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Specific Accreditation Criteria – ISO/IEC 17025 Manufactured Goods Annex – Software product and information system testing for public comment

Industry News November 20, 2025

NATA team

NATA has revised the Specific Accreditation Criteria for facilities conducting software and information system testing.

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

This zip file 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 Nick Di Cresce at nick.dicresce@nata.com.au by COB 7th January 2026.

SAC-ISO/IEC 17025 Manufactured Goods Software

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