National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
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NATA is the authority that provides independent assurance of technical competence through a proven network of best practice industry experts for customers who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services. NATA provides assessment, accreditation and training services to laboratories and technical facilities throughout Australia and internationally. Read More
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| Young Scientists Award Guidelines |
| Updated scope of accreditation for assisted reproduction procedures |
The interpretation of serology and hormone testing results for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) requires a level of expertise specific to infertility. |
| Policy Circular 11 is now updated |
Policy Circular 11 - Policy on Metrological Traceability has been updated. To access: Policy Circular 11 - Policy on Metrological Traceability Go to Publications > Technical Publications > Policy and Technical Circulars |
| Implementation of AS ISO 15189:2009 |
NATA wishes to advise that the newly published Standard, AS ISO 15189:2009 Medical Laboratories - particular requirements for quality and competence will be used at assessments from 1 January 2010. Click here for further information. |
Making Australia a safer place is one of the motivations behind a new initiative that will affect almost every aspect of our daily lives. 
The search for the young Australian science geniuses of the future is underway with the launch of this year's NATA Young Scientists of the Year Award. 
NATA urges employers to consider using accredited providers of on site drug screening and collection as part of an overall drug and alcohol program.
Workplace drug abuse is becoming a growing problem in the Australian workplace. It adversely impacts on almost all industries in Australia, incurring substantial costs in both human and economic terms.