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
Medical Testing Technical documents updated02 Jul 2009
Medical Testing Field Application Document, FAD Ammendment Sheet and Classes of test document is updated and now available on NATA website for download. more about: Medical Testing Technical documents updated
New Delegation of signatory approval policies are now available online26 Jun 2009
Policy Circulars 21 to 25 - field policies on Delegation of signatory approval are available for download on the NATA website. more about: New Delegation of signatory approval policies are now available online
Technical Note 19 is updated10 Jun 2009
Technical Note 19 - Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers - Selection Use and Calibration Checks - has been updated, and is available for download on the NATA website. more about: Technical Note 19 is updated
Biological Testing accreditation documents updated03 Jun 2009
Biological Testing Field Application Document, FAD Amendment Sheet and classes of test has been updated and are now available for download on NATA website. The document can be accessed at: Publications > Technical Publications. more about: Biological Testing accreditation documents updated
Information Paper 4 updated03 Jun 2009
NATA Information Paper 4 - Needs and specifications for proficiency testing programs has been updated, and is available for download on the NATA website. The document can be accessed at: Publications > Information about NATA. more about: Information Paper 4 updated
Changes announced for Construction Materials Testers29 May 2009
The Construction Materials Testers Accreditation Scheme will be incorporated into NATA's Construction Materials Testing (CMT) accreditation field from 1 July 2009. more about: Changes announced for Construction Materials Testers
MP to assist NATA29 May 2009
Overcoming technical barriers to trade was the subject of discussions when Federal MP for Lowe John Murphy met with NATA Chief Executive Alan this week at the Association's Sydney office in Rhodes. more about: MP to assist NATA
National Volunteer Week under way11 May 2009
This week (11-17 May) is National Volunteer Week, a celebration of Australian volunteers and volunteerism organised by Volunteering Australia. more about: National Volunteer Week under way
NATA makes technical documents free of charge01 Apr 2009
In order to provide better service to its customers, the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, today announced that the vast majority of its technical publications are now available free of charge on the internet. more about: NATA makes technical documents free of charge
Metrology conference invites registrations, papers08 Apr 2009
The 2009 Metrology Society of Australia (MSA) Biennial Conference will be held on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland from Wednesday 30 September to Friday 2 October 2009. more about: Metrology conference invites registrations, papers
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Technical Note 19 is updated10 Jun 2009
Technical Note 19 - Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers - Selection Use and Calibration Checks - has been updated, and is available for download on the NATA website. more about: Technical Note 19 is updated
Biological Testing accreditation documents updated03 Jun 2009
Biological Testing Field Application Document, FAD Amendment Sheet and classes of test has been updated and are now available for download on NATA website. The document can be accessed at: Publications > Technical Publications. more about: Biological Testing accreditation documents updated
Information Paper 4 updated03 Jun 2009
NATA Information Paper 4 - Needs and specifications for proficiency testing programs has been updated, and is available for download on the NATA website. The document can be accessed at: Publications > Information about NATA. more about: Information Paper 4 updated
NATA makes technical documents free of charge01 Apr 2009
In order to provide better service to its customers, the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, today announced that the vast majority of its technical publications are now available free of charge on the internet. more about: NATA makes technical documents free of charge

