Does testing of product have to be carried out by a NATA accredited laboratory?
This depends on what the result is to be used for. If the result of the test is to be used to make a statement on a government certificate then yes, a NATA laboratory must do the testing. However, if the results are purely for verification of your HACCP or for other `internal’ needs then no, you can use any laboratory to test your product. However the lab will need to follow the Australian Standards where the Food Standards Code states one is to be used.
