Statement of Circumstances
Victoria (Northern Victoria), New South Wales (Southern Riverina) – Non-Exclusive
We are required by clause 12(2)(b) of the Dairy Code to publish on our website a statement of the circumstances in which we would enter into a Milk Supply Agreement with suppliers in the standard form for each region.
Region – Victoria – Northern Victoria and Southern Riverina – As far north as the Riverina region (excluding Wagga Wagga) across to the north east of Victoria, south to the Shepparton and King Valley areas and west to Swan Hill.
Milk Requirement – 180 Million Litres per annum
Commencement date – 1 July 2023.
- You must hold a current Dairy Food Safety Licence and comply with all regulatory requirements relating to the production of milk.
- Historic compliance with Lactalis Australia Pty Ltd quality standards and quality assurance program or proof of compliance with another processor’s quality standards and program.
- You are able to supply milk all year round.
- You are able to comply with the terms and conditions of our Milk Supply Agreement, including compliance with our Group Animal Welfare Policy. New suppliers will require a visit from our Supplier Relationship Manager to ensure that the standards required will be met.
- Sufficient production capacity for a minimum milk collection 400L (milk no more 48hrs old).
- Safe tanker access and logistically efficient for us to collect.
- We have not already entered into sufficient milk supply agreements to meet our annual demands for milk at the time a supplier offers to enter into this agreement with us.
Victoria (Northern Victoria), New South Wales (Southern Riverina) – Flat Supply – Non-Exclusive
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Resources
QDairy – Farm Food Safety Manual (released 1 June, 2021)
QDairy Farm Food Safety Tables
Complaints Handling Procedure and Form
Lactalis’ Animal Welfare Policy