NFAS 03/2012
12 November 2012
To: ALL ACCREDITED AND SUSPENDED FEEDLOTS
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this NFAS Advice is to inform Accredited Feedlots and Feedlots in Voluntary Suspension that the Feedlot Industry Accreditation Committee (FLIAC) has agreed to the upgrade of the electronic
NFAS delivery documentation system (eNFAS) to a web-based (online) system.
BACKGROUND:
Introduced in June 2010, the eNFAS system allowed standard information regarding Accredited Feedlots to be completed automatically and enabled users to create defined list for Consignees, Vendors and QA
Officers.
The original offline eNFAS system required users to install software on individual computers and was associated with the requirement to download purchased tokens onto individual computers to enable the generation and printing of electronic NFAS Delivery Dockets and Forms Bs. This system also required a unique login ID and password.
The changes to eNFAS to an online system are consistent with changes to the electronic NVD system
(eDEC), which utilises the eFORMs program. The eFORMs program is accessed via the Livestock
Production Assurance (LPA) web portal ( http://lpa.ausmeat.com.au/ ) and provides users with access to a range of electronic forms including NVDs, Commodity Vendor Declarations (CVDs) and Meat Standards
Australia (MSA) Declarations.
KEY BENEFITS OF THE NEW eNFAS SYSTEM:
The key benefits of the online eNFAS system over the previous offline version include:
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Ease of access and use;
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Accredited Feedlots can now access eNFAS through a common portal utilising existing LPA account information (i.e. User ID and Passwords);
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The purchasing of electronic tokens is incorporated into the LPA web portal;
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Enables users to easily manage and access industry forms from within the one portal. Electronic tokens do not have to be downloaded onto individual computers, therefore allowing users to access their accounts from any computer with internet access;
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User account details are maintained online, and therefore technical issues with individual computers do not impact the access to, and usability of, the eNFAS system.
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NFAS Advice Notice – 03/2012
USE OF THE eNFAS SYSTEM:
As with the previous version, the use of the online eNFAS system is voluntary. The eNFAS system is aimed at providing Accredited Feedlots with an alternative system for completion of NFAS documentation
(NFAS Delivery Dockets and Form Bs). Use of the electronic forms is in accordance with current NFAS requirements and must only be completed by authorised QA Officers.
COSTS:
Tokens for the eNFAS system cost $0.45 (plus GST) per token and are available in bundles as per the table below:
Form Type
Bundle Size and Cost
(plus GST)
20
Bundle Size and Cost
(plus GST)
50
Bundle Size and
Cost (plus GST)
100
NFAS Delivery Docket $9.00 $22.50 $45.00
NFAS Form B $9.00 $22.50 $45.00
Tokens enable the generation and printing of electronic NFAS documents, with one (1) token equivalent to a single hard copy form in duplicate. Separate tokens are required for each form type.
ACCESSING THE eNFAS SYSTEM:
Access to eNFAS is available by default to Accredited Feedlots from within the LPA web portal
( http://lpa.ausmeat.com.au/ ). To login to the website, users need to provide the PIC, LPA User ID and password.
Instructions for the use of eNFAS system are outlined in the eNFAS Quick User Guide as attached.
It should be noted that the previous offline eNFAS system is no longer available. Current users of the
offline eNFAS may continue to utilise previously purchased tokens before transitioning to the online
eNFAS system.
Note: Accredited Feedlots that are unaware of their LPA User ID and Password should forward an email to lpa@mla.com.au
or alternatively contact the LPA hotline on 1800 683 111.
ACTION REQUIRED:
1. Be aware that the new online eNFAS system has been released.
2. Current users of the offline eNFAS may continue to utilise previously purchased tokens before transitioning to the online eNFAS system.
3. To facilitate use of the online eNFAS system login to the LPA web portal
( http://lpa.ausmeat.com.au/ ) with your LPA User ID and Password.
For further information regarding this Advice, please call Craig Firrell at AUS-MEAT on 1800 621 903.
Denis Brett
General Manager - Standards and Technical Services
AUS-MEAT Limited
Attached: eNFAS Quick User Guide

Follow the steps below to use the online eNFAS Program, purchase and install tokens in the eFORM
online program to enable you to print NFAS Delivery Dockets and Form Bs.
Note: The eFORMs program is the same program utilised for electronic NVDs (eDECs). Users of the eNFAS system can also purchase tokens to use eDECs
The instructions in Part A and Part B below relate to first time users of the eNFAS system. Refer to the eNFAS Operators Guide for more detailed instructions.
[PART A] – REGISTER AND PURCHASE TOKENS
Note: All NFAS Accredited Feedlots are able to automatically access eNFAS Documentation through their LPA Accounts and the online eDEC software program.
1.
http://lpa.ausmeat.com.au
).
2. Logon to LPA Account ( enter you PIC, LPA User ID and password)
3. Select the “View/Edit Profile” button
4. Review your contact details and email address and update as required.
5. Select the “Producer eDEC” button from the Menu Options toolbar.
6. Confirm your email address.
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7. Select Producer eDEC button.
8. Select Purchase eDEC Forms button.
9. Select the quantity of tokens required and follow instructions to complete transaction with Credit
Card. Note: One Token is equivalent to one (1) NFAS Delivery Docket or NFAS Form B
10. Select “Online eDEC” link to open the eFORMS Online program (when advised of successful purchase) or alternatively select the “Producer eDEC” button from the Menu Options toolbar and select the Select Online eDEC button to be redirected to the eFORM online program.
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[PART B] – DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL PURCHASED TOKENS
1. Open eFORM online program
2. Select the “Download Tokens” button to open Download Token Wizard
3. Select the form type (eNFAS Delivery Docket or Form B from the drop down list
4. Select “Next”.
5. Select “Get Token”.
6. Once tokens are downloaded select “Finish” and repeat for each Form Type.
7. You can now complete the eNFAS forms.
The following instruction applies where a user has previously used the eNFAS software.
[A] Use eFORM Online Program
To use the eNFAS Program follow the steps outlined below:
1. Logon to LPA Account ( http://lpa.ausmeat.com.au
).
2. Select Producer eDEC button.
3. Select Online eDEC button to be redirected to the eFORM online program.
4. Select the required form type (eNFAS Delivery Docket and Form B forms) from the
“Available Forms” drop down list and then click on the “Next” button’.
5. Select “Next”
6. Select “Add new Form”
7. Complete the selected form by following the prompts.
8. Once the form is completed select the Print Original button and two (2) copies are printed.
9. Select the Send button to email an electronic copy of the NFAS Delivery Docket or Form B.
Note: If the computer is not connected to the internet at the time of printing the eNFAS forms, the electronic copies will be automatically saved and sent when next connected.
10. Sign each of the two (2) printed copies of the eNFAS Delivery Docket or Form B.
11. Distribute eNFAS forms as usual e.g. one (1) copy goes with the livestock to the destination; and one (1) copy should be kept for record purposes
[B] PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TOKENS
To purchase additional tokens for the eNFAS Program follow the steps outlined below:
1. Logon to LPA Account ( http://lpa.ausmeat.com.au
).
2. Select Producer eDEC button.
3. Select Purchase eDEC Forms button.
4. Select the quantity of tokens required and complete transaction with Credit Card.
5. Select “Online eDEC” link to open the eFORMS Online program (when advised of successful purchase) or alternatively select the “Producer eDEC” button from the Menu Options toolbar and select the Select Online eDEC button to be redirected to the eFORM online program.
6. Download Tokens.
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