LINKS
Radfords are committed to the growth and development of both their business and the Australian Red Meat Industry. Following are links to Industry, Government and Supply Chain Partners considered by Radfords as key to meeting these objectives:
AUS-MEAT Limited
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AUS-MEAT develops, maintains and reviews accreditation standards on behalf of the meat industry. The standards are designed to protect the reputation and integrity of the Australian meat industry in relation to sales, distribution and export of red meat. Radfords have sustained an A+ Aus-Meat accreditation over many years, ensuring customers of compliant systems, protocols and procedures. |
Australian Government Agriculture Portal
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The Australian Government Agriculture Portal is a catalogue of Australian, State and Territory Government information and services for the agricultural, fisheries, processed food and forestry industries. |
Australian Meat Industry Council
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The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) is the Peak Council that represents retailers, processors, exporters and smallgoods manufacturers in the post-farm-gate meat industry. Robert Radford is the Chairman of the Victorian Processors Council and Vice Chairman of the national Council. |
Australian Meat Processor Corporation
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Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is a national body representing all processors active in the red meat processing industry. Specifically, AMPC aims to promote, protect and further the rights and mutual interests of its Members. |
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
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The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
AQIS manages quarantine controls at our borders to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country. AQIS also provides import and export inspection and certification to help retain Australia’s highly favourable animal, plant and human health status and wide access to overseas export markets. Radford’s systems and procedures are fully compliant with AQIS controls and protocols. |
Cattle Council of Australia
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The Cattle Council of Australia was established in July 1979 to represent and promote the interests of Australian beef cattle producers. This is achieved through wide and regular consultation with, and policy advice to, key industry organisations, relevant Federal Government Departments and other bodies regarding issues of national and international importance. Radfords support the key objective of the Council. |
Gippsland Natural Beef
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Gippsland Natural Beef is as nature intended, a new brand from a dedicated group of Gippsland beef producers formed in 1999. They want to promote natural, grass-fed beef, produced by holding the welfare of the stock and land as paramount. Radfords are an acknowledged leader in the adoption and development of Meat Standards Australia quality consistent protocols, providing accredited processing facilities for Gippsland Natural and other local, regional and national producers of top quality red meat. |
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
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JAS-ANZ is the government-appointed accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand responsible for providing accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) in the fields of certification and inspection. Accreditation by JAS-ANZ demonstrates the competence and independence of these CABs. Radfords enjoys the international recognition and acceptance of JAS-ANZ accredited certificates and inspection reports. |
Meat and Livestock Australia
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Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is a producer-owned company, working in partnership with industry and government to achieve a profitable and sustainable red meat and livestock industry. A major undertaking of MLA has been the development of the Meat Standards Australia … guaranteed eating quality program that labels beef and sheepmeat with a guaranteed grade and recommended cooking method. Radfords are the largest processor of MSA graded beef in Victoria.
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National Association of Sustainable Agriculture Australia
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Formed in 1986, The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) is the nation's leading organic certifier – focused on providing quality, cost efficient organic certification services. Radfords were the first Victorian and one of only a few Australian domestic meat processors with Certified Organic accreditation. |
National Farmers' Federation
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The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia's foremost and respected lobbying and advocacy organisations.
Robert Radford serves on many agricultural bodies that respond to and/or collaborate with the NFF. |
National Livestock Identification Scheme
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NLIS is Australia's system for livestock identification and traceability. It is a permanent whole-of-life system that allows individual animals to be identified electronically and tracked from property of birth to slaughter, for food safety, product integrity and market access purposes. Radfords are acknowledged leaders in the adoption and development of NLIS and were recently selected as the (DPI) preferred site to extend NLIS to comprehend “Cut to Carcass” traceability. |
Organic Federation of Australia
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The Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) was established in 1998 as the peak body for the organic industry in Australia. Our role is to work in co-operation with all sectors of industry and government to develop the Australian Organic Industry. Radfords support the ongoing work of the OFA to develop the organic industry. |
PrimeSafe
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PrimeSafe is a Statutory Authority operating under the Meat Industry Act 1993 and Seafood Safety Act 2003 to regulate the safety of meat, poultry and seafood across Victoria. Radford’s systems and procedures are fully compliant with PrimeSafe controls and protocols. |
Sheepmeat Council of Australia
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The Sheepmeat Council of Australia (SCA) is the nation's peak body representing and promoting the national and international interests of lamb and sheepmeat producers in Australia. Radfords support the key objective of the Council. |
SGS Group
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SGS are the world’s largest inspection, verification and certification company.
Radfords’ Quality Management and Process Control Systems are certified to meet ISO 9001 / 2000 international standards. |
Victorian Government - The Department of Primary Industries
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The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) promotes the sustainable development of primary and energy industries for the benefit of all Victorians.
DPI was established in December 2002 and is one of 10 Victorian Government departments, reporting to the Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Energy and Resources.
Radfords are recognised by DPI as a Centre of Excellence in meat processing; providing industry leadership; “showcase” facilities to national and international visitors and hosting numerous and frequent workshops and development programs. |
