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Business Continuity During COVID-19 Restrictions in Victoria
As the COVID-19 situation escalates across Victoria, we wish to provide all our clients with an update on NATA’s plan to provide continuity of services. Office Closure Following the announcement of Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne,…
September 9, 2020 -
Staying sun safe through accredited testing
Sun safety is an essential aspect of public health in Australia, a nation well known for its high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Behind the scenes, NATA has been playing a crucial role in ensuring that…
December 6, 2024 -
NATA grants first accreditation against ISO 21043-2 Forensic sciences
PathWest Forensic Biology becomes the first NATA accredited laboratory in Australia for new forensic standard. The forensic community is changing. Up until recently, forensic laboratories would be accredited against ISO/IEC 17025 with many in Australia opting…
March 11, 2024 -
Key considerations when upskilling laboratory teams
In the world of laboratory operations, staff competence is not just a regulatory requirement; it is the cornerstone of quality assurance and reliability. With the increasing complexity of tests and the critical role laboratories play in…
March 8, 2024 -
Eurofins takes home inaugural NATA Excellence Award
Three finalists and 500 of Australia’s science, industry and government representatives packed the ICC Sydney Ballroom. NATA’s Celebration Dinner as part of Accreditation Matters 2024 Conference was a feast of food and entertainment, culminating in the…
July 8, 2024 -
ANNUAL FEE REVIEW 2022 – 2023
Dear Members. This year marks our 75th anniversary year and NATA has been very proud to have been providing a valuable service to our members and the community since 1947. As an organisation we have always…
June 7, 2022 -
Jennifer Evans – NATA CEO
NATA is proud to have played its role in the COVID pandemic, providing accreditation services for SARS-CoV-2 testing, free scope extensions for laboratories with existing competency and accreditation for other laboratories testing PPE and hand sanitiser. We have continued to provide our accreditation services on-site, remotely (virtually) and in a hybrid…
December 1, 2021 -
Webinar: Introduction to Pathogen Genomics for Public Health
The Communicable Diseases Genomics Network (CDGN) was established in 2015 to facilitate consistency in the use of microbial genomics for public health activities in Australia and New Zealand and coordinate jurisdictional capacity and expertise in microbial…
August 7, 2023 -
Who is the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ)?
The JASANZ mission is to deliver an innovative and agile accreditation system that enhances national, trans-Tasman, and international trade, and achieves international recognition of Australian and New Zealand goods and services. JASANZ was established by a…
April 8, 2024 -
Advisory notice from the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)
The explanatory note from NATA and Advisory Notice from the ABCB provides initial advice on the forthcoming changes to the allowable content of lead in certain plumbing products. See NATA note below. Dear NATA Authorised Representatives and Technical Assessors Please see the Advisory Notice circulated…
December 1, 2021