The NHVR has officially registered the Wine Industry Code of Practice, aimed at ensuring safe and compliant transport of grapes and wine throughout the supply chain.
The Wine Code – which came into effect on December 20, 2024 – has been specifically designed for the challenges of the wine industry to help producers, distributors and transport operators remain safe and compliant.
“The Wine Industry Code of Practice covers everything from vehicle maintenance to load management and is a comprehensive practical guide for ensuring smooth and safe delivery of grapes and wine,” NHVR Acting Chief Safety and Productivity Officer Paul Daly says.
“From the movement of raw materials during harvest season and the movement of finished products outside of the season, we know there is a high degree of variability in the processes and equipment used to transform wine grapes into a finished product.
“With this comes ad unique set of risks and hazards, so it is crucial we ensure parties in the industry supply chain are aware of their primary duty obligations under the HVNL.
“Not only has there been close partnership between the NHVR with the South Australian Wine Industry Association (SAWIA) and Australian Grape and Wine (AGW) in developing the code, but there has also been extensive stakeholder consultation in a bid to assist industry with identifying potential hazards and risks.
“The Wine Code is relevant to any business in the wine industry that operates, uses or works with heavy vehicles.”
Click here to read the Wine Industry Code of Practice.
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