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
Remote X-ray units prove their quality18 Nov 2009
Some of Western Australia’s most remote medical imaging facilities have just received accreditation from Australia’s peak bodies in the field. more about: Remote X-ray units prove their quality
Melbourne meeting planned11 Nov 2009
A meeting of NATA members and assessors is being held in Melbourne soon. more about: Melbourne meeting planned
NATA re-signs MOU with PNG accreditation body09 Nov 2009
The Assistant Director of the Papua New Guinea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (PNGLAS), Johnny K Moses and NATA Chief Executive, Alan Patterson signed a revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 28 August. more about: NATA re-signs MOU with PNG accreditation body
NATA Chair Barry Inglis re-elected06 Nov 2009
Dr Barry Inglis and Mr Peter Duncan were re-elected NATA Chair and Vice Chair respectively at the Association's annual Council meeting in late October. more about: NATA Chair Barry Inglis re-elected
NATA signs MOU with Victoria06 Nov 2009
NATA Chairman Dr Barry Inglis and Premier John Brumby have renewed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between NATA and the Victorian Government. more about: NATA signs MOU with Victoria
Testing for drugs in the workplace06 Nov 2009
Workplace drug abuse is becoming a growing problem in the Australian workplace. more about: Testing for drugs in the workplace
Workplace safety wall chart published02 Nov 2009
The 2009/10 edition of Laboratory Guide to Workplace Safety has recently been released by Pro-Visual Publishing. more about: Workplace safety wall chart published
Winners of 2009 Young Scientists Award announced28 Oct 2009
Judges in the 2009 NATA Young Scientists Award have announced this year's winners. more about: Winners of 2009 Young Scientists Award announced
NATA's Annual Report 200918 Sep 2009
NATA's Annual Report is now available online. You may freely download a copy of the annual report from the website.
more about: NATA's Annual Report 2009
NATA wins radiation oncology tender14 Jul 2009
NATA has won a bid to trial recently drafted radiation oncology quality and competence standards across Australia. The project was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA). more about: NATA wins radiation oncology tender
Trans Tasman Risk Management Improved09 Jun 2009
JAS-ANZ and NATA announced today their intention to sign a formal agreement which will streamline the provision of services that mitigate risk to companies and governments. more about: Trans Tasman Risk Management Improved
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Chemical Testing PT Programs: Food30 Sep 2009
NATA has publicised an updated listing of proficiency testing programs desirable in the area of Food testing. more about: Chemical Testing PT Programs: Food
Technical Documents updated07 Sep 2009
Policy circular 12 - In house calibrations, About NATA and accreditation and Assessor information and guidance documents has been updated. more about: Technical Documents updated
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