MLA is aware of the frustration many producers are experiencing about SAFEMEAT’s intention to phase-out pre-2013 versions of the LPA NVD.
SAFEMEAT’s announcement can be viewed here
SAFEMEAT is a partnership between the red meat industry and government. MLA is not a partner in SAFEMEAT and MLA has no role in making any decisions around NVDs, LPA or the cost of NVD books.
See the full MLA statement here.