Based on the 2022 strategic approach, which was unanimously accepted by its members the DSA continue with executing and maintaining its projects in line with its primary goal, which is to promote the improvement of dairy quality and safety in the interest of the industry and wellbeing of the consumer.
DSA is fundamentally informed and guided by scientific knowledge regarding the numerous factors relevant in respect of the quality of unprocessed milk, processed milk and other dairy products, and include issues such as various legal and other standards, the guidance in respect of good production, manufacturing and distribution technologies leading to the identification of quality problems and measures to minimise and eliminate problems. These factors include the role and responsibilities of stakeholders in the dairy value chain, including, but not limited to feed manufacturers, milk producers, veterinary practitioners, raw material suppliers, processors, distributors, retail and the consumer. The relevant science behind improvement of dairy quality is dynamic and subject to progressive processes which are fundamental to the dairy industry to remain sustainable. To this effect it is important for the DSA to engage with all stakeholders relevant to the scope of activities of the company.
It is clear that, while the primary goal of DSA is to promote the quality of unprocessed milk, processed milk and other dairy products, the different South African and international legal and voluntary standards (which include numerous good production and manufacturing standards), application of the various fields of scientific knowledge and research regarding the origin and prevention of quality problems, are equally important.
Documents available:
Dairy Standard Agency Strategic Approach and Project Plan for 2024