Member News · January 16, 2024 High voltage accreditation While many know who the National Measurement Institute (NMI) is, many don’t know they offer the most accurate power system measurement services in Australia. This includes the calibration and testing of high voltage and high current… Read more
Industry News · January 16, 2024 Expanding your current accreditation into biobanking may pay dividendsThe global market for biobanks is expected to grow to $131 billion by 2030, which would represent an increase of 89 per cent since 2022. The rise of the industry was something noted recently at the… Read more
Industry News · January 16, 2024 The Rwanda Forensic Institute: Setting the testing standard in AfricaEstablished in 2016 as the Rwanda Forensic Laboratory (RFL) and now renamed the Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI), RFI is the sole provider of forensics service to law enforcement agencies in Rwanda and is rapidly becoming an… Read more
Industry News · January 16, 2024 How NATA is helping keep Australian’s safe in the sun Australia’s sun-soaked climate makes it a haven for outdoor activities, but it also underscores the importance of vigilant sun protection. Skin cancer, particularly melanoma, is a significant health concern, emphasising the need for accurate and reliable… Read more
Member News · January 10, 2024 Member News JanuaryMember Milestones – January 2024 New Members – December 2023 Facility No Facility Name Facility Initial Operative Date Standard Activity 21019 AUS Central AIMT 1/12/2023 ISO/IEC 17025 Infrastructure and Asset Integrity 21323 MURDOCH ULTRASOUND 1/12/2023 DIAS… Read more
Member News · December 12, 2023 Eurofins becomes the first NATA-accredited microplastics testing facility in AustraliaIn November 2023, NATA accredited the first laboratory in Australia for Microplastics testing at Eurofins Environment Testing (EET). In 2019, faced with the absence of international standards or published reference methods in this emerging field of… Read more
Member News · December 12, 2023 Training the new generation Each year, NATA collaborates with the Western Sydney University (WSU) Hawkesbury Campus for a program that has spanned over two decades and focuses on mock assessments. This unique partnership has proven invaluable for students, offering… Read more
Industry News · December 12, 2023 NATA at International Association of Forensic Sciences 2023 In November, NATA was proud to sponsor the 23rd Triennial meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences #IAFS2023. It was held at ICC in Sydney in conjunction with the 26th Symposium of the Australian and… Read more
Member News · December 11, 2023 Member News DecemberMember Milestones – December 2023 New Members – November 2023 Facility No Facility Name Facility Initial Operative Date Standard Activity 21083 Applus Pty Ltd 1/11/2023 ISO/IEC 17025 Infrastructure and Asset Integrity 21283 Limitless Asset Assurance Pty… Read more
Industry News · December 7, 2023 The 4th International Conference on Food Analysis (ICFA) By Neil Shepherd, Chair of the Organising Committee It was fantastic to welcome delegates to the 4th International Conference on Food Analysis (ICFA) at the Racecourse Exhibition Centre, Moonee Valley between 20-23 November 2023. What were… Read more
