Asbestos Identification Requirements
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. In order to gain accreditation, a laboratory’s test method must include a definition of these materials, for example glass, ceramic, cellulose, wool and cotton fibres, with the criteria to be applied for identification of these fibres. Identifiers must also satisfactorily identify these fibres in the Identification proficiency test. It should be noted that SMF and organic materials should only be described in generic terms. This means that it is not necessary for a laboratory to identify the specific nature of SMF or organic fibres reported.
Updated service specifications for both Asbestos proficiency testing programs
Chemical Testing PT Program: Asbestos Identificationcan be downloaded from:
Field Updates > Chemical Testing
or
Field Updates > Proficiency Testing