Common use of Freezing Point Clause in Contracts

Freezing Point. This test is to detect added water. Suppliers will be notified of issues if they arise. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. Communication of Milk Quality Results All milk test results are available within approximately 36 hours of the milk being collected. Tests are available by SMS/email/internet (FDA Portal). Suppliers are reminded that the tanker docket system may not always be available, and it is recommended that they use the electronic methods for regular retrieval of milk quality and production results. The email/SMS/internet system is the most timely and efficient way of getting your results. Insurance Cover All suppliers are advised to have adequate insurance to cover any and all incidences of milk loss, contamination or damage to other supplier’s milk in the milk tanker. FDA will not be responsible for payment of milk not collected or not utilised by FDA due to: Milk contamination as defined by these Conditions of Supply - • Inhibitory substances • Milk temperature • Adverse weather conditions • Where the farm has restricted access due to safety, or notified public health reasons – such as animal disease (botulism, FMD, Anthrax) etc. • Road access – specifically lack of adequate road access due to weather conditions: Farmers are reminded that they must have 24-hour, all-weather access and safe road access for milk tankers under all weather conditions to the dairy (see transport section 6 for further details). Inhibitory Substances and Residues FDA strongly encourages suppliers to discuss with FDA Representative any suspect milk before pick-up and take advantage where necessary of the preliminary testing if advised to do so. FDA strives to remove the risk of contaminated milk entering the processing system. Inhibitory substances can include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, detergents (especially quaternary ammonium compounds), blood, and colostrum. These substances, especially antibiotics, can have extreme effects on the manufacturing processes. All tankers are AB tested upon arrival at a processing facility with subsequent additional testing for individual xxxxxx’x milk if there has been a positive antibiotic result. The penalty for supplying milk not suitable for human consumption is non-payment for that collected milk volume. If a positive result is detected on the tanker, the milk will be segregated while further testing is conducted. Each supplier’s vat sample is then checked for the presence of inhibitory substances and the offending supplier will be notified. Once the offending supplier is notified it is the supplier’s responsibility to have the next consignment of milk tested before the next tanker collection. Positive milk tanker results can be reported to the State Food Authority immediately. Where a supplier has tested positive for antibiotics through routine testing procedures, FDA reserve the right to have an audit conducted of the offending suppliers Quality Assurance Program, at the supplier’s cost, to assist with improving the farm management system if repeat milk contaminations occur. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a xxxxxx will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST) • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company) • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company) If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro-rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a xxxxxx is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that their Farm Quality Assurance manuals are compliant with relevant state authority requirements and that recording sheets and manuals are kept updated. All dairy producers are required to have an approved and audited Food Safety Program. They must comply with state legislation and FDA requirements with regards to auditing of these systems by, or for, the authorities. Any xxxxxx that fails an audit (Critical Non-conformance) could be immediately suspended from supply until the cause of the failure is rectified. Suppliers who have a minor or major non-conformance entered on their audit will be given time to rectify the issue. FDA Representative is available for assistance in implementing an on-farm quality system. For purposes of compliance, FDA’s Representative has developed Farm Quality Assurance Manual which FDA suppliers are required to implement. All forms and manuals are available from FDA’s Representative. Stock Feed

Freezing Point. This test is to detect added water. Suppliers will be notified of issues if they arise. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. Communication of Milk Quality Results All milk test results are available within approximately 36 hours of the milk being collected. Tests are available by SMS/email/internet (FDA Portal). Suppliers are reminded that the tanker docket system may not always be available, and it is recommended that they use the electronic methods for regular retrieval of milk quality and production results. The email/SMS/internet system is the most timely and efficient way of getting your results. Insurance Cover All suppliers are advised to have adequate insurance to cover any and all incidences of milk loss, contamination or damage to other supplier’s 's milk in the milk tanker. FDA will not be responsible for payment of milk not collected or not utilised by FDA due to: Milk contamination as defined by these Conditions of Supply - • Inhibitory substances • Milk temperature • Adverse weather conditions • Where the farm has restricted access due to safety, or notified public health reasons – such as animal disease (botulism, FMD, Anthrax) etc. • Road access – specifically lack of adequate road access due to weather conditions: Farmers are reminded that they must have 24-hour, all-weather access and safe road access for milk tankers under all weather conditions to the dairy (see transport section 6 for further details). Inhibitory Substances and Residues FDA strongly encourages suppliers to discuss with FDA Representative any suspect milk before pick-pick- up and take advantage where necessary of the preliminary testing if advised to do so. FDA strives to remove the risk of contaminated milk entering the processing system. Inhibitory substances can include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, detergents (especially quaternary ammonium compounds), blood, and colostrum. These substances, especially antibiotics, can have extreme effects on the manufacturing processes. All tankers are AB tested upon arrival at a processing facility with subsequent additional testing for individual xxxxxx’x xxxxxx'x milk if there has been a positive antibiotic result. The penalty for supplying milk not suitable for human consumption is non-non- payment for that collected milk volume. If a positive result is detected on the tanker, the milk will be segregated while further testing is conducted. Each supplier’s 's vat sample is then checked for the presence of inhibitory substances and the offending supplier will be notified. Once the offending supplier is notified it is the supplier’s 's responsibility to have the next consignment of milk tested before the next tanker collection. Positive milk tanker results can be reported to the State Food Authority immediately. Where a supplier has tested positive for antibiotics through routine testing procedures, FDA reserve the right to have an audit conducted of the offending suppliers Quality Assurance Program, at the supplier’s 's cost, to assist with improving the farm management system if repeat milk contaminations occur. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a xxxxxx farmer will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST) • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company) • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company) If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro-pro- rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a xxxxxx farmer is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that their Farm Quality Assurance manuals are compliant with relevant state authority requirements and that recording sheets and manuals are kept updated. All dairy producers are required to have an approved and audited Food Safety Program. They must comply with state legislation and FDA requirements with regards to auditing of these systems by, or for, the authorities. Any xxxxxx that fails an audit (Critical Non-conformance) could be immediately suspended from supply until the cause of the failure is rectified. Suppliers who have a minor or major non-conformance entered on their audit will be given time to rectify the issue. FDA Representative is available for assistance in implementing an on-farm quality system. For purposes of compliance, FDA’s Representative has developed Farm Quality Assurance Manual which FDA suppliers are required to implement. All forms and manuals are available from FDA’s Representative. Stock Feed.

Freezing Point. This test is to detect added water. Suppliers will be notified of issues if they arise. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., i.e. high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, Thermodurics etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Bulla Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. months Communication of Milk Quality Results All milk test results are available within approximately 36 48 hours (7 days for Thermodurics) of the milk being collected. Tests Test are available by SMS/email/internet (FDA Bulla Portal). ) Suppliers are reminded that the tanker docket system may not always be available, and it is recommended that they use the electronic methods for regular retrieval of milk quality and production results. The email/SMS/internet system is the most timely and efficient way of getting your results. Insurance Cover All suppliers are advised to have adequate insurance to cover any and all incidences of milk loss, contamination or damage to other supplier’s milk in the milk tanker. FDA Bulla will not be responsible for payment of milk not collected or not utilised by FDA Bulla due to: Milk contamination as defined by these Conditions of Supply - • Inhibitory substances • Milk temperature • Adverse weather conditions • Where the farm has restricted access due to safety, or notified public health reasons – such as animal disease (botulism, FMD, Anthrax) etc. • Road access – specifically lack of adequate road access due to weather conditions: Farmers are reminded that they must have 24-hour, all-weather access and safe road access for milk tankers under all weather conditions to the dairy (see transport section 6 for further details). Inhibitory Substances and Residues FDA strongly encourages suppliers to discuss with FDA Representative any suspect milk before pick-up and take advantage where necessary of the preliminary testing if advised to do so. FDA strives to remove the risk of contaminated milk entering the processing system. Inhibitory substances can include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, detergents (especially quaternary ammonium compounds), blood, and colostrum. These substances, especially antibiotics, can have extreme effects on the manufacturing processes. All tankers are AB tested upon arrival at a processing facility with subsequent additional testing for individual xxxxxx’x milk if there has been a positive antibiotic result. The penalty for supplying milk not suitable for human consumption is non-payment for that collected milk volume. If a positive result is detected on the tanker, the milk will be segregated while further testing is conducted. Each supplier’s vat sample is then checked for the presence of inhibitory substances and the offending supplier will be notified. Once the offending supplier is notified it is the supplier’s responsibility to have the next consignment of milk tested before the next tanker collection. Positive milk tanker results can be reported to the State Food Authority immediately. Where a supplier has tested positive for antibiotics through routine testing procedures, FDA reserve the right to have an audit conducted of the offending suppliers Quality Assurance Program, at the supplier’s cost, to assist with improving the farm management system if repeat milk contaminations occur. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a xxxxxx will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST) • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company) • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company) If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro-rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a xxxxxx is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that their Farm Quality Assurance manuals are compliant with relevant state authority requirements and that recording sheets and manuals are kept updated. All dairy producers are required to have an approved and audited Food Safety Program. They must comply with state legislation and FDA requirements with regards to auditing of these systems by, or for, the authorities. Any xxxxxx that fails an audit (Critical Non-conformance) could be immediately suspended from supply until the cause of the failure is rectified. Suppliers who have a minor or major non-conformance entered on their audit will be given time to rectify the issue. FDA Representative is available for assistance in implementing an on-farm quality system. For purposes of compliance, FDA’s Representative has developed Farm Quality Assurance Manual which FDA suppliers are required to implement. All forms and manuals are available from FDA’s Representative. Stock Feed.

Freezing Point. This test is to detect added water. Suppliers will be notified of issues if they arise. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. Communication of Milk Quality Results All milk test results are available within approximately 36 hours of the milk being collected. Tests are available by SMS/email/internet (FDA Portal). Suppliers are reminded that the tanker docket system may not always be available, and it is recommended that they use the electronic methods for regular retrieval of milk quality and production results. The email/SMS/internet system is the most timely and efficient way of getting your results. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a farmer will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST), • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company), • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company), and • Any additional testing costs. If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro- rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a farmer is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. Rejected Milk For 1 (one) vat of milk in any contracted year, if FDA is notified in a timely and clear manner prior to collection, milk that has been or will be rejected being either outside the allowable temperature range or contaminated by antibiotics or other contaminants, the milk may be collected at FDA's discretion but will be paid for even if it is not collected. Payment will be calculated on the average of the previous 5 collections. Any rejected milk that is not collected must be disposed of by the Supplier prior to the next collection. Suppliers must not cool hot rejected milk or try to dilute contaminated milk for inclusion in a subsequent collection or mix it with any other milk. Insurance Cover All suppliers are advised to have adequate insurance to cover any and all incidences of milk loss, contamination and / or damage to other supplier’s milk in the milk tanker. FDA will not be responsible for payment of milk not collected or not utilised by FDA due to: Milk contamination as defined by these Conditions of Supply - • Inhibitory substances • Milk temperature • Adverse weather conditions • Where the farm has restricted access due to safety, or notified public health reasons – such as animal disease (botulism, FMD, Anthrax) etc. • Road access – specifically lack of adequate road access due to weather conditions: Farmers are reminded that they must have 24-hour, all-weather access and safe road access for milk tankers under all weather conditions to the dairy (see transport section Clause 6 Delivery and Collection of MSA General Terms for further details). Inhibitory Substances and Residues FDA strongly encourages suppliers to discuss with FDA Representative any suspect milk before pick-up and take advantage where necessary of the preliminary testing if advised to do so. FDA strives to remove the risk of contaminated milk entering the processing system. Inhibitory substances can include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, detergents (especially quaternary ammonium compounds), blood, and colostrum. These substances, especially antibiotics, can have extreme effects on the manufacturing processes. All tankers are AB tested upon arrival at a processing facility with subsequent additional testing for individual xxxxxx’x milk if there has been a positive antibiotic result. The penalty for supplying milk not suitable for human consumption is non-payment for that collected milk volume. If a positive result is detected on the tanker, the milk will be segregated while further testing is conducted. Each supplier’s vat sample is then checked for the presence of inhibitory substances and the offending supplier will be notified. Once the offending supplier is notified it is the supplier’s responsibility to have the next consignment of milk tested before the next tanker collection. Positive milk tanker results can be reported to the State Food Authority immediately. Where a supplier has tested positive for antibiotics through routine testing procedures, FDA reserve the right to have an audit conducted of the offending suppliers Quality Assurance Program, at the supplier’s cost, to assist with improving the farm management system if repeat milk contaminations occur. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a xxxxxx will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST) • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company) • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company) If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro-rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a xxxxxx is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that their Farm Quality Assurance manuals are compliant with relevant state authority requirements and that recording sheets and manuals are kept updated. All dairy producers are required to have an approved and audited Food Safety Program. They must comply with state legislation and FDA requirements with regards to auditing of these systems by, or for, the authorities. Any xxxxxx that fails an audit (Critical Non-conformance) could be immediately suspended from supply until the cause of the failure is rectified. Suppliers who have a minor or major non-conformance entered on their audit will be given time to rectify the issue. FDA Representative is available for assistance in implementing an on-farm quality system. For purposes of compliance, FDA’s Representative has developed Farm Quality Assurance Manual which FDA suppliers are required to implement. All forms and manuals are available from FDA’s Representative. Stock Feed.

Freezing Point. This test is to detect added water. Suppliers will be notified of issues if they arise. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., i.e. high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, Thermodurics etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Bulla Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. months Communication of Milk Quality Results All milk test results are available within approximately 36 hours of the milk being collected. Tests Test are available by SMS/email/internet (FDA Bulla Portal). ) Suppliers are reminded that the tanker docket system may not always be available, and it is recommended that they use the electronic methods for regular retrieval of milk quality and production results. The email/SMS/internet system is the most timely and efficient way of getting your results. Insurance Cover All suppliers are advised to have adequate insurance to cover any and all incidences of milk loss, contamination or damage to other supplier’s milk in the milk tanker. FDA Bulla will not be responsible for payment of milk not collected or not utilised by FDA Bulla due to: Milk contamination as defined by these Conditions of Supply - • Inhibitory substances • Milk temperature • Adverse weather conditions • Where the farm has restricted access due to safety, or notified public health reasons – such as animal disease (botulism, FMD, Anthrax) etc. • Road access – specifically lack of adequate road access due to weather conditions: Farmers are reminded that they must have 24-hour, all-weather access and safe road access for milk tankers under all weather conditions to the dairy (see transport section 6 for further details). Inhibitory Substances and Residues FDA strongly encourages suppliers to discuss with FDA Representative any suspect milk before pick-up and take advantage where necessary of the preliminary testing if advised to do so. FDA strives to remove the risk of contaminated milk entering the processing system. Inhibitory substances can include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, detergents (especially quaternary ammonium compounds), blood, and colostrum. These substances, especially antibiotics, can have extreme effects on the manufacturing processes. All tankers are AB tested upon arrival at a processing facility with subsequent additional testing for individual xxxxxx’x milk if there has been a positive antibiotic result. The penalty for supplying milk not suitable for human consumption is non-payment for that collected milk volume. If a positive result is detected on the tanker, the milk will be segregated while further testing is conducted. Each supplier’s vat sample is then checked for the presence of inhibitory substances and the offending supplier will be notified. Once the offending supplier is notified it is the supplier’s responsibility to have the next consignment of milk tested before the next tanker collection. Positive milk tanker results can be reported to the State Food Authority immediately. Where a supplier has tested positive for antibiotics through routine testing procedures, FDA reserve the right to have an audit conducted of the offending suppliers Quality Assurance Program, at the supplier’s cost, to assist with improving the farm management system if repeat milk contaminations occur. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a xxxxxx will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST) • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company) • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company) If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro-rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a xxxxxx is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that their Farm Quality Assurance manuals are compliant with relevant state authority requirements and that recording sheets and manuals are kept updated. All dairy producers are required to have an approved and audited Food Safety Program. They must comply with state legislation and FDA requirements with regards to auditing of these systems by, or for, the authorities. Any xxxxxx that fails an audit (Critical Non-conformance) could be immediately suspended from supply until the cause of the failure is rectified. Suppliers who have a minor or major non-conformance entered on their audit will be given time to rectify the issue. FDA Representative is available for assistance in implementing an on-farm quality system. For purposes of compliance, FDA’s Representative has developed Farm Quality Assurance Manual which FDA suppliers are required to implement. All forms and manuals are available from FDA’s Representative. Stock Feed.

Freezing Point. This test is to detect added water. Suppliers will be notified of issues if they arise. Poor Milk Quality Suppliers who have poor quality milk (i.e., high Bacto, high Thermodurics, high SCCs, high Temperature, etc.) will be advised in writing and collection may be suspended until FDA Representative is satisfied that a suitable milk hygiene program has been put in place. Milk collection may cease entirely if poor milk quality persists over the course of three months. Communication of Milk Quality Results All milk test results are available within approximately 36 hours of the milk being collected. Tests are available by SMS/email/internet (FDA Portal). Suppliers are reminded that the tanker docket system may not always be available, and it is recommended that they use the electronic methods for regular retrieval of milk quality and production results. The email/SMS/internet system is the most timely and efficient way of getting your results. Insurance Cover All suppliers are advised to have adequate insurance to cover any and all incidences of milk loss, contamination or damage to other supplier’s milk in the milk tanker. FDA will not be responsible for payment of milk not collected or not utilised by FDA due to: Milk contamination as defined by these Conditions of Supply - • Inhibitory substances • Milk temperature • Adverse weather conditions • Where the farm has restricted access due to safety, or notified public health reasons – such as animal disease (botulism, FMD, Anthrax) etc. • Road access – specifically lack of adequate road access due to weather conditions: Farmers are reminded that they must have 24-hour, all-weather access and safe road access for milk tankers under all weather conditions to the dairy (see transport section 6 for further details). Inhibitory Substances and Residues FDA strongly encourages suppliers to discuss with FDA Representative any suspect milk before pick-up and take advantage where necessary of the preliminary testing if advised to do so. FDA strives to remove the risk of contaminated milk entering the processing system. Inhibitory substances can include, but are not limited to: antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, detergents (especially quaternary ammonium compounds), blood, and colostrum. These substances, especially antibiotics, can have extreme effects on the manufacturing processes. All tankers are AB tested upon arrival at a processing facility with subsequent additional testing for individual xxxxxx’x milk if there has been a positive antibiotic result. The penalty for supplying milk not suitable for human consumption is non-payment for that collected milk volume. If a positive result is detected on the tanker, the milk will be segregated while further testing is conducted. Each supplier’s vat sample is then checked for the presence of inhibitory substances and the offending supplier will be notified. Once the offending supplier is notified it is the supplier’s responsibility to have the next consignment of milk tested before the next tanker collection. Positive milk tanker results can be reported to the State Food Authority immediately. Where a supplier has tested positive for antibiotics through routine testing procedures, FDA reserve the right to have an audit conducted of the offending suppliers Quality Assurance Program, at the supplier’s cost, to assist with improving the farm management system if repeat milk contaminations occur. Costs Please note that it is the position of this policy document that any milk suspected of being contaminated as described by this policy document, will not be accepted and therefore not collected or paid for. If unacceptable chemical, residues, antibiotics and other factors leading to the rejection of milk are found present in milk supplied, a xxxxxx farmer will be subject to the terms below. If a supplier supplies milk which subsequently tests positive for any of the factors listed above and FDA does not use the milk for human consumption, the supplier will not be paid for their milk. If the contaminated milk has been collected by the milk tanker, the relevant supplier will be responsible for the cost of the milk in the tanker including the following costs: • The total cost of all the milk in the tanker, if any, that is not the offending suppliers milk (at the current value of the milk as determined by the relevant processor, ex GST) • Freight costs (ex GST as determined by the relevant logistics company) • Disposal costs (ex GST as incurred by the relevant logistics company) If antibiotic or contaminated milk is supplied by more than one supplier for that tanker run, milk will not be paid for and the costs will be applied on a litre pro-rata basis across those suppliers who supplied contaminated milk to that tanker. FDA will commence deductions from your monthly milk payment in the next pay period, and the amount owing will be deducted over four (4) equal instalments. If, however any milk supplied by a xxxxxx farmer is deemed by FDA suitable for human consumption, the supplier will be paid for the milk supplied. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure that their Farm Quality Assurance manuals are compliant with relevant state authority requirements and that recording sheets and manuals are kept updated. All dairy producers are required to have an approved and audited Food Safety Program. They must comply with state legislation and FDA requirements with regards to auditing of these systems by, or for, the authorities. Any xxxxxx farmer that fails an audit (Critical Non-conformance) could be immediately suspended from supply until the cause of the failure is rectified. Suppliers who have a minor or major non-conformance entered on their audit will be given time to rectify the issue. FDA Representative is available for assistance in implementing an on-farm quality system. For purposes of compliance, FDA’s Representative has developed Farm Quality Assurance Manual which FDA suppliers are required to implement. All forms and manuals are available from FDA’s Representative. Stock Feed