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Draft Specific Accreditation Criteria for public comment – Physical Testing of Metals

Industry News July 3, 2026

NATA team

NATA has revised the Specific Accreditation Criteria for facilities conducting physical testing of metals (Specific Accreditation Criteria: ISO/IEC 17025 Application Document, Manufactured Goods – Annex, Physical testing of metals).

Should you wish to take this opportunity to comment, please refer the attached zip file.

It includes a copy of the draft document, a background memo detailing the changes, instructions on how to provide feedback, and a feedback template. Please provide all feedback to Mr Andy Viereckl by COB 3^rd August 2026

Draft SAC for Public Comment – Physical Testing of Metals

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