Member News · December 7, 2023 NATA holds the 28th ‘Chairs of Accreditation Advisory Committees’ (CAAC) meeting What is an AAC? NATA’s accreditation programs are supported by Accreditation Advisory Committees (AACs) that ultimately benefit our Members by providing technical advice and administrative support to help improve the operation of our various accreditation programs. … Read more
Industry News · December 7, 2023 Recognising the work of Tony Cullinane After 11 years as a member of the Geotechnical and Civil Construction Materials Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee, including the last 7 years as Chair, Tony Cullinane’s AAC tenure has come to an end. As Chairman of… Read more
Member News · December 7, 2023 NATA’s new fee model explained Most NATA Members will have seen the NATA communication on the new fee model which will come into effect for Members from 1 July 2024. In planning for this, NATA has undertaken a comprehensive review of… Read more
Industry News · December 7, 2023 Changes from the old to the revised ISO/IEC 17043 StandardOverview Proficiency testing (PT) is widely recognised as an essential tool for demonstrating the competence of conformity assessment bodies. PT can provide evidence of competence and it can be an indicator of an underlying or emerging… Read more
Industry News · December 7, 2023 Unlocking professional growth with the JASANZ Futures Program In the ever-evolving landscape of conformity assessment, accreditation, and certification, emerging professionals find themselves seeking avenues to enhance their expertise and make a meaningful impact in their industries. The JASANZ Futures Program stands out, offering a… Read more
Industry News · December 7, 2023 Managing lead in plumbing products. A change in the National Construction Code brings opportunities for NDT facilities It is one of the World Health Organisation’s top 10 chemicals of public health concern and was recently confirmed as irreversibly impacting the neurological development of children, event at relatively low level. Yes “lead is the… Read more
Industry News · November 14, 2023 NDT Specific Accreditation Criteria Appendix G ready for public commentNATA has significantly amended Appendix G of the Specific Accreditation Criteria for facilities conducting NDT (Specific Accreditation Criteria: ISO/IEC 17025 Application Document, Infrastructure and Asset Integrity – Annex, Non‑destructive Testing). Formerly titled NDT work sites, the… Read more
Member News · November 13, 2023 Mount Isa Mines marks fifty years of NATA accreditationMount Isa Mines marks fifty years of continuous National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accreditation in November 2023. NATA is Australia’s leading accreditation organisation and accredits Mount Isa Mines to perform testing and inspection activities. Peter… Read more
Member News · November 9, 2023 Member News NovemberMember Milestones – November 2023 New Members – October 2023 Facility No Facility Name Facility Initial Operative Date Standard Activity 10541 Simtest Inspection Services 3/10/2023 ISO/IEC 17025 Infrastructure and Asset Integrity 21255 Australian Slip Testing Pty… Read more
Industry News · November 9, 2023 Accreditation Matters 2024 is gaining momentum Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are now officially available On Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – we are bringing together the best and brightest with more than 500 industry leaders, technical experts, and quality… Read more
