1.1 Purpose of the Code This Code of Practice (Code) is a practical guide for participants in the grain industry to achieve the standards and expectations of domestic and export customer requirements. Customer requirements include those stipulated in contracts and regulatory requirements at the Australian State, Territory and Federal levels and international and overseas country level. Compliance with the Code is mandatory for members of Grain Trade Australia (GTA). Code terms are not incorporated into any contract unless the parties expressly agree to do so. Associated with this Code are also: i. A range of industry Standards; ii. Ancillary Codes of Practice, such as the Grain Transport Code; iii. Technical Guideline Documents (TGDs) that support and provide greater detail of components of the Code; and iv. A range of other documents produced by GTA on topics of relevance within this Code. Whilst each industry participant manages their own operations based on the needs of its customers, their own commercial operations, internal procedures and systems, this Code focuses on common standards, operating procedures and documented processes. In adopting this Code all participants accept they shall be individually responsible for implementing the necessary systems, procedures, and processes to achieve the purpose of the Code. Adoption of this Code will provide all industry sectors including Governments, researchers and consumers with confidence that grain industry processes and management systems exist in Australia to successfully: i. Guide the farm-based production practices of grain; ii. Ensure effective assessment, classification, storage and transport of grain; iii. Promote the Australian industry and its grain in support of market access; and iv. Supply grain that meets the expectations of the market. Self-regulation is a key focus of the grain industry. An objective of this Code is to support that purpose by providing guidance to industry that outlines minimum requirements of all involved in the Australian grain industry. GTA will continue to review this Code with input from industry and Government, to ensure its integrity is maintained. 1.2 Scope of this Code This Code provides practical guidance for persons conducting business in the Australian grain industry. It has been developed to be applicable to all grain and grain products and applies to all processes and activities from market driven varietal classification, grain production through to the end consumer. The Code has been designed to promote the use of best management practice by industry participants. This means: • Mandatory compliance with all laws and regulations; and 2 Section 1: About this Code of Practice
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