National Association of Testing Authorities
The National Association of Testing Authorities ( NATA ) is Australia's national laboratory accreditation authority. NATA accreditation recognises and promotes facilities competent in specific types of testing, measurement, inspection and calibration. more about: National Association of Testing Authorities
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Fast-Track your Imaging Accreditation
Following the successful registration of hundreds of diagnostic imaging practices for “deemed accreditation”, NATA is now accepting applications for accreditation to the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme Standards (Stage 1) . more about: Fast-Track your Imaging Accreditation
Asbestos Identification Requirements27 Aug 2008
Note: It is now a NATA requirement that all laboratories accredited for asbestos identification report the presence/absence of synthetic mineral fibres (SMF) and/or organic fibres in a sample. more about: Asbestos Identification Requirements
Refractive Indices - Dispersion Staining27 Aug 2008
For the chrysotile, amosite and crocidolite asbestos fibre types present in the samples, it is not sufficient to say ‘unknown mineral fibres’ have been found. more about: Refractive Indices - Dispersion Staining
Laboratory Managers Conference 2008 12 Aug 2008
The third SIA/ALMA Laboratory Managers Conference will be held on November 10-12 at Dockside in Sydney. As well as a series of presentations, there will be pre-conference workshops and a chance to visit one of two leading laboratories… more about: Laboratory Managers Conference 2008
Intelligent Lean Laboratories Conference01 Aug 2008
NATA members can save 15 per cent when they register for the Intelligent Lean Laboratories Conference in September. more about: Intelligent Lean Laboratories Conference
Civil Engineering Testing Conference 200824 Jun 2008
The Civil Engineering Testing Association of New Zealand is holding a conference between 24 to 26 September 2008 and registrations are now open. more about: Civil Engineering Testing Conference 2008
Proficiency testing forum 200822 Aug 2008
A Proficiency Testing Forum to be held at NATA is currently under development. Submissions are sought from interested parties to participate in this forum. more about: Proficiency testing forum 2008
June 2008 Edition of NATA News Now Available01 Jul 2008
The latest edition of NATA News is now available for download on the NATA website, in PDF format. To download the June 2008 edition of NATA News. more about: June 2008 Edition of NATA News Now Available
Diagnostic imaging seminars popular02 Jun 2008
Diagnostic Imaging seminars held across Australia recently proved popular, with people representing hundreds of imaging practices attending more about: Diagnostic imaging seminars popular