ISO/IEC 17043 Proficiency Testing Providers (PTP)

The ISO/IEC 17043 Standard is applicable for all PTPs.

Testing and calibration organisations who rely on proficiency testing to gauge their own performance can have confidence in the competence of NATA accredited PTPs

Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043 demonstrates an independently proven competence in the planning, development and execution of proficiency testing providers. 

A PTP accredited to ISO/IEC 17043 highlights its compliance to an international standard, facilitates efficiencies through continuous improvement processes, reduces potential costs to the provider and allows for a competitive edge in the market.

ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation gives PTP’s confidence in their ability and competency in production, testing, and statistical approaches when reporting proficiency of participants in PT programs. 

PTP’s also benefit from a globally recognised Standard that gives them a competitive market edge. 

Other ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation benefits include: 

• Competence and credibility 
• Independence and impartiality 
• International recognition with the international accreditation organisations  
• Giving clients the highest level of assessment and professionalism in the industry 
• The ability to always meet mandatory regulatory requirements 
• The ability to compete in the market 

NATA has accredited PTPs in the following areas:

• Agribusiness
• Animal health
• Calibration
• Environment
• Food and beverage
• Human pathology
• Forensic science
• Civil construction
• Surface friction testing