After several years’ planning and over a year and half’s hard work, SESL has received its highly valued NATA accreditation. NATA – the National Association of Testing Authorities – independently tests and verifies a laboratory’s ability to perform to world’s best practice. NATA accreditation is the highest form of verification available.

SESL is proud and delighted to have achieved NATA accreditation in a series of tests, including:

• soils
• composts
• potting mixes
• pH and electrical conductivity
• water
• chemical elements.

For a full list of accredited tests, go to http://www.nata.asn.au/index.php/scopeinfo/?key=18671.

NATA accreditation means that SESL diligently follows every procedure required for an accurate result. As we’ve already been doing this for the past 18 months in preparation for NATA accreditation, our clients will see the same high standard of work they’ve come to expect from SESL.

In fact, we’ve been doing this for many years, which is why we already hold ISO 9001:2008 accreditation of our Operations and Management System, and continued ASPAC and USGA accreditation in testing proficiency. The NATA accreditation is one more feather in our cap.

But we’re not resting on our laurels. We are already working towards NATA accreditation for a further series of tests, including asbestos, plant tissues, heavy metals and acid digestion of materials. We anticipate a couple of these very soon.