Theland A2 β-casein Hi-Calcium Whole Milk (200mL)
200mL

The Farm

Farm Assurances - A2 Milk

The raw milk used in the production of the A2 product, is sourced from a single supplier farm located within the Goulburn Valley Region of Victoria, Australia.

The cows produce the A2 β-casein type milk protein and routine testing of the calves ensures ongoing compliance of the herd.

Farm Assurances - Animal Welfare

All animals are clearly identified through the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) - Australia's system for identifying and tracking dairy cattle.

Farms must meet their obligations under  Australian legislation including the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle (2016) to ensure that all aspects of animal health and welfare are considered. This includes performing health checks on the animals and having systems in place to isolate any unhealthy animals from the herd.

The animals must have access to fresh, clean water at all times. This includes providing to water to the herd when grazing on paddocks and near the milking sheds.

The farm provides the herd with protection from the extreme heat of summer, where the cows have access to open barns fitted with cooling fans.

During winter, wind proof shields are installed into the open barn to provide protection from the cold and rain.

Farm Assurances - Milk Supply

All milk supplier farms are required under the Dairy Act 2000 to be licensed with the relevant State Authority.

In Victoria this is Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV).

The farm must comply with the conditions of the licence which includes:

• Demonstrating compliance with the relevant provisions of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
• Having a food safety program which is routinely audited by the relevant State authority.
• Collecting milk from healthy animals.
• Cooling and storing milk on the farm at a temperature that prevents or reduces the growth of microbiological hazards in the milk.

Farm Assurances- Water Use

Water used in the milking shed must be suitable for use and the farm should hold records of any testing.

Dairy Carrier-Assurances

The dairy carrier (milk tankers) is required under legislation to comply with provisions within The Food Act 1984, The Dairy Act 2000 and The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ).

Controls  include:

• Adhering to a documented food safety program through all stages from collection, transportation, and delivery.
• Prior to collecting the milk at the farm, the tanker driver is responsible for taking a sample of the milk.
• The milk is transported to the factory in tankers which maintain the temperature of the chilled milk.
• Keeping records to ensure traceability of milk. This includes the tanker details, date and time of milk collection, temperature of milk, description and quantity of milk collected and delivery destination.
• Once the delivery is made the tanker is cleaned in place (CIP) using specifically designed equipment at the factory wash bay.

The Factory

Factory Assurances

On arrival at the factory a sample of the chilled milk is taken from the tanker and checked for quality.

The milk is not accepted if it fails to meet required specifications.

The raw A2 milk is kept segregated in dedicated silos.

Once approved for use, the milk is heat treated to achieve commercial sterility. (UHT)

The milk is aseptically packed into individual tamper-proof Tetra Pak cartons.

Each brick (individual unit) is individually coded for traceability.

Regulatory Assurances

The dairy factory is regularly audited to ensure it complies with Australian regulations which include:

• The Dairy Act 2000
• The Food Act 1984
• The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ)
• Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV).

In addition the factory holds Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC), an internationally recognised certification scheme, approved by GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative).

The factory must also be registered with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and meet the requirements of the Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021.

A declaration of compliance statement must accompany each shipment attesting that the product is:

• Eligible for export.
• Fit-for-human consumption.
• Meets any specific importing country requirements.

The Export Control (Milk and Milk Products) Rules 2021 require that water used within the factory must be potable.

Water potability standards are prepared by the National Health and Medical Research Council and activities must be undertaken to verify the quality of water against the Australia Drinking Water Guidelines.

In addition to company- based testing, samples of finished product are collected by DFSV auditors during routine audits and are assessed through the DFSV product surveillance program.

Final Product Testing

Chemical, microbial, and sensory tests are conducted on the finished product to ensure that food safety and quality requirements are met.

Shipping

Shipping Assurances

The shipping company must ensure that the products are accompanied by all EAD (export accompanied documents) that are required by the importing country, including:

• customs documents
• health certificates
• certificates of laboratory testing analysis

All other documents that are required by the importing country must be completed and approved before the container is sealed and loaded on board the ship.

The product is shipped to China and checked by China Customs on arrival. China Customs check the import documentation to confirm all requirements have been met and may test the product again prior to releasing it into the country.

Once cleared by Customs the product is sent to the warehouse.

Retail

Retail Assurances

The product arrives at the warehouse where it is managed using barcoding and traceability systems.

Product is loaded onto delivery trucks and distributed to individual shops, supermarkets, and other customers.

The AQ Assured brand and QR code can be scanned to provide consumer confidence of the food safety and quality measures undertaken throughout the supply chain.

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