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At NATA, we understand that no two facilities are the same. That’s why we’re making changes to our Human Pathology assessment model to better align with the way our industry structures itself, as well as with…

NATA Procedures for Accreditation document has been recently updated on the website. The updated document can be downloaded from the ‘Accreditation Information’ section on the website; Accreditation Information > General NATA documents > General NATA Documents…

Yarrawarrah School NSW “As the teacher librarian at Yarrawarrah School, I promoted the NATA Young Scientist of the Year competition to our students as part of our Gifted and Talented program. We thoroughly enjoy participating in…

Life Sciences ISO IEC 17025 Annex for Facilities using nucleic acid detection techniques (including for genetically modified materials) has been recently posted on the website for comment. The document can be downloaded from the ‘Accreditation Information’ section…

New Application Document for Life Sciences ISO/IEC 17025 Annex – On-Site Abattoir facilities has been recently published on the website. Please note the document is effective in February 2021. The document can be downloaded from the Accreditation…

Life Sciences ISO IEC 17025 Annex – Aquatic Biology has been recently published on the website. This document will be effective as of February 2021.  As of this date, this document will replace Life Sciences ISO/IEC 17025…

Life Sciences ISO IEC 17025 Appendix has been recently updated on the website. This document will not take effect until February 2021. The updated document can be downloaded from the ‘Accreditation Information’ section of our website from the…

It’s no secret that COVID has forced many fundamental changes to businesses during 2020 – even in the area of assessment. Just ask Vertech Group Business Services Manager, Paul Lavender.  With the country in lockdown and an audit looming for the WA based…

NATA has adapted its operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to provide its accreditation and training services in a safe manner, and in accordance with local restrictions as they apply.  As COVID-19 restrictions continue to change around the country, any…

Over 200 entries from over 50 schools across Australia have been submitted by primary school students as part of the NATA Young Scientist of the Year Competition 2020.  This year’s challenge saw students develop projects that answer the question of why food testing…