 779
Website: http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Phone: 1300 374 731
Website: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/