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NATA accredited laboratories helping fight the Monkeypox virus
Testing for the Monkeypox (MPX) virus has become more critical following the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring MPX a public health emergency of international concern and Australia declaring the situation a communicable disease incident of national…
August 8, 2022
Expression of Interest (EoI) to join the Electrotechnology Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee
The Electrotechnology Testing Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC) advises NATA on technical issues related to electrical equipment and software testing. The Electrotechnology Testing AAC is currently seeking expressions of interest for two positions from persons qualified and…
September 29, 2022
Wedderburn: A 30-year journey of NATA accreditation
On their 30-year accreditation anniversary, we spoke to Wedderburn about their organisational journey and if accreditation has played an important role in their success and provided benefits to their operations and customers. Q: How did you…
October 10, 2023
NATA 2021 Annual General Meeting
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) today held its 2021 Annual General Meeting and confirmed a number of changes to its Board of Directors. Download the media release and watch AGM video.
October 13, 2021
Congratulations C.I. Scientific
C.I. Scientific Pty Ltd (CIS) is a 5-decade, family-owned Australian company providing repair, maintenance, and calibration services for scientific equipment and specialized measuring instruments. In 2013, CIS established Autoclave Australia Pty Ltd, dedicated to the growing…
March 10, 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…
December 7, 2023
Testing for Acid Sulfate Soils – methodology amendment for accredited facilities
The authors of the ‘National Acid Sulfate Soils Guidance: National acid sulfate soils identification and laboratory methods manual’ (published 2018) have identified an error in the calculation of the correction factor for retained acidity (Snas). Until…
July 11, 2023
Digitalisation of Conformance and Accreditation Processes update
In our May 2022, NATA News edition on connecting accreditation and conformity assessment processes with ISO/ IEC traceability standards, NATA is investigating the application of global data standards as an enabler for digital traceability of accreditation…
October 12, 2022
Webinar on product, conformity and credentialing
The National GS1 Traceability Advisory group is hosting a webinar on product, conformity and credentialing. Covering what it is, how global standards apply and why credentials are so important for trade Don’t miss it, Register now…
February 8, 2022
Norbar’s accreditation journey
Q: How did you come to be accredited with NATA and in what area(s)? A: As our UK operation is UKAS accredited it made sense for the Australian Laboratory to become accredited through NATA to assure…
March 10, 2023

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