LPA Program Overview

Overview

This short module introduces the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program and explains how it supports food safety, animal welfare, and market access.

You’ll get a high-level view of what LPA is, why it matters, and what to expect as you move through the program.

Learning outcomes

On completing this package, you will be able to:

describe what the LPA program is and the areas it covers, including food safety, traceability, animal welfare and biosecurity.
recognise when LPA accreditation is required to sell livestock
identify what LPA accreditation provides access to, including selling options, markets, and the use of LPA National Vendor Declarations (NVDs)
explain why LPA underpins Australia’s domestic and international market access
recognise how LPA provides assurance across the red meat supply chain
access LPA rules, standards and further learning resources when more detailed information is required.