Dairy Assurance Scheme

QWFC certify a number of dairy farms in Wales. QWFC assessors conduct these assessments against the industry developed Red Tractor Assurance for Farms Dairy Scheme, which is a requirement of many milk and dairy processors and retailers.

QWFC can combine both dairy scheme assessments with the Farm Assured Welsh Livestock (FAWL) Beef & Lamb scheme for its members in Wales which ensures assessments are completed efficiently.

A summary of what the Dairy Scheme covers in its standards are as follows:

• Milk Production & Storage
• Traceability & Integrity
• Animal Health & Welfare
• Feed & Water
• Housing Shelter & Handling Facilities
• Animal Medicines & Bio-security
• Calf Rearing
• Casualty & Fallen Stock
• Livestock Transport
• Environmental Protection & Contamination Control
• Staff & Contractors
• Documents & Procedures
• Vermin Control

For further details regarding the scheme and its associated standards, click here.