Integrity Systems Company (ISC) is seeking tenders to undertake a review of the current and future roles of NVDs to ensure they continue to be fit for purpose.

The NVD fulfills a critical assurance and traceability role for the Australian meat and livestock industry. It supports and communicates the food safety and treatment status of animals as they move through the supply chain. The NVD has been in existence, in various forms, within the Australian meat and livestock industry for over 30 years. During this period NVDs have undergone some significant alterations. This project will undertake a review of the current and future roles of NVDs and will identify how the NVD and its delivery mechanism needs to evolve to ensure it continues to be fit for purpose and addresses the emerging traceability and credential requirements of markets.

This project is funded by the Commonwealth under the Livestock and Animal Traceability Development, Implementation, and Improvement Grant Round with the Department

Request for Tender: The Role of the NVD in future assurance and traceability Systems